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Haven't said much in a while, so I just thought I'd check in. Work's been full of ups and downs this year. One of the 3 in my department left, we just got a replacement in, and now it's looking like the other might leave. She may have a golden opportunity to do what she loves full time. I hope for her sake that this comes true, she's worked hard and really deserves the chance. Of course, for me it will be a major loss. I enjoy working with both ladies, and not seeing them every day really takes away from the charm of working my job. They're both people I really gell with. I know I can completely count on them, and they're so full of sharing and love... and sick/twisted senses of humor.
Just got back from a day with my girlfriend. I've been run down with a cold all week, so we played it quiet. For the first time in probably 8 or 9 years I'm missing Pittsburg Ren Faire. It's really really strange to not be there. I don't know how to explain it other than it's like an old habit now. A routine. I was originally thinking I would take Friday off and go help with load-in and setup. But missing 3 days of work due to my cough changed all that. I'm still at a point where any physical activity (just walking fast even) sets me off. I'd really like to go help with unload, but that just would kill me. I'll just have to see if I can make a bigger effort for Folsom.
Found a couple house-trailers that I might be able to afford. That's starting to look like my best option. I've made it through a local program for first-time homebuyers. It's taught me a lot, so now it's time to get together with loan offers and get pre-approved. I get to find out what banks will loan me.
It was really pretty out today. Driving across the bay at dusk, everything had an orange glow. I do love living in the Bay Area. I keep thinking about my buddy Joe Smith who is overseas in Iraq. I hope he's doing well. I sent him a surprise package a few weeks back, so now I'm wondering if he got it. I got to thinking about all of this while I was driving and wondered "What would you give up to keep what you have? What would you give so that others could have what you have?"