It's been a while... so I guess my New Years' Resolution.... I failed. That's really it. I'm dealing with the DUI classes. They're quite boring. I want to fall asleep during every session, but they're almost over. Thank goodness. Two more classes and one more meeting session, and I'm golden.

I've also had an interview at a local animal hospital. I also had the opportunity to shadow some of the receptionists. I really hope I land this job- it would be epic for me! The people there seem really neat, and they seem to be really organized. The staff all seems really nice; I think I hit it off with the people I followed. They seemed really kick-ass. I'll keep ya posted as the week progresses. Maybe.

I went to the animal shelter today, and got to visit with one of the coolest dogs ever. I met a basset hound cross today, and really wanted to kidnap her. Unfortunately, there's really no more room in my heart for another pooch. Bailey is really time and love consuming. She's a great dog, don't misunderstand. But, she, as one of my friends noted, is sort of like a princess. She demands a great deal of attention. And affection. And love. I enjoy her company. It's good... I enjoyed a walk we took today. It was actually pretty nice today weather wise, and began snowing lightly as we crossed the Lawe Street Bridge. Then, as I was admiring the snow, Bailey decided to roll in water fowl poops. It was gross. We went home, and I promptly tossed her in the bathtub. And now, well, now she's smelling great and laying on my ankles. Oh, fruity smelling dog. I hear beagle snores and am lulled to sleep.

Snow!

I got a phone call last night, around 7 p.m. from the guy. He had gotten an antelope on opening day, and had wanted me to appear. I considered helping, and realized, upon walking in his shed, that this antelope smelled far worse than the deer that I remembered my dad getting in my youth. Instead of being helpful, I sat on a 4 wheeler, attempting to keep him company and occasionally offer comments of support. It was kind of nice, hanging out in a shed. It reminded me slightly of the feeling of family I remembered during deer season back home.

I awoke this morning to a radio alarm clock , wrapped up in his arms and a majority of the blanket, only to find out that the dog appeared to be really excited that we had finally awoken. I began putting my socks and jeans back on from last night. He looked out the window and said, "It's a winter wonderland!" I peered out the window after finally getting dressed, and a sudden wave of excitement came over me. I realized that the feeling of home had suddenly come to eastern Montana for me, but the snow had come a bit too soon. A majority of the leaves have not yet fallen, though the sky has recently been overcast and gloomy. There has been snow, but until today nothing has stuck around.