Checking in...

Not sure why I've been unmotivated to blog anything lately - it's not like I have had a dearth of free time at work, that's for sure. Things seem to go in cycles for me there. And there is so little that I have any control over - so mostly it's just when people (namely my direct boss but others too) give me stuff. My usual "responsibilities" are so banal it hurts and often take little time (and brain power). So there are times when the days drag on and on like nothing else and I think to myself - surely I could be doing something more useful, right?

That might explain why I finally bit the bullet and decided to apply to grad school. I've begun the process - Fafsa, Application, Goals Statement, Gather Letters of Recommendation, etc. Luckily, the program I am interested in does not require the GRE, so that's off the list. My college transcript came and I was relieved to see that I DID managed to pull off a 3.0 overall and I don't think I should have too much of a problem getting in. I am thinking that if all goes well, I'll start in January. Scary and exciting all at the same time.

I want to keep on with something in housing. I know that for sure. Where I go from there, we wil see.

I'm pretty darn excited about the oncoming fall weather. But I am worried that we'll be in for it during the winter. And I totally hate winter. But what can you do about it? Other than enjoy the gorgeous weather while it lasts and keep up your stock of allegra allergy pills. Haha! It's times like these when I wish that I had a patio or porch or balcony of some sort. That is something that will be top of my list when I ever move out of this absurdly cheap place. This weather makes me want to bake things like banana bread and drink red wine (not with the banana bread of course!) and make soups (in my new pot!) and lounge all day with the windows open and the curtains blowing in the breeze. That work thing really puts a damper on those lovely ideas, let me tell ya!

I'm also getting myself in the mode for the typical fall around-the-house nonsense - all those projects that add up over the insane summer months and just scream to be taken care of before battening down for the winter. My list is at 22 things and growing, prioritized by whether or not it requires money and if it's super important. Hopefully I can get cracking and take care of this stuff, esp. if I do go back to school. I've heard that sort of puts a crimp in one's free time - or so they say.

And with that, I'm off to empty out my tupperware cabinet, then put it all back nice and neat. And then make dinner. Which is still TBD at 8:15 pm... :)