Entertainments

Reading: Heart of the Matter by Graham Greene. So far I'm not far enough in for the book to form itself in a coherent narrative in my head, but the bits of Greene I have enjoyed in most of his books are peeking through, convincing me to read further. I find that the first few chapters of a book can take a while to hook one and give a book a presence in one's head like a memory or a particularly captivating person. Good books (and some sensational ones) tend to do that more quickly, but there are excellent books that have a slow burn.

Watching: Six Feet Under season 3. Nate was hotter with the stubble.

Listening: Jose Gonzalez. The song "Crosses" haunts me.

Still Alive

Kicking too. Occasionally, and only those that deserve it.

I've been substitute teaching a lot on my days off, meaning I haven't had a day off in a little while. I can't relax at my parents' house, which is not entirely the fault of my parents.

I miss him, though that is probably enough said about that. The idea of a forever without him reminds me of being packed into a very small dark and stuffy room which is too small to stand or even fully sit up in.

I have an interview for a part time teaching job today at 1:45. I am not sure I want this job. It's nice having a job I don't have to bring home with me each night. I am also not sure I want to leave my cocoon. It's only coffee, but students' minds and futures are another thing.

It would, however, pay more than Starbucks and add much more to my resume and experience and aid me in getting the job I want in Chicago next year.

Wish me luck, anyway. A choice is better than no choice at all.

Greetings from Parentland

Sorry it has been a while. I have been trapped in the strange world that is moving, working, and parentland.

Let's just say that living with my parents is quite a trip.

I have had to wait in line for the bathroom twice at 3:30 am when getting ready for work.

My dog has renounced me in favor of my parents.

I never feel as if I am at home.

I missed CSI last week as a consequence of unsubscribing from Tivo in the move.

I have stopped up their new-fangled water-saving toilet on an average of 3 times a day, usually by urinating in it. Gosh, my urine must be thick.

I have started substitute teaching again. The extra money is good, but I don't get a lot of free time by subbing on my days off from SBUX.

There's probably more I can say- the house hasn't sold, I'm always tired, I'm reading a ton of good books, not listening to as much good music, have decided that I really do hate the burbs more than the city, and various assorted other things. But I've got to go- I'm due at a store meeting. Christmas season is unveiling at SBUX on Thursday and I have to be briefed.