My Internet home is back! Yaaay!

I know it probably seems very odd to be glad about the return of a messageboard, of all the damn things, but I am glad to see the Countparts Messageboard back nonetheless. It has been a home to me in my love of all things Rush-related, and I'm beyond stoked to see it back!

I'm also glad to see that my job search seems to be bearing a bit of fruit now, too. I found out Tuesday about a position opening up with a criminal defense attorney, and I know for a fact that I am only one of two people who are up for the job. I spoke today with the girl I would be replacing, and got her to remember that we attended the same school at the same time. She assured me that she would be saying nice things about me to her boss, so here's hoping that I can get an interview and a shot at the whole enchilada! Go me!

So that's about all for now; I have to hit the hay cuz I have a spinning class at 10:15 in the morning, and then an appointment with a fitness coach at 6:30 in the evening. I'm feeling much better about getting a handle on my health, and am wanting to put effort in that I didn't before. Course, it totally helps to have motivation....'specially when it's tall, dark and dreamy! *snerk*

Oh wow man, I feel *SO* much better now....

So I just finished talking to my placement officer today, and now am in possession of a really cool job lead. It's in Portland, but we can deal with that. The guy's a criminal defense attorney, and this is my ultimate, money-is-no-object, idealistic dream job. She's also talked me down from freaking out about my resume and references and the boss from Hell.

Oh, and I just heard from my dad tonight too. He's sending me a package with a birthday gift in it! I can't even believe it....he hasn't done that since I was a kid, for one, and for another, he's paying my bills right now! So I figured that would be gift enough...but I have to admit that I'm now looking forward to it.

I'm also feeling pretty good about my swimming and such at the Y...I'm actually learning what I missed out on as a kid, and it's making me go every other day. Now I just need to talk to one of the trainers about some strength training, and things should go pretty well. Then to tackle the food bit, and I'm on my way. But for now, it's enough that I am making myself go to the swim class without fail. That's "One Little Victory", to be sure. :)

Born On The Fourth of July

Well, here we are on the fourth day of July, 2006. Although I'm about to get all political up in this bitch *snicker*, I was able to start my day on a high point. My kiddo and I actually began the day by listening to the live reading of the Declaration of Independence on NPR before we got up. I was still in bed, listening to the news, and he came in and snuggled up with me to listen to it. While the newscasters were going through the list of complaints the Founders set out against George III, he turned and asked me if they were talking about Dubya! *SNORT!* I had to work really hard not to laugh at that.

We have fireworks to set off tonight, and the city fireworks show to watch at the very end of the day. I also have Ben & Jerry's Black and Tan ice cream, which is flavored chocolate and cream stout! I have never had beer-flavored ice cream in my whole life, but it's actually pretty good! I was impressed....

Anyhow, I have a Star Trek episode to finish watching (City On The Edge of Forever) and some lunch to eat, and some more penpal letters to write. So that's all for now.