Ups and Downs

This has been a week of ups and downs. It started on Monday, when I waited all day to hear about whether or not I was getting a final interview for Teach for America. Turns out, I did not. I found out at work, so I called my mom, cried a bit, but then ultimately had to compose myself and get stuff done. I was super bummed, but after talking to my friends and my mom, I have come to realize that there is something else out there, something better. I think that it's their loss for not taking me, that I would have been an amazing teacher on a reservation, but I will find something else. At the moment, I am really interested in working at a winery. That would mean staying in the area for a while longer . . . I'm not sure I want to do that though so it's definitely something I will have to think about.

Life has been movie heavy lately, which is an up. I've seen Frost/Nixon and Gran Torino, and loved them both. I can't figure out why Gran Torino was shafted at the Oscras . . . maybe they missed the cutoff? If not, the Academy fucked up. Next on my list is Slumdog Millionaire, which I plan on seeing this weekend. The Reader and The Wrestler are also at The Palm so I might have to go for the trifecta and see them all.

I've had the office to myself the past few days because Mariana has been sick. It's been a nice change because I feel especially useful. I'm the one people come to. Tonight is a bug up because I have a sushi date with Holly and McKenzie and I'm going LINE DANCING! Sushi will be delish, or course. We're going to Sumo, which I haven't been to in months . . . I'm branching out from Shin's . . . be proud. And line dancing? One of my favorite things to do EVER. It's been months since I've been . . . which is tough because not only is it fun adn great exercise, but it's a stress reliever and a therapeutic type activity for me. I'm proud to be good at it, and I can't wait to get out there and do some boot scootin'. I'm going to miss Rachel, Liz, and Allie tonight though because it is definitely NOT the same without them.

I'm ready for the weekend. I've been anxious all week, which is not healthy. I want to veg out so badly, and I will get to soon. Le sigh . . . only a day and a half left.