I arrived at Acorn this afternoon. I was afraid I wasn't going to make it, but the fates smiled on me and I managed to avoid getting lost. Driving here was my first big roadtrip by myself. (Look, Ma. I'm all grown up.)

Pulling into Acorn felt so good, though I'm not sure whether it's because I love the community or because I was glad to have finally found it. Perhaps it was a combination of both. I wandered into Heartwood to announce my arrival and was greeted with smiles and questions. People seemed surprised that I'm here without Paul. I suppose this is the first time.

I had forgotten how much I dislike being useless. I just know there's lots of work to be done here, but I don't know what to do! I feel that most of the things that need doing require a certain amount of experience, and I don't want to bother anyone to show me. I wish there was lots of unskilled labor sitting around for me to do.

I haven't asked anyone to take my survey yet because I don't want to be a freeloader and an imposition. I think I'll wait a bit before doing my paperwork. I want to be more a part of this community before I start examining it.

Luuk doesn't remember me but likes me anyway. Ben remembers me and likes me still. He was an excellent host earlier this evening, chatting with me and keeping me company. I hadn't realized how little I know the community outside of Paul. Tomorrow will be interesting: a whole day without him.

Watched an episode of Battlestar Galactica. The TV had to be wheeled out of a closet, and was too big for its cart. The wheels don't seem to be doing their job, and the residents were discussing replacing them.

Fascinating conversations to be had in this place.