Late in the Week
It seems like forever, both since I've been home and since I've had internet. But I'm back up, and I'm going home tomorrow. I'm actually going to ride the greyhound for the first time in years, on an 11 hour adventure that wouold only take me 5-1/2 hours to drive. Joy. Furthermore, I'm going to Edmonton on Friday to interview the person who is to be my counterpart. And I'm on the phone with Diane to revisit our plans for meeting in Edmonton tomorrow night. I'm not sure what we're doing.
I saw the first actual leaves of spring today, and had my camera ready.
Sinking
My body is very trained to my routine. I caught myself trying not to roll over this morning because I afraid to hit Diane or one of the cats. It was a dissappointment to realize that I'm not at home.
Almost 6 Thirty
Normally, I'd be going home today. Not so. I'm staying through to train the new people. It was "lesser of two evils" desicion that is still an even race. On the bright side, I have to go to town to take one of the new people in for training, and since I'm supposed to be off at noon anyway, I'm going shopping.
I've been in a strange place mentally for the passed few days. Or weeks. Could be the changes that have been going on, or maybe the weather, which has been windy and gorgeous. I'm still rolling that story in my head, but I should actually sit down and do some writing.
Today's Rune:
Ehwaz, the Horse. Power, recklessness, motion and communication. Hmm. That about covers it. I was actually thing about horses yesterday morning... I wonder if this is related.
Clouds
Rain, sweet cleansing, spring time rain. I love weather. I walked everywhere today, watching the clouds roll in, feeling the blowing against me, smelling the approaching rain. It was glorious.
I think I'm going to work through my next days off. There's a lot of work to do, since Marty's gone, and I have a guy working in the warehouse who is slated to work my days off who has no training. So, it's go home and never get this one on the right track, or make the sacrifice and stay to train him.
Not Now, Damn It!
My ear has been itchy for a couple of days. Now my throat is scratchy and swollen. I don't like being sick, especially up here. It's the kind of thing where if one person gets it, it travels around pretty fast. I'm pretty resilient, usually. Hopefully I can kick this pretty quick. It also makes me tired. I really wish I could sleep in :P
61hrs Later
Finally! I just *JUST* finished KOTOR II!! It really was an awesome game, and I'm glad the story played out the way it did. Awesome :D
5:44am
Ah, there's nothing so soothing as french cbc and a large man snoring two feet from you. :P
Home day!!! A quick shower, some orange juice, a bagel, a few hours of work and I'm on the road! Have a good weekend, kiddies.
New Toys
I've been playing with widgets and found this cool widget that allows me to do posts without having to log in all the time. Istant posts, like instant oatmeal: hearty and delicious.
This is going to be pure insanity.
Short
I've been daring people all day. I'm irritable and a little irrational. I'm in the mood to bite people. I say this alot, but I really feel that I could rend people to pieces some days. Sometimes I think I really am crazier than I admit.
Tonight I'm going to sit and finally bust out my new recorder and teach myself to play something. I'm really in the mood to get out and do something different. And tomorrow I get to go home. That's something. A long weekend too.
There are schools of shamanism that view dreams, both night and day, as realities on another plain. I've been thinking about this alot too.
Sunset
... a picture of the view from my back door. The sun was setting last night, as I was sitting out having a smoke, and I decided I should get my camera and share some of what drew me here. Because contrary to what most people think, I'm not here for the money. Well, not strictly for the money.
I talked to Sonja last night for a bit. It was really good to talk to her, to hear her voice again. I really look forward to seeing her, if things don't work out right away for her visa.
Liquid Sunshine
"My dad used to tell me if I complained about what I was eating it was because I wasn't hungry enough."
-Darwin
One of the guys from work mentioned this the other day. We were laughing about people who constantly complain about camp food. I like the food here, personally. I like that I get apples for lunch everyday, orange juice for breakfast; I like that I can sit outside at night and watch the stars and the moon; I like the people, the woods, the quiet at night. And this got me thinking about not only food, but everything I've been doing as far as work is concerned. I won't get into it, but it has been a little frustrating getting set up here, since I switched back, but I've decided that I can tell them "I'm full," and enjoy the simplicity of camp life and work. I have the ability and knowledge to do the job, and it is going to be a rough go for a bit, but it is rewarding. I just have to stand firm and outline for them what I will and won't do. Easy. Little steps.
I booked my trip to Greece yesterday. We fly out of Edmonton on the 18th of september and I'll be in Athens for my birthday. I even have enough money to pay for the trip part of it. Now it's just a matter of saving up money for the adventure part. I'm vera excited.
