Sounds like the friendship is being built nicely. This is a big change from what you described in early springtime, no?
The job issue is sizable, but what did she do in terms of employment during the M? I wonder if assuming she'll move away will flavor your behavior/attitude toward her and your friendship. Kind of like bothering to get to know other apartment dwellers cause they'll just be moving at lease's end anyway. I have found that even friendships are sizable considerations when one thinks about relocating.
I'm glad the oscillations are reduced on the rollercoaster, but even an oscillating path can move upward over time.
