We didn't get the place in Deer Creek. Ashley called last night at like 8:00 to tell me that they chose the other people. We're bummed, but we're also the first people that they'll call if another place opens up. It just wasn't meant to be, I guess. I've been perusing the internet for brown shiny riding boots the entire summer. I'd been going back and forth about buying some that were more expensive and better quality versus just getting some cheap ones. I realized that I won't be wearing them much, so it wouldn't be worth spending the money on real leather and whatnot... so I found these last night and liked them and just went for it. I'm ready for fall now! I still need to find that black and white striped top, though.
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Philip and I went to look at the place in Deer Creek last night. It's really nice and super cute; we really hope we get it! There is another couple interested, so Bob (the property manager--he's young and should not be called Bob, but that's his name, nonetheless) is supposed to call me today and let me know if we're chosen. Both of us feel as though we're not going to be picked. The other couple really wanted to move in on September 15 when it's first available and, although we're open to that too, our ideal time for some reason was October 1. We made it clear to Bob, though, that we would be happy to move in on September 15 if we could get the place! Since it's already noon and I haven't heard anything, I'm assuming we're not being picked. I won't be totally heartbroken, but I'm pretty excited about it! Bob said if we weren't chosen we'd be placed on a waiting list and would be the first people he calls if something else op
Phil and I have been discussing and sort of stressing over the whole prospect of moving in together. With him working in Peoria and me working in Normal, the possibilities are limited and we'd both be making sacrifices (mostly financial, of course) to do it. We've been toying with the idea of him just working at Proctor until he could find something in Bloomington--then we would move in together here. Living somewhere in between Peoria and Bloomington is pretty much a commitment to him staying at Proctor. There are other factors, as well, and it's just a confusing situation! Anywaaay... I've been perusing craigslist to see if there are any postings for good places. Last week I saw a place in Mackinaw that was pretty cheap in terms of rent and sounded fairly nice; I'm still awaiting pictures and word from the landlord on if they will allow Chloe. I'm not impressed that it's taken them this long to get back to me, being that she told me she'd do so this
I'm reading a really good book right now that I'm excited about! It's called Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt. I feel as though Philip's friend, Mike, told me about it a few years ago. I've had it on my shelf since then and decided to pick it up a few days ago. I really had no clue what it was about before I started reading it. I liked the title and the cover art because it sounded and looked kind of creepy and I like things that are kind of creepy. I've been hooked since about page 3. It's about Savannah, Georgia and, from what I can tell, is also about a murder that occurred there. I like it a lot because the author is good at painting pictures of what the town is like. (He described Savannah in exactly the way I would picture it to be--quaint, green, garden-y, old, historical, willow tree-y, southern-hospitality-y, and almost England-y.) The characters are also very vivid to me. The story just flows and, overall, I'm reall
New episodes (season 7) of How I Met Your Mother start on September 19. I wonder if I'm going to be able to finish all of the other episodes before then. I hope so! It's my new mission! Netflix only has through season 5 available, so I guess I'll have to go to Blockbuster or something to get season 6. I love that show and will miss getting the dvds when I'm done, but yay--new episodes!
The end of another week. I'm always so amazed at how quickly the days and weeks fly by. I mean, it's already mid-August. Insanity! Tonight after work I went on a bit of a shopping spree, but I got the best deals ever . I found a cute top that was on clearance for $12.99 at JCPenney, but I also had a $10 off any purchase coupon, so I got a $40 top for $3.00. Then I went to Kohl's and found some black patent high heels on clearance for $11.99 (from $59.99). I also had a $10 off any purchase coupon there too, so I got $60 shoes for literally $2.00. It was crazy! I got $100 worth of merchandise for $5! I was so proud of myself for bargain shopping. But I also bought a $45 bra from Victoria's Secret (though I did have a $10 off any bra coupon... so it was originally a $55 bra). I was never a believer in Vicky's bras until a couple of years ago. I've been needing a new strapless one for awhile. The one I have is from sophomore year of high school (yeah--it's m
I have to admit that I do miss my planner looking like this... This was a pretty typical week during grad school; sometimes more, sometimes less. I loved writing all the stuff I had to do in there and I think I miss having a lot to keep me busy (sometimes). I feel much less productive, even though I know there are things I could be working on. I think I need a lot of structure in my life; I don't do well with free time (even though I do love it). Anyways, I can't wait until I'm done working these late nights at Heartland. I thought I'd be cool with it indefinitely, but I'm totally looking forward to having a normal schedule most days. I will have to still work one late night a week until 7:00, but the rest of the week I'll be done at 5:00. My new schedule will begin on the 29th. Then perhaps I can have more of a routine--I really need to back to exercising and once I have time in the evenings, I'll be able to go to the fitness center on campus after
Today I was in two orientation sessions at work since I am officially an employee. First thing this morning we met with HR to talk about insurance and retirement and all sorts of other benefits stuff. I feel really lucky to work at Heartland because the benefits are really good. The health insurance is even better than at BroMenn, I think (or maybe I just wasn't signed up for the best one there). All of that always confuses me because I don't really know the jargon, especially for retirement. The retirement plan (SURS: State University Retirement System) is something that I have to choose within the next six months and it's a once in a lifetime choice! How stressful is that?! I'm sure it'll be okay no matter what, but it's confusing when they're talking spouses and annuities and investments and other things that I don't know about yet. I can't wait until I can go to the dentist beginning on September 1! In other news, why in god's name can'
We explored Morton yesterday evening and weren't very successful in finding apartments. We found two complexes that we were familiar with based on their bad reviews on an internet site. We also randomly found some small complexes--none of which looked very nice or had signs up about availability or how to even inquire. Unless we're given some great information about a different building before mid-September, I think we'll end up going with Cape Cod Village . It's quite expensive, but probably worth it. It's the nicest we've seen, there's a lake, they allow animals (cats AND dogs, so we could get a pooch if we wanted), there's a clubhouse (pool, billiards, work out room, tanning facility--all free), and another cool hang out spot with tables and fireplaces outdoors... there's just a lot going for the price and it's a good location too (close to the interstate). I think we would be happiest there and if it didn't work out, of course we'd on
So, yes... I have a jerb. And Philip has a jerb. And we can move on with our lives. I can't reiterate enough how happy, excited, and relieved we both are. I just knew we'd get jobs this week! On Friday our plan is to drive around Morton and see what types of apartments are there. We probably won't move until the beginning of October, but it'll be fun to look. I hope we're able to find something that's nice and new-ish and not too expensive. The tricky thing will be finding somewhere that allows cats. Now that it's actually going to happen, it's weird to think about packing up all of my stuff and moving, really for the first time ever. I wonder how much stuff I actually have. It doesn't seem like much (mostly clothes, really), but I'm sure it's more than I think. It'll be interesting to put all of our stuff together and it be our stuff. It's fun. And cute. There will be a lot of logistical things like furniture to figure out.