So, I didn't end up having to meet my group. Long story that we're not even going to get into here.
The up side to that is that I was able to work on a lot of stuff for my blog, which excites me.
And the best part? You'll be able to follow it in multiple locations!!
Livejournal - http://pensandpieces.livejournal.com/
Dreamwidth - http://pensandpieces.dreamwidth.org/
Twitter - http://twitter.com/#!/pensandpieces
Blogger - http://pensandpiences.blogspot.com/
Tumblr - http://pensandpieces.tumblr.com/
I will not be cross-posting entries to this livejournal account, so if you are interested in following my blog entries from blogger, you'll have to friend or watch 
pensandpieces All entries on that account will be left public, as it is the account I'm going to use to foster a public following.
This journal will still be maintained as a personal journal where I can discuss issues and life happenings. The blog posts will follow more of my thoughtful moments, writing nonsense, and such.
So excited!! :-)