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!