Looking back at her first week in Chicago.

[privatelives]

This is good, right? I think things are going pretty well. I've met a couple of new people and I hope to talk to them again. Erin seems really sweet and that Clarke guy was fun. He really made me smile when I needed it.

And then Kelly. I like the fact that I have a roommate again. You always wrote me better when I had someone to come home to and someone to play off of. Plus just knowing that I make him and his mun happy is nice. It's always good to feel wanted.

I don't know where you were going with that whole 'secret admirer' thing, but...

This is a good start. I think I might really have a future here. Fingers crossed that it keeps getting better.

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[andballs]

It's Jeff and I didn't do much.

[privatelives]

Well it's nice to formally meet you Jeff. And you did. You made me laugh on a day I was really nervous. I appreciate that.

[andballs]

I'm good for a bit of comedic relief.

[privatelives]

I like guys that can make me laugh. And I appreciate people who spend their lives helping others.

[andballs]

It's what I am good at.

[privatelives]

Well maybe we can get coffee sometime? I really appreciate you taking time with me. I'm still so friggin' nervous.

[andballs]

You shouldn't be. And coffee sounds good.

[privatelives]

It's a long story, Jeff. I have a tough history that I'm working through. But anytime you want to get together I'd love to.

[andballs]

Tough histories are the worst.

[privatelives]

Mine is...it's really bleak. I don't want to lay that on you.

[andballs]

I've been known to be a good listener sometimes.

[privatelives]

[Nods a little.] I probably should tell someone. But I'd be afraid of you looking at me differently if you knew. And I would like you not to.

[andballs]

Well there are therapists. Maybe that would help.

[privatelives]

My ex was a psychiatric doctor. [Chuckles softly.] But why don't we get to know each other first before I start telling you all my secrets? Guys like mystery or whatever, right?