So I was sitting in class early this evening and I glanced out the window to see the sun just beginning to set. The warm colors it was projecting all around outside made me feel a sense of utopia. I felt completely at ease. I'm crossing my fingers that the temperatures warm up quickly and summer breaks out soon.
Aside from the snow today, so strange, the weathers been gorgeous. I've been able to wear short sleeves and flip flops. I drove the other afternoon for a while, windows down listening to Minus the Bear, enjoying the breeze flowing in my window and out the others. I felt alive for the first time in a while. I'm done with the cold, with the snow... I want to be outside and bask in the sun.
Luke and I went walking on Saturday afternoon on the east side. We walked for over an hour, and went to flatrock on the East side and sat and talked. I can't wait til the weather is like that everyday, all day. Casey and I ventured to flat rock yesterday to relieve some of her stress and we got caught in a rain storm which was kind of exciting in itself.
I applied at Hollister on Wednesday out of desperation of needing a job. The manager set up an interview as I was filling out the application on the computer. I was interviewed on Friday by the assistant manager, and he tentatively hired me on the spot. This morning I got the call from the store manager confirming me being hired. I start next week. So although Hollister may not be my ideal job, it is a job, and it will be fun, and I will meet some interesting people... and well, again, it's a job. I'm excited. When I think Hollister, I naturally think of the beach and of summer... so I feel that it may be the perfect job for the time of the year we're approaching.
I also secured a house for this summer and next year. Christian and I were looking to find a place together, but the place he found didn't allow pets but I urged him to live there regardless because it was too good of a deal to pass up. As it stands right now, I am living in a two bedroom house, alone, for now. The place has been empty for about a year now because the landlord redid the entire place. There is tile flooring throughout the house except in the bedrooms and living area. I have my own washer/dryer and I have a dishwasher, which I doubt I'll really use. The place is absolutely gorgeous. There's a granite area to eat at in the kitchen overlooking the living room. I am thrilled to be living in this place and if for some reason I decide to go to graduate school in Oswego, I would love to stay in this place for the following two years. My lease begins in May, which is strange for college living, but that means I have an entire month to move out of the house I am in now into the new house because my lease here isn't over until June.
Like I said... I'm feeling very at peace right now. Things are a bit crazy, but I'm feeling calm and ready to handle whatever comes my way. Summer does that to me. I'm very excited.
And for the record, London was just fantastic. I wish I never had to leave and I also wish I wasn't on such a SCHEDULE while there. But, it was great none the less. I was talking with Matt Driscoll yesterday about traveling and my trip to London has really made me want to just pick up and GO for a month or two and see where I end up. I would love to do that.
