First, the biggest news first: I’m now engaged to Emily, my girlfriend of 3.5 years. Details forthcoming.
Next, if you ever find yourself East of Yosemite in a little town called Lee Vining on the edge of Lake Mono, make sure that you eat at Nicely’s Restaurant. It’s a damn good diner, and it’s the first place I’ve seen to offer a French dip with pastrami.

Emily and I arrived in Mountain View yesterday and signed the lease for the new apartment. It’s a really nice neighborhood, it has nice facilities, and even the landlord lives on the premiss with her kids. Too bad our belongings don’t arrive until probably Tuesday – the day after Emily and I begin work at our new jobs.
© Ian Langworth