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So I'm not entirely sure how many people actually read this or follow it... But I'm hoping there are still quite a few of you out there. Somewhere. If I'm lucky. I'd like to point you to another blog. You can find it here.

I've done some pretty interesting stuff recently. I'm making the most of my current situation by trying to make new friends and have new experiences. I had my first bad date. I'm planning a trip to Billings for New Years. I've been passing a lot of time with friends. It hasn't been so bad, though I'm still in that sort of "Things were nice the way they were a few weeks ago, and I want that back" stage. Hopefully, I'll get over this relatively quickly. But c'est la vie. Chances are, things won't ever be the way they were before. I'm growing, and that's important, right? (I hope so.)

At any rate, that's really all I've got. Again, check out that blog. It's kind of enjoyable.

things to consider...

So, I've been giving some thought to stuff, and am up for any input you're willing to throw down. Feel free to shoot me an email if you feel like contributing. Things on this list include

• Why are some things or people easier to get over than others? Why is it that when a relationship ends for a specific reason versus a slightly more positive ending, the former tend to be easier to get over? And when does it get easier to move on? Is it ever possible to "get over" these things?
  
• Why won't my car recover? And what if it dies?
  
• Where is my life going? And why am I afraid to go wherever life might take me? Does this mean that I might grow?
• What's it like wherever you are?
  

Moving on, Helena was a good time. It was nice. We had plenty of good food. And got to go to the Health Foods store. And a restaurant that made weird looking, but great tasting sandwiches. I got to stop in Billings, and had an adventura there. It was relatively delightful overall. Next step: get back to my current reality- work and essay writing time.

Sure, I'm a slacker

So once again, I have a few updates because I'm slack-tastic at keeping this thing updated on a regular basis.

1. I got accepted into the University of Montana. Go Griz! I need to write an essay to get into their school of Education, and I'll be good to go.
   
2. The MLK Jr. project is going slowly. Mostly because I'm lacking in the motivation department. Is it just me? Not sure.
   
3. I'm not going to make it back to the Wisco for the holidays. Sorry guys, airfare is expensive and my car is old. Gas is also expensive. I'm planning an adventure to Helena, and I'm getting to babysit on Saturday for two of the coolest kids!

This is really all I've got that I feel compelled to share with the world. I hope that everyone's doing well, and making the most of the winter and their holidays. Much love from the middle of nowhere Montana!

Where I'm at and going, part 2

So over the last few days, I've been faced with a few challenges, so to speak. While in the process of gathering things and taking steps to remain in Montana for a while post VISTA and applying to college (again), I've had things shoved in my face that have made me want to take a few steps back and reconsider where I really want to be and why, and where I really feel my life is headed. While in the process of doing this, I consider my friends from college. Most of the people I had been close with seem to either a) still be in college or, if they've graduated b) are figuring their life out and seem to already have some direction that I seem to be lacking. This confuses me, as I feel like I missed something in college- the process of being serious and determining where I wanted to be and what I aspired to do.

Meanwhile, there's drama in boy land and my car is still broken. This doesn't really help in the figuring stuff out department, but it certainly helps in the taking two steps back and reassessing the situation.

Hopefully, life will sort itself out. It always does, right? Maybe this is a sign that I'm really not supposed to be in Montana.

recent chain of events

A little (but not too much) has happened since I've been here last.

Updates inclue:

• Applying to the University of Montana (it won't be hard to get in!)
  
• My car decided that it dislikes the cold/winter in Montana. It hasn't been starting. I've a new battery, and will soon have a block heater. Hopefully, it will recover soon.
  
• I'm planning another adventure to Helena for Christmas. Whoo hoo!
• Work is going well, but my fundraisers and court watch programs are flopping.
  

This is really where I'm at- there might be more to come post- Navidad. (Feliz Navidad, prospero ano y felicidad!)

So it has been a while since I've had a few spare moments to "scribble" thoughts down here... But I realized that it's probably about time.

I've realized that there are a few things that drive me nuts recently. On top of the socks that don't match and money that isn't facing in the same direction, I'm also quite annoyed by people who say, "stop over", then are on the phone the entire night... Lame. Also, the 15 mph thing on city streets-- so not over that yet. Its a pain. But at any rate, no more negatives.

Thanksgiving was delightful- slightly overwhelming but not bad. It was a good excuse to get away, meet people, visit Amy and Steve and see the mountains. Ben's family seems pretty cool. They actually reminded me in an odd way of my own family. Ben's dad seemed like a happy cross between my uncle Dan and Aunt Jenny- a hard working farm type guy who runs the occasional marathon in Alaska. Also, his mom and sisters seemed pretty cool...

Work has gotten slightly better- poinsettias have arrived and for the most part, have been delivered. We still have a ton and a half left, so if you're in Eastern Montana, reading this and need a poinsettia, give me a call. I'd be glad to hook it up. Courtwatch seems to be flip flopping very quickly, but it might recover. Delfs and I are doing a fundraiser this weekend with the help of the Great Grains guys, which is definitely exciting. Hopefully, we'll be able to get rid of a few more poinsettias...

And, the best part of today is that it's SNOWING and it's actually STICKING on the sidewalks and streets. I need to invest in a shovel, and tuck Edna away in her room. I'll certainly miss biking around, but it's a bit too cold and snowy for that.

Scary adventure that I forgot to mention: So, a few weeks ago, I was watching Skeet, the crazy dog in my yard. One of the neighbors dogs saw him, and immediately decided that he hated Skeet. He manages to burrough his way through my fence, and I manage to shove Skeeter into my apt. without injury. Meanwhile, crazy dog starts jumping at my door, and Skeet's whining loudly. But, he lived. I was just super nervous about it... Note to self: avoid neighbor dog.