Recap: I’ve had a great weekend. Amber and I headed out for Albion, Nebraska Friday afternoon. I was a little nervous about meeting her parents, but I had a good time. We ended up coming back Sunday night through some rain and just lazed around yesterday (kinda). Most of you probably don’t care about every detail, so I’ll hit the highlights:

• A town of 2000 has a country club, a bowling alley, “billboards,” and a “mall.”
• My sense of humor is similar to her dad’s.
• It is virtually impossible to sneak up on anyone in that house.
• A walk through a wildlife preserve. Sometimes wet toes are worth it.
• Three games of “cosmic” bowling. During the second game I got my first ever turkey, followed it up with a fourth strike and crushed Amber’s measly score of 112 with my best ever 169. Let her win you say? Psh. I didn’t have to. She got me in the other two (and I was trying).
• A 10 minute drive lands you in the middle of nowhere to see more stars than you can imagine.
• Knowing that without a doubt we’re both on the same page.
• Looking through old photographs.
• Spending the better part of a day at an estate auction and walking away with a coffee table for $2.
• I can still touch a ten foot rim, even in jeans and a sweatshirt.
• Willingly listening to country music. (What?!)
• Home cooked meals! From Boy Scout Hash to homemade pizza, I ate well.
• Driving the truck I almost owned.
• Four hour conversations.
• A feeling that gets stronger every single day.
• Leaving a good impression…? I hope so.

Currently Playing: Switchfoot - On Fire

I’m standing on the edge of me
I’m standing on the edge of everything I’ve never been before.
And I’ve been standing on the edge of me
Standing on the edge

And I’m on fire
When You’re near me
I’m on fire
When You speak
(Yea) I’m on fire
Burning at these mysteries…
These mysteries…these mysteries
Ah you’re the mystery
You’re the mystery

Seriously though, I can’t think of many jobs like mine. I get paid to sit at a desk and pay attention to people walking by, say hi, and basically do whatever I want (with a few limits). I can’t make a lot of noise. I can’t leave the desk unless the desk is on fire or I’m being threatened. I can’t play an instrument (damn!). I can’t host parties at the desk, although occasionally it happens anyway. One of the best things is having time to do homework (usually), and all I have to do is work on it at the desk and I get paid for it. I can’t complain. Although some of my raises were absorbed when they raised the minimum wage…

Speaking of work, my job responsibilities just got expanded. Most of you reading probably already know that I deliver mail as well as working desk shifts. It’s pretty fun because I get to know lots of names and where everyone lives. The only thing that kinda sucks is that I don’t always have a face to put with a name. Anyway, I like delivering mail, although forwarding all the shiat for people who don’t live here anymore can suck my balls, Mr. Garrison. Anyway, I am now the Strong Complex Mail Manager. Yeah, I know, it’s impressive. Considering I’ve basically been managing the mailroom since day one. The one thing I’m curious about is whether this new title comes with a pay raise…

I’m supposed to be having a discussion with my boss in about 30 minutes to talk about my new responsibilities. Or something. It should be exciting. I’ll be at work already. Or still.

Teh Jimini will mourn this day.

And I thought I was starting to feel old. I take it all back.

The rest of my day will probably be kinda busy. I’m hoping to go get a haircut when I get off work, then head out to the career fair for some schmoozing (how the hell do you spell that anyway?) with employers. After that I’ll be delivering more mail, but this time with a title! My early evening should be pretty open, and then later tonight there’s an ARH Gen Body meeting. I doubt there’s all that much on the agenda, so it shouldn’t be too bad.

Alright, need to call my parents to see about plans for Fall Break. I’m out.

Currently Playing: Bowling for Soup - 1985

It’s just a catchy tune. So catchy.