A Blog is Born

Hello, blogland! In the interest of keeping everyone up-to-date while I'm away, I'm telling myself (and all of you) that I'm going to keep a blog. (next thing you know, I'll be getting a cell phone) I'm calling it 500 nights because I figure, if everything goes according to plan, that's how long it will be before I sleep in my own bed again. Also, because the runner-up name, Little Heavy Sista, is long and probably confusing for all but a few of you. So, kind of like my travels and career, I have no idea where this will go or what it will end up looking like, but it's one more thing to feel weird about. Hope it turns out enjoyable for all involved. :)