Life is weird
Life is a little odd lately. So much is going on and such, yet I don't feel stressed. It's weird.
Work:
Things are in a bit of a lull. Because I managed to get all the code written before connectivity to the client was set up I am kind of sitting around now. I can't really work on the next piece until I get a response file from the client. Not sure when that will be.
Got my project review today. Appraisals are supposed to happen soon so we have to get project reviews. It was what I expected. Most categories I got a rating of "Meets/Occassionally Exceeds" which is the middle of the road (read: default) rating. Unless the reviewer has something specific to say in that category they just check that box. They did have some nice things to say about the fact that I bust my ass when it is needed and that I have managed to do a lot given little direction and having no prior knowledge of what is going on. That was nice.
Home:
Things are quiet on the home front. We are all going about our lives. Now that it is fall and everyone has stuff going on it's pretty quiet. I think the quiet also has a lot to do with Jared not being there. He was the source of most of the drama. Bridget is the anti-Jared. She's just laid back and sweet. It's pretty nice. The one thing bugging me right now is that the place is a bit of a mess. We haven't done any real cleaning since B moved in. The kitchen has gotten out of control and the little bathroom is down right gross. I plan to blitz them this Friday when I get home. Since I am home so early it gives me a chance to clean things up without people around. Lisa is usually the only one around. I also need to pick my room up. It's not dirty, but my laundry needs to be put away and some order needs to be made of my desk.
School:
I am totally in love with my program. My classmates are all intelligent people who genuinely have an interest in this stuff. It's nice not being in class with people who are too cool for school. My professors are soooo knowledgable. They've done so much and are very nice people. Kawika (the Director and Ethics prof) kind of reminds me of Walt. Which is good because I miss having Walt around. I can't really tell too many stories from class due to the non-disclosure agreement, but we are getting really cool experience and hearing a lot of interesting, scary and cool things.
The Boy:
I really couldn't be happier with him. Just thinking about him makes me smile HUGE! I'm starting to settle into the fact that I really do like him this much and it is ok. I get a little annoyed at the time and space constraints at times, but it does make the time we get together that much better. I do like the fact that we have our own lives. It makes me feel less guilty since I know my schedule isn't the best. We talked on Sunday about the fact that neither of us really knows what we are doing as far as relationships go. That's comforting. We've agreed to communicate and figure it out together.
I'm a little bummed today though. He had to cancel hanging out tonight. The septic tank at his house backed up something awful last night and as a result he got little done. So tonight he needs to finish making the tests for his classes tomorrow and help with the clean up effort. Shit happens (pun intended). I am no longer freaked out when I don't hear from him or he has to cancel plans (which is rare). We talked after my one freak out and things have been good since. We are both learning how to be good boyfriends, it's a process but I think we're both getting good at it.
Overall:
Things really are good. Work is challenging but fun. I am getting better at my job and learning the stuff I need to know which feels good. I love my program and though it is killing my weekends, I think it is well worth it. Cleaning the kitchen this week will make home life even better than it is now. Cleaning always makes me feel accomplished. And the boy, well what more can be said. In my opinion he's the best boyfriend ever. :-)