Another great weekend, although I could stand to settle a bit. Crazy nights & lazy days are fun, but a little more balance would be nice...
The homeless census wed. night was the best yet. It feels really good when several of the people that work at the shelter recognize me from the past two years. I guess I never thought that it was that difficult to get people to come back several years in a row; of course, most people's schedules aren't as flexible as mine. It just feels good to know that you're helping out and that you truly are appreciated, climbing around under interstate overpasses w/ a formerly homeless guide is always fun as well. My group ended up getting the largest census area so we got back last, I was the only one that stuck around for breakfast so I got to talk to Father Patrick for a while since we were the only ones left. You meet such good souls when you volunteer for certain things...especially the opportunities that get less publicity, everyone is so passionate. It was great to be there at 430a and see so many of the formerly homeless in the shelter getting up so early to get ready for work, an instant gratification kind of thing.
The job thing is still driving me nuts. I just hate to feel like I'm not making any progress in that area, although I'm sure a lot of people would say that I haven't made any progress since college. I'm just different when it comes to areas like that, not motivated very much by money. It's all about loving what you do, but we'll see how well that works out for me. My mom keeps saying that I need to get a haircut, get in w/ a good company, work my way up the corporate ladder, buy a house, etc. Eh, that's enough about that.
I need to simplify my life romantically as well, going on dates is fun but it gets complicated quickly. Especially when I can tell if she's long-term material after hanging out once or twice. Honesty works well but it's still a pain, makes me feel like an asshole.
This week brings more interviews, possibly a show or two, thrashers game w/ the crew, and the gmat...yep, I'm taking the gmat on tuesday. That thing totally crept up on me, I should probably study a bit at some point. I'm totally screwed, but I've never been a big studier so we'll see how it goes.
I think I'll test the foot again with a decent run tomorrow, I need to get back on track and make sure that I don't make this stress fracture a recurring injury at the same time. I can't wait for the super bowl, mainly b/c we're getting everyone together in the suburbs to play football and then grill and watch the game at joe's. It'll be good to hang out at least one more time before the arrival of the 'twin terrors'. Ha, then you can just call me Uncle Micah.
- the new of montreal album is amazing. Love lost always makes for the greatest musical muse, absolutely amazing lyrics. It is some of the funnest sad music that I've ever heard.
'it's like we weren't made for this world, though i wouldn't really want to meet someone who was'
The homeless census wed. night was the best yet. It feels really good when several of the people that work at the shelter recognize me from the past two years. I guess I never thought that it was that difficult to get people to come back several years in a row; of course, most people's schedules aren't as flexible as mine. It just feels good to know that you're helping out and that you truly are appreciated, climbing around under interstate overpasses w/ a formerly homeless guide is always fun as well. My group ended up getting the largest census area so we got back last, I was the only one that stuck around for breakfast so I got to talk to Father Patrick for a while since we were the only ones left. You meet such good souls when you volunteer for certain things...especially the opportunities that get less publicity, everyone is so passionate. It was great to be there at 430a and see so many of the formerly homeless in the shelter getting up so early to get ready for work, an instant gratification kind of thing.
The job thing is still driving me nuts. I just hate to feel like I'm not making any progress in that area, although I'm sure a lot of people would say that I haven't made any progress since college. I'm just different when it comes to areas like that, not motivated very much by money. It's all about loving what you do, but we'll see how well that works out for me. My mom keeps saying that I need to get a haircut, get in w/ a good company, work my way up the corporate ladder, buy a house, etc. Eh, that's enough about that.
I need to simplify my life romantically as well, going on dates is fun but it gets complicated quickly. Especially when I can tell if she's long-term material after hanging out once or twice. Honesty works well but it's still a pain, makes me feel like an asshole.
This week brings more interviews, possibly a show or two, thrashers game w/ the crew, and the gmat...yep, I'm taking the gmat on tuesday. That thing totally crept up on me, I should probably study a bit at some point. I'm totally screwed, but I've never been a big studier so we'll see how it goes.
I think I'll test the foot again with a decent run tomorrow, I need to get back on track and make sure that I don't make this stress fracture a recurring injury at the same time. I can't wait for the super bowl, mainly b/c we're getting everyone together in the suburbs to play football and then grill and watch the game at joe's. It'll be good to hang out at least one more time before the arrival of the 'twin terrors'. Ha, then you can just call me Uncle Micah.
- the new of montreal album is amazing. Love lost always makes for the greatest musical muse, absolutely amazing lyrics. It is some of the funnest sad music that I've ever heard.
'it's like we weren't made for this world, though i wouldn't really want to meet someone who was'
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