Yesterday was a busy day. My residence reopened for the winter semester, so the day was dedicated to moving in. I had been given a room transfer over the break, so Mom wanted to get started early moving stuff out of my old room. Apparently, that sentiment was not reflected by very many other people, and I’ve still only met one of my new suitemates.
Also, most of the rest of the campus is still shut down for the break, so when my IP phone started shutting off whenever I plugged my computer’s Ethernet cable in, I had no-where to turn for help. I eventually managed to get my computer connected by some combination of A) removing my network bridge and B) plugging my computer in while the phone was still receiving its IP. Somehow, I don’t think tech support is in my future.
My new room is wonderful, and even though it’s a bit further of a walk from my classes, I won’t ever have to contend with the elevators on a Monday morning again :P I’ve been promised fewer random fire alarms as well, which will do wonders for my sleep schedule.
The only point of worry for me is disclosing my trans status to my new suitemates. Ideally they wouldn’t need to know, but I know I don’t pass all of the time, and I’ve also been pretty open about it in other circles around campus, so I want to be sure they find out when I’m in control of the situation. Even though my last set of suitemates expressed a general lack of interest in the subject, I’m still of the opinion that I’d rather there be no surprises.
Also, most of the rest of the campus is still shut down for the break, so when my IP phone started shutting off whenever I plugged my computer’s Ethernet cable in, I had no-where to turn for help. I eventually managed to get my computer connected by some combination of A) removing my network bridge and B) plugging my computer in while the phone was still receiving its IP. Somehow, I don’t think tech support is in my future.
My new room is wonderful, and even though it’s a bit further of a walk from my classes, I won’t ever have to contend with the elevators on a Monday morning again :P I’ve been promised fewer random fire alarms as well, which will do wonders for my sleep schedule.
The only point of worry for me is disclosing my trans status to my new suitemates. Ideally they wouldn’t need to know, but I know I don’t pass all of the time, and I’ve also been pretty open about it in other circles around campus, so I want to be sure they find out when I’m in control of the situation. Even though my last set of suitemates expressed a general lack of interest in the subject, I’m still of the opinion that I’d rather there be no surprises.
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