One thing I wanted to add...

Grocery prices, at least, don't seem to be any higher here, but it could be because I'm currently shopping at a Safeway that has good sales. Since I haven't had all of the necessary equipment for cooking, I've been eating a LOT of Lean Cuisine dinners, and I make it a point to buy the ones that are on sale. I also snagged "light" smoothies for $1 each, which I eat with a whole-wheat English muffin for breakfast.

I've been doing this since my things were packed up in Massachusetts, and I have to say I'm getting a little sick of the Lean Cuisines. BUT, I've lost about 5 pounds! I'm not overweight, but ever since I turned 33 I've gotten a little belly. I'd like to lose a few more pounds, and then I should be rid of it entirely. Looks like I'll have to say goodbye to my new hips, though--and I was finally finding pants that fit! :(