So, I hate my job. With enthusiasm. It has all of the bullshit of my last job but with less pay. Obviously I'm still looking for work. I'm remarkably optimistic though; I'm absolutely sure something perfect will come along soon and so I'm determined not to settle for anything less than what I want. Meaning I'll be quitting the moment this job ( Read more... )

Yesterday was my last day at the bar. It's been getting progressively worse over the past two years and I just couldn't take anymore. My boss and I had a meeting two weeks ago, again. I outlined what was wrong and asked him what he was going to do about it, again. I know perfectly well that he is going to do nothing and hope the problem goes ( Read more... )

I'm kayaking on a new river tomorrow. I'm a little nervous -- it sounds more advanced than what I've been doing. Every time I think things like that I remember the first time I went kayaking. It was on the French Broad river in North Carolina, complete with class II and (I think) III rapids. While I certainly didn't excel, I did make it through ( Read more... )

I've been depressed for awhile now. I even made (and went to) two therapy appointments; they were of no help whatsoever ( Read more... )

Due to holidays, snow days, and one sick day I haven't been to the elementary school in two weeks. I was so excited to see the kids today; it was unbelievable how much I'd missed them. They seemed pretty happy to see me too and my second grade teacher lit up when she saw me. I love that job ( Read more... )

I got a new tattoo today. I'll get a picture or two up sooner or later -- probably after the swelling goes down and the color isn't so intense ( Read more... )

I signed up for National Ski Patrol training. Basically I'll be learning emergency health care as it applies to resorts and the technical skiing that goes with it. I was told I'd get a call sometime in August and we'd get started with the off-hill end there ( Read more... )

Last week my boss suggested I learn to snowboard. At the time I thought this was a great idea and agreed immediately; now I suspect this is some form of revenge. Yesterday he set me up with a snowboard and I put two hours in with it. Now I can barely move my upper body.

( Long entry about learning to snowboard. )

I learned how to change my oil today. It was cheap, easy and only minimally messy so I think I'll be making a habit of this.