Anyone going to this Italian Festival that I was informed of either tonight or tomorrow? It's like 2.5 miles from my sister's house. I wonder if I could walk there and back, and not die. I want to do it, at least, but I'm not sure. I'm kind of nervous. I don't know how safe it is to do so. I am staying off of Forest if anyone can tell me if it would be okay for me to take the trek by foot. I would probably start walking by 3ish if I decided to go tomorrow, but I hate doing those sorts of things alone. Any insight on the area and how 'safe' it is to walk by myself?

I am having a hard time getting a handle on this site, granted, I have been a member for a day. Is there a way to comment back on comments, or do you have to just post another entry? How do you put in user names into an entry? I also tried logging into the GATHER thingie, and it wouldn't let me.

Anyhow, I just my new job tomorrow. I am a little nervous. I have to wear retainers in my lip piercings, but one side of my mouth is thicker than the other, and I have to be creative in order to be discrete. Then, since I have my ears stretched a little bit, I had to buy plugs that are seemingly normal earrings, however, the ones I bought use those little rubber/plastic 'O' rings, and I apparently am allergic to them. How obnoxious.

With all that said, I want to thank everyone for welcoming me. It's wonderful to see that there is a community of friends in the area. I can't wait to start getting to know everyone.

Thanks for having me! Sort of new to Buffalo, at least permanently. I want to get to know some people in the area so I am not bored out of my mind. I also like exchanging ideas. Talk to me!

Bailey