(Sunday, September 7, 2008)Soccer was cancelled due to rain, what a bummer. I get so disappointed when I don't get to play. Spent several hours doing math and anthropolgy homework, but I am not anywhere close to done.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Missing soccer...
(Sunday, September 7, 2008)Soccer was cancelled due to rain, what a bummer. I get so disappointed when I don't get to play. Spent several hours doing math and anthropolgy homework, but I am not anywhere close to done.
Speaking swedish again
(Friday, September 5, 2008)
At one of my workplaces, I met a swede that lives here in town, and we ended up talking for a long time. It is such a kick to be a swede again, even if it is only for moment! I wish there were more swedes here in town. If I was wealthy I would fly 'home' more often.
I called on a really cute rental cabin, but they didn't want to take dogs. Oh well, I'll find something eventually. Had another somewhat terrible phone call, what is up with all these bad news? Something totally different today though.
At one of my workplaces, I met a swede that lives here in town, and we ended up talking for a long time. It is such a kick to be a swede again, even if it is only for moment! I wish there were more swedes here in town. If I was wealthy I would fly 'home' more often.
I called on a really cute rental cabin, but they didn't want to take dogs. Oh well, I'll find something eventually. Had another somewhat terrible phone call, what is up with all these bad news? Something totally different today though.
I LOVE SOCCER!
(Thursday, September 4, 2008)
Worked two of my jobs, but quit around 5:40 p.m. to have the rest of the night off, to play soccer. It was so worth it, loosing a little money, but I had a blast! It was just what I needed because when I got home I got a bad phone call that would have totally ruined my day/week if I hadn't been pumped full of endorphins from playing. It's hard to watch somebody hurt them self and others by their wrong decisions. I guess I just have to try to be a good friend and never give up...
Worked two of my jobs, but quit around 5:40 p.m. to have the rest of the night off, to play soccer. It was so worth it, loosing a little money, but I had a blast! It was just what I needed because when I got home I got a bad phone call that would have totally ruined my day/week if I hadn't been pumped full of endorphins from playing. It's hard to watch somebody hurt them self and others by their wrong decisions. I guess I just have to try to be a good friend and never give up...
School's on again
(Wednesday, September 3, 2008)
Back in school again after a short break. It is so weird to get a break so early in the semester... My math book finally showed up in the mail, so now I have no more excuses for not studying more math. I have to play catch-up. Didn't play soccer tonight, because it's been raining so much lately and it just stopped right before practise, I just didn't want to slip around in the grass/mud! Listened to our governor except her nomination for vice president 2008. Who would have thought!!
When I went to the library to do some research for my art history paper, I ran into my friend Bekah, she looked so awesome I had to take this picture!
Back in school again after a short break. It is so weird to get a break so early in the semester... My math book finally showed up in the mail, so now I have no more excuses for not studying more math. I have to play catch-up. Didn't play soccer tonight, because it's been raining so much lately and it just stopped right before practise, I just didn't want to slip around in the grass/mud! Listened to our governor except her nomination for vice president 2008. Who would have thought!!
When I went to the library to do some research for my art history paper, I ran into my friend Bekah, she looked so awesome I had to take this picture!
Troy's new toy
(Tuesday, September 2, 2008)
Worked at the restaurant, but didn't have to work at the print shop today because the owners are out of town. Got so much stuff done! The library was open late tonight so after work I went to use the Internet. I got an e-mail from Sweden. My friend is moving to Brisbane, Australia next year and I'll have to go visit!!!! How am I going to afford it? Have no idea, but I still really want to go.
Troy got a new toy and wouldn't let go! I got an other homegrown tomato off my plant!
Worked at the restaurant, but didn't have to work at the print shop today because the owners are out of town. Got so much stuff done! The library was open late tonight so after work I went to use the Internet. I got an e-mail from Sweden. My friend is moving to Brisbane, Australia next year and I'll have to go visit!!!! How am I going to afford it? Have no idea, but I still really want to go.
Troy got a new toy and wouldn't let go! I got an other homegrown tomato off my plant!
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Labor Day
(Monday, September 1, 2008)
Happy B-day Laicee.
Worked at the restaurant this morning, we closed early b/c of the Holiday. I still got 7 hours of work... Tonight I got invited to my friend Karen's house. Her husband had cooked an amazing meal and had made an incredible fruitsalad. It was nice to have a big family meal with a big family. She has 5 children. Met another neighbor that was also invited, very nice. (Karen is a co-worker/friend and neighbor, so I didn't have to go far). Had planned to study when I came home, but had a glass of wine with my meal that turned my brain into mush so that didn't happen. I don't know why red wine relaxes me that way.
Happy B-day Laicee.
Worked at the restaurant this morning, we closed early b/c of the Holiday. I still got 7 hours of work... Tonight I got invited to my friend Karen's house. Her husband had cooked an amazing meal and had made an incredible fruitsalad. It was nice to have a big family meal with a big family. She has 5 children. Met another neighbor that was also invited, very nice. (Karen is a co-worker/friend and neighbor, so I didn't have to go far). Had planned to study when I came home, but had a glass of wine with my meal that turned my brain into mush so that didn't happen. I don't know why red wine relaxes me that way.
Palin picked
(Friday, August 29, 2008)
What a chock, didn't see that one coming. Sarah Palin was picked as McCain's running mate. I overheard some customers talking about it this morning and I was in chock for about an hour, couldn't do any math in my head like I usually can. Was very distracted. Worked all three jobs for 13 hours and missed all the sunshine being stuck inside all day long. Very tired...
(more Troy pics for Thora!!)
Dallas for x-mas
(Thursday, August 28, 2008)
It's official now. I am spending Christmas with my family in Dallas. It has been so many years since I saw them, it will be so nice to see them again and get to know them better.
Worked with the ballots for 3 hours this morning and then 7 hours at the restaurant. 
Nightly phonecalls
(Wednesday, August 27, 2008)
Every night for 2-3 nights I have been woken up around 3:30 a.m. by the phone ringing and nobody on the other line. It turns out it was the Swedish Phone company trying to figure out why my aunt couldn't get throught to my number. The time difference is 10 h. so they would do their calls during daytime, but hopefully they are ending them now.
The print shop called to tell me they started printing ballots again, so I'll go back to work there tomorrow. Went to feed my friend's fish and took some pictures down by the lake.
More new classes
(Tuesday, August 26, 2008)
I wasn't too excited about Anthropology and Art History, but I think I might end up liking parts of it anyways. In art we had to draw pictures to introduce ourselves to the class, it was a lot of fun, eventhough I can't draw very well. Then we had to interpret and introduce the person next to us. Made a couple of new friends. After school worked 5 hours at the restaurant.
(Harvested 2 more tomatoes from my tomato plants!)
School start
(Monday, August 25, 2008)
Today was the first day back in college. It was so fun to be back but a little overwhelming. I really like my history teacher, he is really gifted. Math was super tough because I have forgotten so much in the past three years and it picks up where the last class ended. I'll have to review a lot. We got free pizza and brownies on our first day, great start. Afterwards I went to work at the restaurant. Studied almost 2 hours tonight to get up to speed.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Beach day
(Sunday, August 24, 2008) It was a beautiful day so I brought Troy to the beach and played. I sat in the sun for awhile and took some pictures. Played soccer, it was a blast as always, and gave a girl namned Tala a ride home. I made a new friend, but she is moving in November. What is up with everybody leaving?
mold
(Saturday, August 23, 2008)
I moved some boxes today and found lots of mold on the wall. That would explain my allergies and nose bleeds lately. It was such a chock, I have only lived here a few months so I don't understand how it can grow that fast. I don't want to have to move again!!
P.e.b.b.l.e mine documentary
(Friday, August 22, 2008)
I have had many strange, vivid dreams lately. I used to have them often, but it has been a while. I registered at the college today, was hoping for some scholarships but it doesn't look like I'll get any this semester. I guess I worked too much last year. After work I went with a friend/ex-coworker and watched a free documentary about the mine they might open in the Bristol Bay area. I think it's a bad idea to risk damaging the important fishing industry, but I am pretty sure it will happen anyway.
After the movie we had dinner at a deli nearby and talked for hours. She is such a cool girl, but unfortunately she will be gone all winter. She leaves every winter.
I was supposed to drive to Anchorage tomorrow after work and visit with my friend Carrie and her mother, but they have to fly back in the morning. I had been looking forward to it so much and I was so disappointed. I don't know when I'll get to see them again...
I have had many strange, vivid dreams lately. I used to have them often, but it has been a while. I registered at the college today, was hoping for some scholarships but it doesn't look like I'll get any this semester. I guess I worked too much last year. After work I went with a friend/ex-coworker and watched a free documentary about the mine they might open in the Bristol Bay area. I think it's a bad idea to risk damaging the important fishing industry, but I am pretty sure it will happen anyway.
After the movie we had dinner at a deli nearby and talked for hours. She is such a cool girl, but unfortunately she will be gone all winter. She leaves every winter.
I was supposed to drive to Anchorage tomorrow after work and visit with my friend Carrie and her mother, but they have to fly back in the morning. I had been looking forward to it so much and I was so disappointed. I don't know when I'll get to see them again...
M.a.m.a. M.i.a
(Sunday, August 17, 2008)
Cleaned most of the day, other than soccer and a movie tonight. I played goalie, midfielder and defender and I think I should stick to being a defender. I just can't do all the running that a midfielder does. Had a little asthma attack till I could catch my breath. I got the MVP from another player! I was so proud by that... I saw the great musical/movie based on A.b.b.a's musical. It was so much fun. I would highly recommend it to everyone.
Cleaned most of the day, other than soccer and a movie tonight. I played goalie, midfielder and defender and I think I should stick to being a defender. I just can't do all the running that a midfielder does. Had a little asthma attack till I could catch my breath. I got the MVP from another player! I was so proud by that... I saw the great musical/movie based on A.b.b.a's musical. It was so much fun. I would highly recommend it to everyone.
Fun, Fun, Fun
(Saturday, August 16, 2008)
Today at work we had an author visiting from California, signing books. The title of the book is the same name as the restaurant where I work, and she found us online a while back. Very nice lady and she gave all the empoyees a signed copy. Tonight I went to watch a play/musical called "O.l.d S.o.n.g.s a.n.d. D.u.c.t t.a.p.e." It was so funny and I had a great time. When it was over, we stayed and listened to the band playing. Homer has some talented musicians. I should go out and listen to the bands more often.
Not the best day
(Wednesday, August 13, 2008)
Today was a very emotional day for me. Many thoughts and emotions causing lots of sadness. I am thankful these days don't come around too often. It was triggered by so many little things happening close together, starting with a dream and then an e-mail. Troy was able to cheer me up a little though. Tomorrow will be a better day.
Today was a very emotional day for me. Many thoughts and emotions causing lots of sadness. I am thankful these days don't come around too often. It was triggered by so many little things happening close together, starting with a dream and then an e-mail. Troy was able to cheer me up a little though. Tomorrow will be a better day.
Overslept!
(Monday, August 11, 2008)
I had somehow forgot to set my alarm last night, but I managed to wake up 15 min. before I had to be at work and I managed to be only about 5 min. late! Lucky me for waking up on my own...
Worked both jobs today, over 12 hours. Not much time for anything else. Watched a movie about Brazil tonight, I hope I get to go there someday in the future. I have wanted to for so many years. Wish I knew Portuguese...
I had somehow forgot to set my alarm last night, but I managed to wake up 15 min. before I had to be at work and I managed to be only about 5 min. late! Lucky me for waking up on my own...
Worked both jobs today, over 12 hours. Not much time for anything else. Watched a movie about Brazil tonight, I hope I get to go there someday in the future. I have wanted to for so many years. Wish I knew Portuguese...
(Tuesday, August 12, 2008)
My neighbor's dog Lady, had puppies and they have been trying to convince me to take one of the eight pups. I wish I could, a playmate for Troy, but I don't have time to train one right now.
They are sooooo cute and so hard to resist.
Pulled something
(Sunday, August 10, 2008)
Didn't warm up before soccer, pulled something in my leg. Stupid! I hope it won't last very long. It happened the first minute of the game and I kept playing about 45 min, but then I sat out the rest of the game with an icepack. Watched an old movie "The S.c.a.r.l.e.t P.i.m.p.e.r.n.el.". Brought back a lot of childhood memories. I love old movies...
Didn't warm up before soccer, pulled something in my leg. Stupid! I hope it won't last very long. It happened the first minute of the game and I kept playing about 45 min, but then I sat out the rest of the game with an icepack. Watched an old movie "The S.c.a.r.l.e.t P.i.m.p.e.r.n.el.". Brought back a lot of childhood memories. I love old movies...
Happy 18th Birthday Carrie!
(Saturday, August 9, 2008)
Wish I could have been in Yakutat today to celebrate my friend/"sister". Had a great day off though. Sun was shining again, against all odds!!! Did my laundry, went for a short (!) run, visited the Farmer's Market and the Spit. I also climbed the huge hill behind my house. It didn't do my allergies any good, but the view was worth it...
(View and my first homegrown tomato!!!)
Allergies Suck!
(Friday, August 8, 2008)
Yesterday I said goodbye to Cathy, she is back in CA now. Bummed out about that...
Had a lot of fun at work today at the restaurant, and tip was great too. I had go to bed when I came home around 5 p.m. though, because my allergies were really bad, I couldn't really see out of my eyes, they were so puffy. When it passed I could get out and do some grocery shopping. I hate allergies!!! Weather was great but they predict rain showers for my day off tomorrow. I can only hope they are wrong.
(Troy talking, I am sure he is saying something important...)
Yesterday I said goodbye to Cathy, she is back in CA now. Bummed out about that...
Had a lot of fun at work today at the restaurant, and tip was great too. I had go to bed when I came home around 5 p.m. though, because my allergies were really bad, I couldn't really see out of my eyes, they were so puffy. When it passed I could get out and do some grocery shopping. I hate allergies!!! Weather was great but they predict rain showers for my day off tomorrow. I can only hope they are wrong.
(Troy talking, I am sure he is saying something important...)
More Cathy time...
(Tuesday, August 5, 2008)
After work I went out to Cathy's place and helped her move some junk to the burn pile and rake grass. She had borrowed my big truck today to haul a bunch of junk to the dump and the place is starting to look really nice. She is such a hard worker. Troy loved running around and chewed on sticks. I wish I could afford renting the house, it would be such a perfect place for me and Troy. It is so cool to have Cathy here and just to hang out a little.
(Monday, August 4, 2008)
Worked 10-11 hours then went out to Cathy's and ate and watched a movie with her. I am trying to get as much time with her as possible, since she will be gone again in a few days. Driving home tonight was a little scary, the fog was very thick! I am not looking forward to having to drive in the winter and blizzards again... Winter is going to be here sooner than I want it to.
Happy, Happy Sunday!
(Sunday, August 3, 2008)
Day off!!! Slept in and didn't have to rush out of bed like every other morning. I love it when I can relax in the morning. Had a wondeful time playing soccer with my team. I got my t-shirts with our logo today. I love the logo, not the colors so much. Next year we'll pick better colors I hope. I am number 13, of course!!!
My friend Cathy came to town today. It was so great to see her. It's been 3 years, and she is living in California now. She will be up for a few days to get her house in better shape to sell it. This is the little dreamhome I wanted to buy... We grabbed a pizza and went out to her house and sat on the floor and ate and talked for a long time. I hope she will come back to Homer when her school is done next year. 
(Logo for the Homer Sirens!)
Saying goodbye to old friends
(Friday, August 1, 2008)
I am almost finished with my paper for my class I just took in Anchorage. Stayed up pretty late. Somehow, it seems so much easier for me to write late at night. It's like my creativity starts kicking in around 11:30 p.m. or later... Why is that? Earlier tonight I went up to the hospital to say goodbye to an old co-worker/friend. It was her last day and she is moving down to Colorado for the winter to help her daughter while she is finishing school. She'll be back, but it was great to spend a few minutes with her and some other old friends. I am wondering if I should have applied for that job when I moved back instead of the once I did, they pay so much better there, but it's not very flexible, and I think that is what I needed at this time in my life... Maybe a new position opens up and I can work there again next year...
I am almost finished with my paper for my class I just took in Anchorage. Stayed up pretty late. Somehow, it seems so much easier for me to write late at night. It's like my creativity starts kicking in around 11:30 p.m. or later... Why is that? Earlier tonight I went up to the hospital to say goodbye to an old co-worker/friend. It was her last day and she is moving down to Colorado for the winter to help her daughter while she is finishing school. She'll be back, but it was great to spend a few minutes with her and some other old friends. I am wondering if I should have applied for that job when I moved back instead of the once I did, they pay so much better there, but it's not very flexible, and I think that is what I needed at this time in my life... Maybe a new position opens up and I can work there again next year...
Trying to catch up a little, being 3 months behind...
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Beautiful weather the past several days now... Now that I am down to 2 jobs I should have a little more time to enjoy it. We are getting a break from working on ballots for a week or two, I think. Caught up with some friends on the phone. Wish I could fly to Yakutat and surprise my friend Carrie next week on her birthday, but I won't be able to... I miss so many people over there.
Beautiful weather the past several days now... Now that I am down to 2 jobs I should have a little more time to enjoy it. We are getting a break from working on ballots for a week or two, I think. Caught up with some friends on the phone. Wish I could fly to Yakutat and surprise my friend Carrie next week on her birthday, but I won't be able to... I miss so many people over there.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Swede
(Sunday, July 27, 2008)
Decided to buy the Subaru. Talked him down a little, so I got it for $1,500. I hope it will run forever!!! It is so scary to buy a car when you know so little about motors etc. I had an oil change before hitting the road to Homer.
When I was going to buy some groceries I saw a little boy with a blue and yellow shirt "Three Crowns" (Tre Kronor) so I went up to him and asked if he spoke swedish. His dad walked up and started speaking Swedish with a southern dialect!!! (Where I am from!) He was from Horby and is now living in Seward, about 2 1/2 hours from Homer. He gave me his number and e-mail and said I can come celebrate Christmas and Midsummer with them if I want to. There are a few other swedish families they get together with too. Sounds like fun.
Decided to buy the Subaru. Talked him down a little, so I got it for $1,500. I hope it will run forever!!! It is so scary to buy a car when you know so little about motors etc. I had an oil change before hitting the road to Homer.
When I was going to buy some groceries I saw a little boy with a blue and yellow shirt "Three Crowns" (Tre Kronor) so I went up to him and asked if he spoke swedish. His dad walked up and started speaking Swedish with a southern dialect!!! (Where I am from!) He was from Horby and is now living in Seward, about 2 1/2 hours from Homer. He gave me his number and e-mail and said I can come celebrate Christmas and Midsummer with them if I want to. There are a few other swedish families they get together with too. Sounds like fun.
Subaru
(Saturday, July 26, 2008)
I almost overslept this morning because I had set the alarm for p.m. instead of a.m. Not good.
After class I looked at the Subaru that I am interested in. It's a little rusty and the back door doesn't lock, but I test drove it and I will think about it till tomorrow. The guy showing me the car was from Switzerland so we ended up chatting for a long time. It is always so great to meet a fellow European. Tonight I went to the movies. A tradition when I am up here.
My friends in Anchorage are letting me drive one of their cars while I am here, they are camping and I have the whole house to myself. They are the best!!!!
I almost overslept this morning because I had set the alarm for p.m. instead of a.m. Not good.
After class I looked at the Subaru that I am interested in. It's a little rusty and the back door doesn't lock, but I test drove it and I will think about it till tomorrow. The guy showing me the car was from Switzerland so we ended up chatting for a long time. It is always so great to meet a fellow European. Tonight I went to the movies. A tradition when I am up here.
My friends in Anchorage are letting me drive one of their cars while I am here, they are camping and I have the whole house to myself. They are the best!!!!
To Anchorage
(Friday July 24, 2008)
I had taken off work on Thursday so I could get to Anchorage a day before school, but I ended up working all day with the ballots so we would be done and we could go to Anchorage. Well, we finished but didn't get there until 4:30 this morning so I had to go to class with only 3 hours of sleep. Tough! The class was called "Managing conflict and resolving disputes" and I really enjoyed it. He was teaching us how to be mediators in disputes, and I think it would be a great career, maybe I'll look into it after I am done with my studies.
Spent a few hours online looking for a car to buy. I might have found an old affordable Subaru.
I had taken off work on Thursday so I could get to Anchorage a day before school, but I ended up working all day with the ballots so we would be done and we could go to Anchorage. Well, we finished but didn't get there until 4:30 this morning so I had to go to class with only 3 hours of sleep. Tough! The class was called "Managing conflict and resolving disputes" and I really enjoyed it. He was teaching us how to be mediators in disputes, and I think it would be a great career, maybe I'll look into it after I am done with my studies.
Spent a few hours online looking for a car to buy. I might have found an old affordable Subaru.
work, work, work
(Tuesday 22, Wednesday 23, July 2008)
Worked about 11-12 hours both days. No time for anything fun to write about. Bought a ticket to fly to Anchorage, but I am going to cancel it because I will be getting a ride with the owners of the the print shop when they are driving up to deliver the ballots... Perfect!
Worked about 11-12 hours both days. No time for anything fun to write about. Bought a ticket to fly to Anchorage, but I am going to cancel it because I will be getting a ride with the owners of the the print shop when they are driving up to deliver the ballots... Perfect!
Poor puppy
(Monday, July 21, 2008)
The loaf made it's way out around 4 this morning. Troy woke me up whining and I took him outside, poor little guy. I doubt he learned a lesson though. He is a little pig and would do it again if I left more food around.
Worked all three jobs today adding up to 12,5 hours. Figured out I worked 64-65 hours last week!!!
The loaf made it's way out around 4 this morning. Troy woke me up whining and I took him outside, poor little guy. I doubt he learned a lesson though. He is a little pig and would do it again if I left more food around.
Worked all three jobs today adding up to 12,5 hours. Figured out I worked 64-65 hours last week!!!
Saturday, August 16, 2008
sooooo tired....
(Sunday, July 20, 2008)
This week's hard work finally caught up to me. I woke up late, very groggy and had a hard time getting ready this morning. Tried to tackle a few cleaning projects but I can't say it looks much better afterwards. I just don't have the energy to really get into it today. A friend from out of town was here for the day and we decided to go to lunch,. She picked me up, but on the way to the restaurant her car broke down and we ended up walked to a fast food restaurant close by, not exactly what we had planned, but better than nothing. Got a ride home from her father-in-law. It was windy and cold and I didn't feel like playing soccer this afternoon. I left Troy with my groceries in the car and he ate a whole loaf of bread within a few minutes!!!! Found a few pieces of plastic and crumbs on the seat. Not good... I hope he doesn't get sick.
(My friend's daughter clowning around during lunch!)
This week's hard work finally caught up to me. I woke up late, very groggy and had a hard time getting ready this morning. Tried to tackle a few cleaning projects but I can't say it looks much better afterwards. I just don't have the energy to really get into it today. A friend from out of town was here for the day and we decided to go to lunch,. She picked me up, but on the way to the restaurant her car broke down and we ended up walked to a fast food restaurant close by, not exactly what we had planned, but better than nothing. Got a ride home from her father-in-law. It was windy and cold and I didn't feel like playing soccer this afternoon. I left Troy with my groceries in the car and he ate a whole loaf of bread within a few minutes!!!! Found a few pieces of plastic and crumbs on the seat. Not good... I hope he doesn't get sick.
(My friend's daughter clowning around during lunch!)
To the movies
(Saturday, July 19, 2008)
"All work and no play makes Jessica a grump" so I managed to sneak away to the movies tonight after working 12 hours. The movie was scary but quite disappointing. I had very high expectations, but it was still fun to get out. I also went to my friend's house to feed her fish and they had left me a box of chocolate. Yummy!!!!
(printing ballots!)
"All work and no play makes Jessica a grump" so I managed to sneak away to the movies tonight after working 12 hours. The movie was scary but quite disappointing. I had very high expectations, but it was still fun to get out. I also went to my friend's house to feed her fish and they had left me a box of chocolate. Yummy!!!!
(printing ballots!)
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Troy 1 1/2 years old
(Thursday, July 17, 2008)
Read some old journal entries. I am so much happier and healthier this year than what I was a year ago. It was such a rotten year.
I realized it is 2 years and 2 days since I last saw mamma!!! (Saknar dig!)
Worked at the print shop 9:15-10:25 a.m., photo shop 10:30-1:30 p.m. and restaurant 2-8:50 p.m. Tips was great tonight, $27, but then I had to get gas for $59!!! Wish gas prices would go down a little...
Happy half birthday Troy!
(picture of Troy as a little puppy March 2007)
T I R E D...
(Wednesday, July 16, 2008)
Worked 8:45-4:50 p.m. at the photo shop and 5:30-8:30 at the print shop. Had to take that break in between jobs and run home and take Troy for a long walk. Poor little guy. I'll make it up to him when this third job is over. We'll go play ball more often in the park or something. At least I have fun at work. It would be awful if I didn't like what I was doing. They let me work at the printer for about an hour or so, because the person doing that job had to leave early. That is my favorite part...
Worked 8:45-4:50 p.m. at the photo shop and 5:30-8:30 at the print shop. Had to take that break in between jobs and run home and take Troy for a long walk. Poor little guy. I'll make it up to him when this third job is over. We'll go play ball more often in the park or something. At least I have fun at work. It would be awful if I didn't like what I was doing. They let me work at the printer for about an hour or so, because the person doing that job had to leave early. That is my favorite part...
Third job on the way...
(Tuesday, July 15, 2008)
I was offered a temporary third job today, helping with printing ballots for the primary election in August. I helped 2002 (I think) and loved it, so I asked them to call me when they were starting this year. I'll go in tomorrow and whenever I have an hour or two... Tonight I went to the airport and said goodbye to my friend Mei and her kids. They are going to the Philippines for 4 months and I will miss her a lot. I like hanging out with her and Josh late at night. I guess it's just me and Troy now.
My friend who is selling my dream cabin/house asked if I wanted to rent it till they can get a buyer or she moves back in the spring, but my rent is so low right now I can't really afford moving out there and then what happens if they sell it in a month or so. Where would I go then?
I would have loved to live there though...
I was offered a temporary third job today, helping with printing ballots for the primary election in August. I helped 2002 (I think) and loved it, so I asked them to call me when they were starting this year. I'll go in tomorrow and whenever I have an hour or two... Tonight I went to the airport and said goodbye to my friend Mei and her kids. They are going to the Philippines for 4 months and I will miss her a lot. I like hanging out with her and Josh late at night. I guess it's just me and Troy now.
My friend who is selling my dream cabin/house asked if I wanted to rent it till they can get a buyer or she moves back in the spring, but my rent is so low right now I can't really afford moving out there and then what happens if they sell it in a month or so. Where would I go then?
I would have loved to live there though...
Three months...
(Monday, July 14, 2008)
I miss Yakutat. Today was three months since I moved and even though I like Homer, sometimes I really miss Yakutat. I heard they have had a lot of rain there, so I guess I am happy we don't get that kind of rain in these parts. Worked almost 10 hours today... I hope it will slow down a little once school starts, but I doubt it. It will more likely be worse, with all the homework I'll have!
Finished an awesome book about an Australian journalist who moved to Paris and I loved her sense of humor. It was called "A.l.m.o.s.t F.r.e.n.c.h" minus the dots, just so I can't be googled....
I miss Yakutat. Today was three months since I moved and even though I like Homer, sometimes I really miss Yakutat. I heard they have had a lot of rain there, so I guess I am happy we don't get that kind of rain in these parts. Worked almost 10 hours today... I hope it will slow down a little once school starts, but I doubt it. It will more likely be worse, with all the homework I'll have!
Finished an awesome book about an Australian journalist who moved to Paris and I loved her sense of humor. It was called "A.l.m.o.s.t F.r.e.n.c.h" minus the dots, just so I can't be googled....
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Goalie...
(Sunday, July 13, 2008)
Slept late and didn't get out of bed until 11:40 a.m. Got some laundry done and then played soccer again. I tried being a goalie most of the day and it is really hard. We are ordering shirts with Homer Siren's logo on it and I picked number 13. I always liked that number, probably because I was born on the 13th! My friend is doing a little better...
Slept late and didn't get out of bed until 11:40 a.m. Got some laundry done and then played soccer again. I tried being a goalie most of the day and it is really hard. We are ordering shirts with Homer Siren's logo on it and I picked number 13. I always liked that number, probably because I was born on the 13th! My friend is doing a little better...
Earthquake
(July 11, July 12, 2008)
Got bad news about a friend. I try not to worry but can't help it.
Today we had an earthquake while I was at work, I think I heard someone say it measured 3.6, and the customers freaked out a little bit. We haven't had as many as I remember from the first few year I lived in Homer.
Went to hang out with Mei and Josh at their house, got home almost 3 a.m.
Got bad news about a friend. I try not to worry but can't help it.
Today we had an earthquake while I was at work, I think I heard someone say it measured 3.6, and the customers freaked out a little bit. We haven't had as many as I remember from the first few year I lived in Homer.
Went to hang out with Mei and Josh at their house, got home almost 3 a.m.
Probably denied...
(Tuesday, July 8, 2008)
I called to make sure I will be excused from jury duty in Juneau next week now that I have moved to Homer. What a relief... Don't want to miss work right now, even though I would like to go to Juneau one day.
I also called the bank to find out if there was any news on my loan application. She didn't give me much hope because they usually want 4 years after a bankruptcy and I only have 3 right now, and I also don't have a long enough work history here in Home yet... She said they would send me a letter when they had reviewed everything, but I doubt the letter will say anything different than what she said today.
My allergies were awful today so I will have to carry my medicine with me to always be prepared.
Was reading from my journal about my years in Yakutat and got very homesick....
I called to make sure I will be excused from jury duty in Juneau next week now that I have moved to Homer. What a relief... Don't want to miss work right now, even though I would like to go to Juneau one day.
I also called the bank to find out if there was any news on my loan application. She didn't give me much hope because they usually want 4 years after a bankruptcy and I only have 3 right now, and I also don't have a long enough work history here in Home yet... She said they would send me a letter when they had reviewed everything, but I doubt the letter will say anything different than what she said today.
My allergies were awful today so I will have to carry my medicine with me to always be prepared.
Was reading from my journal about my years in Yakutat and got very homesick....
Mistaken identity
(Monday, July 7, 2008)
I don't think I have mentioned it here before, but in the past 3 months I have been mistaken for another girl in town named Jess. Strangers come up to me and say "Hi Jess!!!" I look very confused and ask them how we know each other. I guess she works at a chiropractor in town so one day I should go in there and see if I can "find myself". I think it is pretty odd that in a small town like Homer there is someone that looks like me with my name...
Worked a long day, both jobs today, 8a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with about an hour for lunch.
I don't think I have mentioned it here before, but in the past 3 months I have been mistaken for another girl in town named Jess. Strangers come up to me and say "Hi Jess!!!" I look very confused and ask them how we know each other. I guess she works at a chiropractor in town so one day I should go in there and see if I can "find myself". I think it is pretty odd that in a small town like Homer there is someone that looks like me with my name...
Worked a long day, both jobs today, 8a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with about an hour for lunch.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Homer Sirens
(Sunday, July 6, 2008)
I have been buying some used textbooks for the fall semester online and I found another one for only $5 after shipping yesterday. I get so excited every time!!!
Last night I went to Josh and Mei's house and ate dinner and watched a movie with them. Stayed and talked for hours afterwards and didn't get to bed until 2:30 a.m. So this morning I slept till 10:30. Cleaned house. Played soccer this afternoon, won 2-1! (and I was a goalie for about 5 min.) We voted on a name for our team and we are going to order shirts too. We decided on the "Homer Sirens."
Took Troy for a long walk in the park and played fetch. He was totally wiped out afterwards.
I have been buying some used textbooks for the fall semester online and I found another one for only $5 after shipping yesterday. I get so excited every time!!!
Last night I went to Josh and Mei's house and ate dinner and watched a movie with them. Stayed and talked for hours afterwards and didn't get to bed until 2:30 a.m. So this morning I slept till 10:30. Cleaned house. Played soccer this afternoon, won 2-1! (and I was a goalie for about 5 min.) We voted on a name for our team and we are going to order shirts too. We decided on the "Homer Sirens."
Took Troy for a long walk in the park and played fetch. He was totally wiped out afterwards.
Happy 4th of July!
(Friday, July 4, 2008)
It's a holiday here, but the restaurant stayed open and we were super busy since most places in town were closed. Good tip day! I took a drive out to the Spit late tonight to see how full the beaches were with tourists camping. It was pretty full but not as packed as I remember from earlier summers. The beach fire smelled so good as I drove by. It was such a beautiful clear evening. Went home and watched a couple movies, both were good. Found some more little tomatoes on my plants. Wonder if I will be able to eat them, I don't know if they will ever turn red.
It's a holiday here, but the restaurant stayed open and we were super busy since most places in town were closed. Good tip day! I took a drive out to the Spit late tonight to see how full the beaches were with tourists camping. It was pretty full but not as packed as I remember from earlier summers. The beach fire smelled so good as I drove by. It was such a beautiful clear evening. Went home and watched a couple movies, both were good. Found some more little tomatoes on my plants. Wonder if I will be able to eat them, I don't know if they will ever turn red.
Jury duty
(Thursday, July 3, 2008)
Last winter, just before going to Hawaii, I got called to jury duty in Juneau. I was able to get an extension, which means they'll call on you again after six months or so. I got some mail from Yakutat today and one of them was a jury duty summons for 10 days from now. I hope they will excuse me now that I live in Homer. Juneau is a long ways away and I really don't want to miss work in the middle of summer.
I have been to the airport in Juneau but that is it. I would love to have time to check out the town one day, but now is just not best time for sightseeing.
Worked 10:30-9:00 p.m. Long day...
Last winter, just before going to Hawaii, I got called to jury duty in Juneau. I was able to get an extension, which means they'll call on you again after six months or so. I got some mail from Yakutat today and one of them was a jury duty summons for 10 days from now. I hope they will excuse me now that I live in Homer. Juneau is a long ways away and I really don't want to miss work in the middle of summer.
I have been to the airport in Juneau but that is it. I would love to have time to check out the town one day, but now is just not best time for sightseeing.
Worked 10:30-9:00 p.m. Long day...
Payday
(Wednesday, July 2, 2008)
Got both my paychecks today. They are so much smaller than when I worked in Yakutat. I miss my large checks... I am still doing OK though. Stayed an hour late at work because we got really busy right before I was leaving and I the boss said I could so I stayed till it slowed down a little.
Got both my paychecks today. They are so much smaller than when I worked in Yakutat. I miss my large checks... I am still doing OK though. Stayed an hour late at work because we got really busy right before I was leaving and I the boss said I could so I stayed till it slowed down a little.
Oh boy...
(Monday, June 30, 2008)
Slept in this morning and snuggled with Troy. Didn't have to go to work until 10 a.m.
The muscles in my legs are so sore today... The knee is fine, but I can feel where it got whacked, but it will be gone in a few days. Time flew by at the restaurant this morning, lots of customers and I love those days. Before I know it, my shift is done.
Tonight I was taught how to close the photo-shop. It's almost like opening in the morning but reverse. Take out all the turn guides in the photo developer and printers and clean them really good and do all the close down procedures on the computers. It's like opening but in reverse... I'll have it down in a day or two.
Slept in this morning and snuggled with Troy. Didn't have to go to work until 10 a.m.
The muscles in my legs are so sore today... The knee is fine, but I can feel where it got whacked, but it will be gone in a few days. Time flew by at the restaurant this morning, lots of customers and I love those days. Before I know it, my shift is done.
Tonight I was taught how to close the photo-shop. It's almost like opening in the morning but reverse. Take out all the turn guides in the photo developer and printers and clean them really good and do all the close down procedures on the computers. It's like opening but in reverse... I'll have it down in a day or two.
I love soccer Sundays!
(Sunday, June 29, 2008)
This afternoon I played soccer with the other ladies again. It is so fun and I am exhausted after every game from all the running around. Hurt my knee blocking one of the Russian girls trying to score, but it was so worth it. We switch positions a lot but I most often play a defender, I like that position the best.
Took it easy tonight, just sorted some papers etc. A nice restful Sunday before work, work, work again...
This afternoon I played soccer with the other ladies again. It is so fun and I am exhausted after every game from all the running around. Hurt my knee blocking one of the Russian girls trying to score, but it was so worth it. We switch positions a lot but I most often play a defender, I like that position the best.
Took it easy tonight, just sorted some papers etc. A nice restful Sunday before work, work, work again...
Dinner and a movie
(Saturday, June 28, 2008)
(I know it has been forever since I last wrote but I will try to play catch up tonight!)
After work tonight I went to my co-worker Amanda's house and had dinner with her family. She moved to a house last month and she was so excited to show it off. Very cute. I was able to bring Troy and let him run around outside because there is no roads right next to her house. He stayed close the whole time. I am so proud of him. Their dog had to stay inside because she runs off so that made me extra proud....
(I know it has been forever since I last wrote but I will try to play catch up tonight!)
After work tonight I went to my co-worker Amanda's house and had dinner with her family. She moved to a house last month and she was so excited to show it off. Very cute. I was able to bring Troy and let him run around outside because there is no roads right next to her house. He stayed close the whole time. I am so proud of him. Their dog had to stay inside because she runs off so that made me extra proud....
Friday, June 27, 2008
WiFi
Finally I had time to catch up on my blog. I went to the library after work and then when they closed I went to a grocery store in town with free WiFi. I am planning on getting my own internet hooked up within the next month, but until then I am grateful for the free service all over town. The restaurant where I work has WiFi but I don't ever feel like going back there when I am off work.
Bought a slice of pizza for dinner and parked myself at a table for over 2 hours. There are a lot of other laptops here, so all the wall plugs are full at the moment. I am going home and giving my plug to somebody else. The person that does the baking in the deli must be Scandinvian, they have kaffebrod, prinsessbakelser och wienerbrod. I ate a prinsess bakelse for dessert. Yum!
Bought a slice of pizza for dinner and parked myself at a table for over 2 hours. There are a lot of other laptops here, so all the wall plugs are full at the moment. I am going home and giving my plug to somebody else. The person that does the baking in the deli must be Scandinvian, they have kaffebrod, prinsessbakelser och wienerbrod. I ate a prinsess bakelse for dessert. Yum!
Dream of my own house
(Wednesday, June 25, 2008)
Today I found out my friends put up their house for sale. I have always loved their property and cute little house and I thought I should at least find out if I could even qualify for a loan if I tried, so I went to the bank to fill out an application. I am 98% sure I won't get a loan, at least not to buy that house, it is a little too expensive for me if I am going to focus on school. It was still fun to dream a little and to see what my options are. I don't want to pay rent forever and I would love a piece of land out East End road. I won't hear anything until next week, but it was an exciting day no matter what happens.
Today I found out my friends put up their house for sale. I have always loved their property and cute little house and I thought I should at least find out if I could even qualify for a loan if I tried, so I went to the bank to fill out an application. I am 98% sure I won't get a loan, at least not to buy that house, it is a little too expensive for me if I am going to focus on school. It was still fun to dream a little and to see what my options are. I don't want to pay rent forever and I would love a piece of land out East End road. I won't hear anything until next week, but it was an exciting day no matter what happens.
Fun in the sun
Sitting pretty waiting for the ball(Monday, June 23, 2008)
Worked at the restaurant in the morning but they called from the photo shop and said I could stay home if I wanted to because they were so slow, so I did. Sat out in the sun for awhile and then I went to the beach with Troy. There were so many people down there practising kite surfing. Wow, it is really taking off in Homer.
I got tired of not having any TV, since I lost all my channels a few days ago, so I invested in "rabbit ears" so I can watch a few channels. Was able to hook it up and watched some TV tonight.
My muscles are a little sore from the soccer game and my black eye is not bad at all.
I am still unpacking stuff and spent a couple hours filing and tossing paper. Feels good to get organized.
Very tragic news
(Sunday, June 22, 2008)
Tonight I found out that a Fisherman I knew from Yakutat drowned today. Tony Jr. was my age and left behind a young daughter. I am so sad for his whole family. They lost another son a few years ago and have been through so much. His father and grandmother were always my favorite customers and I wish I could fly over there and go to the funeral, but I don't think I can.
Earlier in the day I joined an all women's soccer "league". We have a coach that is from London and used to play semiprofessional soccer, this will be the first soccer coach I have ever had. I always played during recess in school and after school when I was younger but it was a long time ago. Luckily none of us are really great so it's mostly for exercise and fun. I got hit in the eye by the ball and ended up with a black eye that I will proudly show off! Twenty women showed up and our team won 2-1. I think I am a defender. I played mid and then defender, but I got a lot of compliments on keeping the ball away from our goal. That is the position I most often played when I was a kid so I felt more comfortable and there is a little less running...
They meet twice per week but I work on Thursdays when they have practise, so I can only play on Sunday afternoons. The coach said if we could get good enough by next year, he wants to put a group together and go over to England and play against other women, but we would need a whole lot of practise to do that... but it sure would be fun!
My former boss Mark Sr. had to have a stint put in because he had 70% blockage in his artery. Now he is back in Yakutat, recuperating. Hope he will be OK. Don't want to hear any more bad news.
Tonight I found out that a Fisherman I knew from Yakutat drowned today. Tony Jr. was my age and left behind a young daughter. I am so sad for his whole family. They lost another son a few years ago and have been through so much. His father and grandmother were always my favorite customers and I wish I could fly over there and go to the funeral, but I don't think I can.
Earlier in the day I joined an all women's soccer "league". We have a coach that is from London and used to play semiprofessional soccer, this will be the first soccer coach I have ever had. I always played during recess in school and after school when I was younger but it was a long time ago. Luckily none of us are really great so it's mostly for exercise and fun. I got hit in the eye by the ball and ended up with a black eye that I will proudly show off! Twenty women showed up and our team won 2-1. I think I am a defender. I played mid and then defender, but I got a lot of compliments on keeping the ball away from our goal. That is the position I most often played when I was a kid so I felt more comfortable and there is a little less running...
They meet twice per week but I work on Thursdays when they have practise, so I can only play on Sunday afternoons. The coach said if we could get good enough by next year, he wants to put a group together and go over to England and play against other women, but we would need a whole lot of practise to do that... but it sure would be fun!
My former boss Mark Sr. had to have a stint put in because he had 70% blockage in his artery. Now he is back in Yakutat, recuperating. Hope he will be OK. Don't want to hear any more bad news.
Longest day
(Saturday, June 21, 2008)
Sad to say that after today we will be loosing daylight hours. Winter will be here before I know it and I wont even have a tan this year.
Work at the restaurant was very busy and came home with $23 in tips. Tonight I went to visit my friends Mei and Josh and we watched a comedy, it was OK, cute.
I guess I missed a pretty exciting game between Turkey and Croatia, but Turkey won on free kicks.
Sad to say that after today we will be loosing daylight hours. Winter will be here before I know it and I wont even have a tan this year.
Work at the restaurant was very busy and came home with $23 in tips. Tonight I went to visit my friends Mei and Josh and we watched a comedy, it was OK, cute.
I guess I missed a pretty exciting game between Turkey and Croatia, but Turkey won on free kicks.
Solstice
(Not quite finished yet...)(Friday, June 20, 2008)
Glad Midsommar! Happy Solstice!
E-mailed my paper after a lot of failed attempts. That is the main reason I hate distance classes.
Earlier this week my friends from Anchorage came down to Homer for a few days of fishing and camping and they brought the shelves I had bought when I was up there and left in their garage. Tonight I spend a couple hours putting them together and unpacking some books. I feel like such and adult. I now have tools, had to buy a hammer and a screwdriver and I feel like a real grown-up now! The shelves fit perfectly in my living room. Am so excited!!!
Government money!
(Wednesday, June 18, 2008)
I don't check my mail very often, but I got a happy surprise today. A check from the government to spend on whatever I want. Too bad I will spend it on something as boring as credit card debt. Want to pay it down before school starts in August.
Today I opened the photo store all by myself for the first time and it went really well. I was nervous but I did it!
Sweden is no longer in the soccer championship, got beat by the Russians! Don't know who to cheer for now, Germany will probably win no matter what.
Started writing on my paper, but didn't finish it tonight like I had hoped. I guess I'll be up late tomorrow night finishing at the last minute!
I don't check my mail very often, but I got a happy surprise today. A check from the government to spend on whatever I want. Too bad I will spend it on something as boring as credit card debt. Want to pay it down before school starts in August.
Today I opened the photo store all by myself for the first time and it went really well. I was nervous but I did it!
Sweden is no longer in the soccer championship, got beat by the Russians! Don't know who to cheer for now, Germany will probably win no matter what.
Started writing on my paper, but didn't finish it tonight like I had hoped. I guess I'll be up late tomorrow night finishing at the last minute!
No more soccer...
View from my road(Tuesday, June 17, 2008)
Found out that my old boss in Yakutat had some health issues and had to go to the clinic for some tests. He thought he was having a heart attack, but now they are waiting for the test results. I am so worried about him, I am very close to him and his whole family. I hope he will be ok.
Lost my sport channel, I am really bummed out about that. Mom is calling with with the soccer updates, but it's just not the same.
No news Monday
(Monday, June 16, 2008)
Worked both jobs today. Talked with my boss at the photo store, because I was offered a job in a print shop and wanted to know if they had any plans on letting me go since things have been a little slow. I didn't want to turn down this job and then end up getting laid off in a couple of weeks, but she reassured me that they wanted to keep me so I'll stay there.
Watched a boring game between Turkey and Germany, not even worth my time...
Worked both jobs today. Talked with my boss at the photo store, because I was offered a job in a print shop and wanted to know if they had any plans on letting me go since things have been a little slow. I didn't want to turn down this job and then end up getting laid off in a couple of weeks, but she reassured me that they wanted to keep me so I'll stay there.
Watched a boring game between Turkey and Germany, not even worth my time...
Soccer and study!
(Sunday, June 15, 2008)
Spent most of the day on the couch watching two soccer games and reading for my paper. At least it's very interesting reading, but when I try to start writing I get writer's block. I know when I am about to run out of time, the words will come to me, they always do, but I wish I could write without pressure...
Two months
(Saturday, June 14th, 2008)
It is now two months since I left Yakutat. Somehow it seems like a lifetime ago. I miss everybody in town so much, but I am doing really well here in Homer. Today I went to my co-worker Amanda's son's Birthday party at a pizza place in town. Yummy. He turned eight and he has a little crush on me. He took a shower, wanted to get his hair done, wear nice clothes and borrowed his dad's cologne when he heard I was coming!!! So cute!!!
I started studying for my paper that is due on June 20th and replanted my tomato plants. Found a small little green tomato, and lots of flowers that will hopefully turn into more tomatoes. Watched some more soccer on tv, Sweden-Spain, they beat us in the last minute 2-1... bummer!
Saturday, June 14, 2008
5 day summery
(Friday, June 13, 2008)Friday the 13th. Thirteen is my favorite number since I was born on the 13th, so no big deal for me. Had a pretty busy week, just working at my two jobs. Watched as much soccer as I can when I am off, since there is a Championship going on in Europe right now and I can can usually watch the early game in the morning before work. I was so excited to discover I have the channel that is showing the matches.!!!! Wish I could record the later game, but I can't get my VCR to work. Tomorrow morning Sweden is playing and I am off work!!!! Perfect!
Home sweet home
(Sunday, June 8, 2008)
Glad to be back home again, even though I had a lot of fun in ANC. I made a new friend too. The friends I was staying with, left to go to Homer the night I drove up, but they let me and their other friend from Homer and her two children stay in their house while they were gone. We stayed up chatting late every night and I really liked her. She is with Y W A M in Homer and I am hoping to connect with the base there since I miss my years with them in Maui.
Was able to find some bookshelves on sale and left the boxes in my friend's garage till next time they come down or I come up with a vehicle. Wish I could have brought them home this time but I can be patient. It is nice to be home with my dog again. I am pretty sure he hardly missed me at all, playing with his little friend outside everyday.
Glad to be back home again, even though I had a lot of fun in ANC. I made a new friend too. The friends I was staying with, left to go to Homer the night I drove up, but they let me and their other friend from Homer and her two children stay in their house while they were gone. We stayed up chatting late every night and I really liked her. She is with Y W A M in Homer and I am hoping to connect with the base there since I miss my years with them in Maui.
Was able to find some bookshelves on sale and left the boxes in my friend's garage till next time they come down or I come up with a vehicle. Wish I could have brought them home this time but I can be patient. It is nice to be home with my dog again. I am pretty sure he hardly missed me at all, playing with his little friend outside everyday.
School is out
(Saturday, June 7, 2008)
Sad to say the class ended tonight. I learned so much during these two days and am so excited to be back in school. I was also inspired by all the graduate students that were taking this class too. I would love to go on and do the Masters program, but I should just focus on this BA for now...
If I could get into research at a big university I would be so stoked. That would be so much fun.
Went to the movies after the class. Tomorrow I am flying home but will have most of the day to drive around and buy a few more things I need.
Sad to say the class ended tonight. I learned so much during these two days and am so excited to be back in school. I was also inspired by all the graduate students that were taking this class too. I would love to go on and do the Masters program, but I should just focus on this BA for now...
If I could get into research at a big university I would be so stoked. That would be so much fun.
Went to the movies after the class. Tomorrow I am flying home but will have most of the day to drive around and buy a few more things I need.
Back in school
UAA campus
(Friday,
June 6, 2008)
What a fun day. It was an amazing class. Even though I hadn't gotten the information about what books to buy and read before class I wasn't behind. Ran over to the campus bookstore on our lunch break to get the material.
I was almost late this morning because the did a building switch on us, last minute and I had to get some help to find the new building... that's what I get for trying to be prepared, huh!
The campus is wonderful. Had no idea I would like it so much. Maybe it would feel different if the hallways were packed with students but now during the summer it was such a peaceful and calm place.
If I have to move up here for my last semester of schooling I won't mind at all, but for now I'll stick to Homer for awhile. The teacher was very good too and I wish it was a full semester class, not just a two day class.
Did some shopping tonight, just basic stuff, because I won't be returning the rental to Homer, I'll fly home instead. The rental car owner will pay for most of my airline ticket since he had to back out of our little deal. Very nice of him, and I can still use the vehicle while I am here. So the only real disappointment is that I can't load up bookshelves and groceries like I had hoped.
What a fun day. It was an amazing class. Even though I hadn't gotten the information about what books to buy and read before class I wasn't behind. Ran over to the campus bookstore on our lunch break to get the material.
I was almost late this morning because the did a building switch on us, last minute and I had to get some help to find the new building... that's what I get for trying to be prepared, huh!
The campus is wonderful. Had no idea I would like it so much. Maybe it would feel different if the hallways were packed with students but now during the summer it was such a peaceful and calm place.
If I have to move up here for my last semester of schooling I won't mind at all, but for now I'll stick to Homer for awhile. The teacher was very good too and I wish it was a full semester class, not just a two day class.
Did some shopping tonight, just basic stuff, because I won't be returning the rental to Homer, I'll fly home instead. The rental car owner will pay for most of my airline ticket since he had to back out of our little deal. Very nice of him, and I can still use the vehicle while I am here. So the only real disappointment is that I can't load up bookshelves and groceries like I had hoped.
On the road...
(Thursday, June 5, 2008)
Worked this morning and then I arranged to pick-up the cute little VW Beetle to drive to Anchorage. The drive went well and I only spent $36 in gas!!! Swapped the cars at the airport and now I am driving my free (!) rental. Spending three nights at my friends house while taking my college class. I drove over to the campus late tonight to check out what building I need to go to tomorrow so I wouldn't be late trying to find it in the morning. Now I can sleep in peace. The campus is only about 10 min away.
Worked this morning and then I arranged to pick-up the cute little VW Beetle to drive to Anchorage. The drive went well and I only spent $36 in gas!!! Swapped the cars at the airport and now I am driving my free (!) rental. Spending three nights at my friends house while taking my college class. I drove over to the campus late tonight to check out what building I need to go to tomorrow so I wouldn't be late trying to find it in the morning. Now I can sleep in peace. The campus is only about 10 min away.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Even luckier today!!!
(Wednesday, June 4, 2008)
This is just too good to be true! Today at work, my co-workers sister, who knew I was trying to get a ride, called and said there was an ad in the paper about bringing a vehicle to Anchorage...
I called right away, and sealed the deal. It turned out to be a woman I worked with at the newspaper years ago. Now I have a ride both ways, and all I am paying for is gas. I am dropping one vehicle off at the airport and picking another one up! How awesome is that??? Somebody is really looking out for me!
Did my 12 hour workday and it was exhausting for sure. The restaurant was super busy tonight for several hours straight. That is a good sign the tourists are in town, I guess...
This is just too good to be true! Today at work, my co-workers sister, who knew I was trying to get a ride, called and said there was an ad in the paper about bringing a vehicle to Anchorage...
I called right away, and sealed the deal. It turned out to be a woman I worked with at the newspaper years ago. Now I have a ride both ways, and all I am paying for is gas. I am dropping one vehicle off at the airport and picking another one up! How awesome is that??? Somebody is really looking out for me!
Did my 12 hour workday and it was exhausting for sure. The restaurant was super busy tonight for several hours straight. That is a good sign the tourists are in town, I guess...
Lucky me...
(Tuesday, June 3, 2008)
I can hardly believe what happened to me today. I called to find a cheap rental car for my trip up to Anchorage this weekend. I really don't want to drive my old "gas-hog" if I don't have to, so I thought I should check around a little. Well, guess what, I was offered a free rental car, just pick it up from the airport and bring it back to Homer... Now I just have to find a ride up to Anchorage or buy a one-way ticket and fly. It will still be cheaper than driving. I am sooooo stoked!!!
I can hardly believe what happened to me today. I called to find a cheap rental car for my trip up to Anchorage this weekend. I really don't want to drive my old "gas-hog" if I don't have to, so I thought I should check around a little. Well, guess what, I was offered a free rental car, just pick it up from the airport and bring it back to Homer... Now I just have to find a ride up to Anchorage or buy a one-way ticket and fly. It will still be cheaper than driving. I am sooooo stoked!!!
Payday!!
(Monday, June 2, 2008)
A double payday for me. It has been a long time since I had a paycheck, over 1 1/2 month, I think. I like paychecks, even thought they were both pretty small this time, but that will get better from now on.
Worked at the restaurant in the morning and photo store in the afternoon. It was a long day, but just a warm-up of 10 hours, with a 45 min break in the middle. On Wednesday and Thursday I have 12 hour work days with only a 25 min break in the middle. I think that might be really tough...
A double payday for me. It has been a long time since I had a paycheck, over 1 1/2 month, I think. I like paychecks, even thought they were both pretty small this time, but that will get better from now on.
Worked at the restaurant in the morning and photo store in the afternoon. It was a long day, but just a warm-up of 10 hours, with a 45 min break in the middle. On Wednesday and Thursday I have 12 hour work days with only a 25 min break in the middle. I think that might be really tough...
Chillin'
(Sunday, June 1, 2008)
Took it real easy today. Went to church this morning and saw some old friends and got to practise a little sign language too. I have forgotten a lot but as I was trying to sign, it was coming back to me. I wish I was off work on Thursday afternoons so I could go to the deaf social they have every week and practise.
Sorted some of my books and watched TV. I really didn't want to go outside much, very windy. It was a good relaxing day...
Took it real easy today. Went to church this morning and saw some old friends and got to practise a little sign language too. I have forgotten a lot but as I was trying to sign, it was coming back to me. I wish I was off work on Thursday afternoons so I could go to the deaf social they have every week and practise.
Sorted some of my books and watched TV. I really didn't want to go outside much, very windy. It was a good relaxing day...
Friday, May 30, 2008
Hello Sunshine!
Grabbed my computer, hopped in my truck and drove down to the campus late this morning to use the Internet. There is a deck with chairs and tables on the second floor and I am sitting here enjoying the warm weather. My sweater keeps coming on and off because when the sun is hiding behind the clouds it can get a little chilly but I am very happy to be able to sit outside at all.
Last night I had a late night at work because we had customers come in and order just before closing, but I didn't mind, more hours/more tip...
I slept in this morning, my ears are popping again, so maybe I am getting sick or perhaps it is some weird kind of allergies. I'll get lots of vitamins and rest and hopefully it will go away, whatever it is.
Next week I will start getting busier so I am not sure how I will have a chance to get online and blog, so it might have to become a weekly recap or I can type my days and add later, I'll have to figure that out...
Last night I had a late night at work because we had customers come in and order just before closing, but I didn't mind, more hours/more tip...
I slept in this morning, my ears are popping again, so maybe I am getting sick or perhaps it is some weird kind of allergies. I'll get lots of vitamins and rest and hopefully it will go away, whatever it is.
Next week I will start getting busier so I am not sure how I will have a chance to get online and blog, so it might have to become a weekly recap or I can type my days and add later, I'll have to figure that out...
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Summer???
(Walking Troy on my road, enjoying the green everywhere)I think spring, however short it was, is over and we are experiencing summer right now. I heard a rumor we are getting 72F tomorrow but I don't know if I believe that. It has been beautiful all week and I am really enjoying it, even though I am inside most of the time. I got a new schedule for the summer and I will be doing both jobs almost every day. One place in the morning, and one in the afternoon and evening, with Sundays off. Time will fly by and winter will be here again in the blink of an eye if I am not careful!!!
Today I was off in the morning so I have been running errands the past few hours. I found out I can use the WiFi at the college even over the summer and it's so much more peaceful here than at the library. I was going to add some older pictures today but the sun is calling me, will try to do it in the morning tomorrow.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Quick notes
Super busy day today so I will make this quick. Saturday I worked at the restaurant and I got my first share in the tips.... Liked coming home with some cash in my pocket.
Later that night I went to my friends house and watched a movie with her and her husband after their kids went to bed.
Sunday I slept in and took it easy. Cleaned my house and took a long walk, weather was very nice.
Yesterday was Memorial Day and I worked at the restaurant again. Nice tip day!
Later I picked up the furniture that my friends mother wanted to get rid off. I was so excited to get a mini office and a dresser!!!! I can't believe they just gave it to me...
Today I am working two jobs so I am in a hurry to run a few errands this morning.
Weather is awesome, wish I could get a tan but it's too cold to go to the beach...
Later that night I went to my friends house and watched a movie with her and her husband after their kids went to bed.
Sunday I slept in and took it easy. Cleaned my house and took a long walk, weather was very nice.
Yesterday was Memorial Day and I worked at the restaurant again. Nice tip day!
Later I picked up the furniture that my friends mother wanted to get rid off. I was so excited to get a mini office and a dresser!!!! I can't believe they just gave it to me...
Today I am working two jobs so I am in a hurry to run a few errands this morning.
Weather is awesome, wish I could get a tan but it's too cold to go to the beach...
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