Updates
So...work still sucks, but it's endurable. I actually am enjoying the work itself more, I just can't stand all the bureaucratic nonsense. In the meantime, I sent out some more resumes and cover letters last week, heard back from a few places but haven't set up any more interviews yet. There are some places in New Mexico and on the East Coast that seem promising. Also, I sent my resume to the Blue Lagoon in Iceland, so hey, who knows? I have an interview lined up for the cruise lines at the end of September in Orlando, so we'll just see how that goes!
I was so happy to get to see electrichobbit and arylwren_ last week. Aside from being awesome people, we explored the new Tattered Cover (best bookstore ever) and found a cool Pagan store I'd never been to before. Then gave the kitchen one last hurrah before the remodel by making a fabulous dinner and peach pie! (I got to lattice the pie...it was fun!) My aunt and uncle came into town for a one-day visit on the way back from taking their son to college, so that was also nice although too short to feel like we really got to visit!
So this weekend I've spent at Eagle's Landing because one of my friends is in labor, and she invited me to be present at the labor! I got a call Friday night to come over and I've spent the last 3 days there. Still no baby; she's been in & out of labor and so far is doing really well but not getting too intense. So mostly it's felt like a giant party with all her family there, most of her husband's family, and myself & two others from the Eagle's Landing community there for general support and cooking...'cuz that's lots of people to feed! She sent us home last night so I was able to relax a little at home, but I'm going back this afternoon to help out and give more massage...the poor girl is pretty sore! It's just been an awesome experience all around, and great for me to have the experience of witnessing and participating in the birthing process. I'm all certified, but I've never attended a birth before, so I'm just happy to be involved! Anyway, we'll see where it goes, and i may possibly be staying there most of the week (at least in the evenings) depending on how things go and how many people she wants around her.
So, that's what's happening in my life. Hope you all are well, and I'll keep you posted on the job hunt!