nice dream. nice dream. nice dream.

well, i've come to the conclusion that i do not like to spend much time on the computer any longer. that is to say, outside of work. it just gives me a headache to look at the computer any longer. therefore, i don't do as much updating as i'd like to. i rarely check anything online anymore, and i tend to avoid using the computer if i can.

anyhow. come friday, i'll have officially worked at my job for an entire month. it hardly seems possible. especially since i don't receive my first paycheque until this coming friday. i'm guessing that's when it'll feel much more official. after living on 25$ for the past month has been fun and all, but i'll be excited to have a few shekels left at the end of the day. (though, this month, not much, 'cos i'm going to be playing catch up on bills)

other news?
it's about time to pull out the apples and honey. that's right folks, rosh hashanah is right around the corner! hard to believe! this year has absolutely FLOWN by!

ugh, headache setting in. it's time time put the blog away. will try to get back to it soon.

two thoughts, before i bring a friend to the airport

briefly.

i am adapting to my job. though, the past week, i worked 50 hours, and had only 15m breaks each day to inhale a food product. i really like the people i work with/for, and i'll be happy as hell when i actually start getting my paycheques!

finally.

there is an american goldfinch that feeds upon the seeds from the purple coneflowers that grow throughout my yard. he (i know he is a he, because they are sexually dimorphic) is quite beautiful, and i enjoy his company. i hope he sticks around.

in case you hadn't heard...

...i am now employed! thank goodness, 'cos things were starting to get lean around here. and i don't mean around the waistline.

anyhow, i'll be working for KU parking department, and that makes me super happy, 'cos working for KU means good things! not to mention, steady pay, and a set schedule. no more of this "10 hours this week, 25 next week, and 8 the week after that" bull!

other than that. enjoying my last few days of "freedom" before i start my job. (monday, the 10th) today, i'm going to have lunch at global cafe, while i finish reading and the band played on. and then i'm going to (maybe?) head to topeka in the evening.

for the time being, i need a shower. i just exercised and am sweaty and GROSS. later folks.

getting ready for lunch.

well, as i said earlier, i am going to keep updating! at least i'll try!

anyhow. i'm back home in lawrence! the greeting wasn't quite exciting though. almost as soon as i came back, my allergies went haywire! my nose started running, my throat started hurting, and my head started hurting! i didn't realize that being away from kansas would make my allergies go all crazy!

i do miss that fresh minnesota air! it smelled so nice, and the air felt so soothing. it was crazy living on an island for a week. AND having no real access to the outside world! it's kind of a bittersweet return. i'm glad to have running water, and ability to cook without rationing water... but it was SO nice up there. i liked not having to be at anyone else's time schedules, i loved the lake water, and i loved the island itself. hmm....

anyhow, i'll be posting some pictures to my facebook soon. i uploaded them to the macbook, but haven't gotten them all resized and stuff. i'll work on that this week, as i get back to reality.

on a side note, i had my interview this morning. i think it went fairly well! time will tell, but i hope to goodness i got it! keep positive thoughts for me!

now, i'm getting ready to have lunch with cori! yay! we planned india palace, but catie's got me all hungry for falafel, so i might ask if she'd be willing to go for pita pit. i know it's not quite as good as indian food, but falafel sounds AMAZING! hmm... or maybe mad greek or aladdin cafe? mmm.. falafel.... LOL

alrighty folksters. catch you later!

really disappointed in myself.

i just noticed, i had one mere post for the entire month of july. and, it was a pretty lousy post at that. albeit, july was a busy month, i should have at least put a bit more effort into it. i guess the funk i've been in just took a toll on my ability to produce anything even bordering on semi-creative. (or at least as creative as one can be in an online journal entry)

while i'm not exactly home yet, i thought i'd make a few brief notes on the past week in minnesota.

a) it was an incredibly long drive (than compared to what i am used to) - think on the range of 12/13 hours (mostly delayed due to construction along I35. thankfully, i broke (and am breaking) each trip into two parts. the northbound trip, we stopped just north of st. paul for the night. the southbound, we are in story city, iowa.
a,i) st paul stay was quite nice.
a,ii) the story city stay has been a bit sketchy. there is something not right about the goings on here in this hotel. i'm ready to leave already.

b) lake vermillion was beautiful. i'll have pictures posted to my face-space soon enough, but they simply can't capture exactly what it feels like. not to mention, not having to look, or smell, presentable several days in a row is nice too. though, it does grow tiring not having fresh running water. (particularly for brushing teeth. bottled water is alright, but it just takes more effort LOL)

c) although i'm worried i am going to jinx myself, i figure i may as well mention- i was called and asked to do a job interview with KU parking dept. it was a bit nerve wracking, though, 'cos they called me on tuesday morning (while up at the lake) and asked if i could do the interview on thursday morning. i asked if there was any way it could be later, and the hiring manager said she'd have to get back to me. -- well, there was very little phone reception up there (i didn't even get the first call until much later in the morning) so i spent several hours wringing my hands in anticipation. finally, she called me back, and allowed me to come in on monday. B"H!

anyhow, i'm sure i have much more to say, but i need to get ready to head out. i want not only to leave this city, but i want to get back home ASAP so i can get everything done before monday morning. later folksters!