Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Standing on the Promises

Classes started yesterday. The first day of classes always takes it out of me. I think my classes may be better than I was expecting. Except for cataloging. There really is no hope for that one. It is almost impossible to make cataloging interesting or engaging. It is important, but dry as dust.

There is another alum from the dale who actually lives in my apartment complex, so I had him and his roommate over, as well as the neighbor boys for blackberry cobbler and ice cream. It was a good time, though we were all rather tired. I think I'm getting a life again. I went out with my roomie and one of the neighbor boys on Sunday night, and I have plans for tonight as well.

I'm really going to try to have a game plan and manage my time well this semester. I know, you're thinking, "yeah, yeah, haven't I heard this before?". And the answer is: yes. Yes you have. But there is always hope. Also, there may be necessity, as I'm thinking about adding a second job, as my current one will end in December. I would appreciate prayers for a job, as well as my work load and sanity. :-)

I'm super excited, because in a few weeks, I have a Sunday off! And another week, I have a Saturday off. Crazy, and I'm very excited. I always work Saturday and Sunday, so it will be rather awesome to have off. Maybe I can actually go to lunch with people from church.

Things are going well, and I am trusting the Lord for this year. We'll see what He has planned.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Life is...Life

I have an interview for a position on campus. I don't think it will be many hours, but it will be good experience. I really need to start applying for more things. I don't want to, but that is not a valid excuse. I wish I wasn't losing my job in December. I'm going really going to miss working there.

My car is back! Now I have to take it to Midas, as the check engine light is on. Oh joy. It will give me some time to read and possibly look over my paper. It's hard to believe that school starts next week. I feel like I hardly had a summer. It went by so quickly.

I am making Mushroom Rugelach. I bought the ingredients and needed to make it before the mushrooms went bad. It's from the New Blue Ridge Cookbook. Hopefully it turns out well. My roommate made roast the other night, and it was so good and tender! She also made the creamiest real mashed potatoes I've ever had. So good!

A friend from the dale is living in my apartment complex. I met him at the bus stop yesterday morning. I'm hoping to have him and his roommate over sometime, as well as the neighbor boys. It's getting busy here again. There are a lot of new people here, and I remember what it was like for me last year. I want to be welcoming and open to people. I know we'll have new people at church, as well as in classes. I am glad, however, that I know the ropes a bit. I'm just now starting to feel like I somewhat belong here.

I feel like I have half a million little things (and some not so little things) to do. I accomplished some things yesterday, but not enough.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Love the 80s

I am currently watching Beauty and the Beast, which is a TV series from the late 80s. It is ridiculous and 80s tastic. Somewhat entertaining nonetheless. It's interesting to see the values and dynamics of the 80s. As well as the extremely outdated technology.

I got my computer today. And also logged a complaint. I very rarely call companies and complain, but I did today. FedEx left my computer outside my apartment, in between my doors. Anyone could have come by and taken it. It was supposed to be signed for, and they should not have left it unattended. The guy I talked to was very good and hopefully something will be done. If no one says anything, nothing will get changed.

I had a very good beginning of the week. The wedding was beautiful. They are an adorable couple, and I loved her dress. It was good to see people again and be home. It was so nice to be home with my family. I spent a lot of time with my dad, as Mom started school on Monday. And, Dad picked me up and dropped me off to and from home, as my car is still in the shop. It should be done on Friday. Hopefully! I really want to go garage saling Friday. Dad and I went to the state fair on Monday. It's kind of a tradition with us, though we haven't been able to go in a few years. I had traditional fair food. I usually eat at the Ethnic Village, but I can get good ethnic food here in town. I'm spoiled. :-) I was able to get a deep fried Snickers. My favorite. :-) I also had a huge turkey leg. I felt like a barbarian. We went to Conservation World and the exhibition hall. The places stay the same, but it is still fun to go and walk around.

Along the 80s theme, we watched the movie Next of Kin, which is a wonderful, cheesy 80s movie about hillbillys versus the mob. I love it! It has Patrick Swayze, Liam Neeson, Adam Baldwin, Ben Stiller, and Helen Hunt. An interesting bunch of big name actors. I never thought that I liked the 80s, but I'm finding them cheesy and fun.

I had a good break, but now it's back to life. Sigh.

Friday, August 13, 2010

Higglety Pigglety

I have awesome neighbors. One of them came down and cleaned our carpet, as he had rented a carpet cleaner and still had solution and time on the rental. So nice of him!

Also, I had a slight scare about my computer, as I received an e-mail with the wrong order number, but I called and everything is ok. My computer is almost ready to be shipped!

We got cable yesterday, and we are kind of ridiculously excited about it. I'm such a TV junkie. :-)

My car is in the shop, and I should call and see how long it will take to be fixed. Hopefully all will go well and not take too long.

I have learned how to kill fruit flies. Put vinegar in a bowl and mix it with dish soap. The vinegar attracts the flies and the dish soap kills them. It works well, and we have a nice collection of fly corpses.

There is a lot of moving and getting ready for the new school year around here. I need to focus on what's coming up, but I am enjoying a more relaxed schedule right now. I work this afternoon. Three hours in AV and 1 at regular reference. I like working in AV. It is a nice change of pace. And I love doing staff picks. :-)

Take care

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Blessings in Unexpected Places

I have just been blessed by a Dell sales representative. I need a new computer, as mine just turned 6 years old, which is ancient in technology years, though it is still plugging away. So, I decided to buy a new one and ordered through Dell, as I was able to get a discount through my university. I had a friend help me out earlier this summer, and he showed me what computer to order. So, I found the same model, but the price was higher than I wanted. It was still in my price range though, so I ordered it. I could tell I was talking to a guy in a call center, probably in India or someplace, and I was slightly stressed and annoyed. I mentioned that I didn't need Microsoft Office, but it didn't seem like there was much I could do, so I ordered the computer. He just called me back and said he found the exact same computer, without Microsoft Office, for $100 less! I can't believe he checked and then called me back so that I could save money! I am so touched and blessed right now. God works in wonderful, unexpected ways.

In other news, my car is currently out of commission. Exiting a parking garage Sunday night, I was a bit over confident and did not get the corner right, so I hit the yellow concrete poles as I exited and dented my two passenger doors and knocked off my passenger side mirror. I was so embarrassed. I had to call the police and get a report written. The officer was very nice, and he said that I should go home and have a hot cup of tea, which was very good advice. And I did, as I believe in taking police advice. :-) So, Wild Peter has yellow racing stripes and dented doors. I am ok, and there is no front or back end damage. Only side damage. I have been in contact with the insurance and an autobody shop. The shop I chose has been really good so far. A guy came to my apartment to take pictures and assess the damage, and he then offered to pick it up when the parts come in!

Also, I finished up my internship with the puzzles today. I am looking forward to sleeping in. And only having 2 jobs. And catching up on life. Unfortunately, I need to bug my roommate for a ride to Kroger, as I am low on food, but hopefully it won't be too much of an inconvenience. I need to eat something and clean up a bit before my new roomie comes home.

Love and Blessings.

Friday, August 6, 2010

Round and Round the Mulberry Bush

I took a "nap" this evening, and my body decided that I had gone to bed. I probably hijacked my sleep schedule, but oh well. I have a lot of things I should do tonight, but I doubt they will get done. I really dislike working weekends. It's hard to get things done.

I was a the Lilly Library all day today. I have finished the hours for my internship, now I need to finish everything else for it, like reading articles, write my journal, and make up a presentation. I stayed later than I was expecting to, as there were some people who came in to specifically look at the puzzles. They were very excited and knowledgeable, and I learned a lot from them as well. :-) It's nice when you can share collections with people who are really interested.

I have a new roommate. Two new roommates actually. She has a rabbit named Louie. He is beautiful and very soft. She lets him out when she is home and he runs around the apartment. Everything is going very well so far, and I am looking forward to the rest of the year, as I think this is going to work out well.

Good night.