And right when I'm most excited to return to the states... I stumble across ignorant shit like some shop owner in Philly is complaining that not all his customers order in English. Apparently that's not "American ( Read more... )

why are girls prettier in black and white pictures?

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once you see the light getting closer... things seem more optimistic =)

reminders of what I'm coming home to/ why I'm here

This has been the most bipolar experience I've ever imagined.

I've never been so mentally exhausted in all my life.

I havn't been myself for weeks.

I havn't felt truely relaxed in weeks.

Refusing to let this steal my spirit.

Wow.

.... sigh

Me,

remember these days if you ever need inspiration to quit

Love, Me

14 hours of mental and manual labor later... you stop and look at what you finished. Then pack up and go home smiling.

I love this job =)

You know who made great music? The Cranberries ( Read more... )

I tried my best ( Read more... )

The message of the Derek Kaiser mid-training appraisal:

-Be more assertive, let your opinion known, become more of a leader.
-Study more

Proof that some things change (I've been trying to keep my "leadership" in check) =D
And some things never will =D