I've remembered something I do love about this area: the soil. It's amazingly rich with tons of worms and the perfect texture to grow anything ( Read more... )

I haven't posted here in waaaaay too long. And, in keeping with a long tradition, I'm posting another whiny, "I'm depressed" post. Someday I'll actually use this for cheerful posts, I swear ( Read more... )

Some days are Tool days. Lateralus is helping...

So is my very affectionate, very goofy dog.

It's been a long time since I posted... For some reason, I find it utterly impossible to admit how I actually feel on facebook. Too many casual acquaintances linked as friends, I guess.

Last night exzebachay told me to stop framing things in a way that makes me bad. I think that is the most difficult thing he's ever asked me to do. I feel like I ( Read more... )

I miss folks. I miss gaming into the wee hours of the night, and meeting up at Java Jones.

I'm also not entirely sure I like my job. I just don't want to quit because I kinda bullied them into making me full time. Ah, well.

Illinois seems to agree with me. I'm working as a vet tech again, which actually pays better than lab assistant positions out here ( Read more... )

I just survived my first tornado warning. Complete with tornado siren and minute by minute weather updates.

Have I mentioned that tornadoes are the *only* natural disaster type thing I am absolutely terrified of?

We leave for Illinois in exactly one week. Most of our stuff is packed, and we'll be loading up the Uhaul on Wednesday. It's kinda crazy how much time flies.

1. I have an interview with the largest medical provider in Champaign county.

2. I now have a wonderful, low heeled pair of interview shoes.

3. I have contacts.

4. Following from 3, I now have peripheral vision.

So, big update type stuff:

1. I have no health insurance.
2. I managed to fail my last required class for my major.
3. I am currently in Illinois.
4. We just found a place to live.
5. We will be leaving California in mid-May.

Yup, that's been my last month or so.