well I just made the call and accepted the position!
looks like i'm moving to maryland afterall!!
The only stressful bit is that I have to start there with orientation on the 15th, and summer session here at tufts ends on the 10th. (not to mention that my 25th bday is on the 13th!!) So i'll probably have a very stressful few days over my birthday moving in and stuff! yiikes!