Dear Tumblr.   A couple of months ago, I told you about the real world taking a turn for the worse. Our trip to get inked, as well as much, much more, was ruined, and a tremendous roller-coaster ensued.  Well, I figure I owe you an update.  I am embarking on the second craziest thing I’ve ever done in my life.  For the next few months, 2600 will be a full-time student/nerd.  There’s an almost-finished Ph.D. that’s been hanging over my head for several years, and the time has come to shoo that monkey off of my back for good.  The rest of life has conspired to make this, if not the perfect time, than at least the closest thing to it that I’m likely to find.  Wish me luck, and try not to distract me too much with your filthy pictures, OK?

And Baby… thank you.  From the bottom of my heart.  You know how long this has hung over my head, and what it means to me.  We always talk about what I did or didn’t “sign up for” when I came out here.  Well, you didn’t sign up for the drama that led up to this, the risk that goes along with it, or the level of support and reassurance and confidence it may require to go forward from here.  But you’ve weathered the drama, accepted the risk, and shown me more support and confidence than I ever could have asked for—more than I’ve ever had from anyone, and much more than I expected.  It’s blown my mind.  We are a team, Baby, and I love you for it.  xoxoxo

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