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't I find a black and white striped top and brown flat boots? I have searched the internet high and low and I can't find what I'm looking for! I see all of these pics on Pinterest of exactly what I want and no websites actually sell it! I also haven't seen such things in stores and it's so frustrating! This is all I want...

Just plain, but boat neck would be okay. Why is this so difficult to find?!

I kind of want more shiny leather ones, without slouch, but I would even take this if I could find them. Oh, the fashion dilemmas.

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