Wednesday July 23rd

I kept thinking of things to write about, and now they've all escaped me.

I have new photos... some from the Jewel concert I worked (venue, my roommate and her friend Kara and I, the view from the place, etc.) and then there is photos of Derrik, Katie and I at Balboa park on my first day here. I love the one of me trying to get Derrik to look at the camera and smile... mom says he's already intuitive. He knows my real state-of-mind. He sees that I'm a crazy lady. :) I love that photo though...

Got my paperwork all finished with the casino and should be getting my gaming license in 7-10 days, and then go to training, and then can start work. In the meantime I'm still applying for one-time jobs and temp catering companies, etc. HOPEFULLY some of these things will come though. As for me, I'd prefer to go back to the barter system. I'm now trying track a few ppl down who owe me money, and they are in MI, so it's pretty ineffective. Could use that cash right about now...

I applied to be a Princess at kids parties today. Now THAT would be a job to add to my resume! LOL. The jobs I've had in my life... they finished this round of interviews, but she said she would call me next week if they did another round of interviews.

I went in the hot tub again tonight. We have a nice view of the night sky out here- can't wait to get my hammock and a light out there so I can just lay and read. So peaceful.

After 4 days the lump on my head is still there, and still hurting. Trying hot compresses to promote my white blood cells to that area (stave off the infection). But looks like it's about time to suck it up and go see a Cali doc- all the glands on the right side of my neck are all flared up too- making my neck sore too. Thank god for Mitch and Nanco though- called on their VACATION to ask for advice (a Dr and a Nurse, and my "udder" family) . :) I've got a great and patient family. :)

What else? Since Friday at about 5pm, I have put 300 miles on my new baby. But she's a trooper and so good to me. I need a name already though! I was thinking Molly, but that MIGHT MIGHT be a name I was willing to name a daughter. And as my sister said, you don't want to name your kid after your car... :) Any other ideas? She's silver and shiny so I want something "sparkly" or "princess-ish"...

Golley. I had all these insights about California life this morning on my drive in circles around town, and now they have all escaped me!

OH, I am now officially a California resident! With the worst drivers license photo known. But oh well. That's all set.

Yesterday was one of those insanely unproductive days, every time I tried to do something, I could complete the task for one reason or another. So today felt so much better. And it looks like I have a clear schedule for tomorrow, but may try to go apply for more jobs! If the check I'm expecting comes through, then I'll go GROCERY SHOPPING! WHOO HOOO! WHICH reminds me! Guess what they are doing now in these big hoey-tee-toy-tee cities?! ONLINE grocery shopping. Which is great for disabled ppl like my roommate, and elders who can't get out. But, I want to use it, and THAT my friend shows how unbelievably lazy I am now. I didn't even want to actually swim today. Just didn't feel like using that much energy. Much preferred just sitting in the pool. Time for me to GET MOVING. Do laps. Go for walks. Such a lazy lazy girl. Can't start gaining weight in Cali, that's the opposite of the plan! Soon society will become so you never have to leave your home- tele-commute, socialize on a social networking site, date online, shop online, get your FOOD, meds, EVERYTHING online and have it delivered. Why leave your house? Ever?

Well, on that note, I'm going to relax and read- a real book. Water for Elephants I recommend it!

Night world.