Blog Slacker

Yes, as you can see, I have been slacking on my blog. Part of it is because not too many exciting things have been going on around here. Work doesn't change all that much. The other part is that I haven't wanted to use my daily hour of free time to blog. I have more important things to do. Like, for example, showering. So, I am writing in response to our half hour early departure from work.

As many of you know, last weekend (the last weekend in February), I was in Seattle visiting the fam. It was wonderful being able to hang out with people who know you best. My sister also used my incredible visual talent to help with the interior paint choices. I must say, her townhouse looks fabulous.

I also realized that I vomited negativity about AmeriCorps all over my family. I have also vomited negativity all over this blog. Just all over. What a mess.

Everything I had to say was depressing. "AmeriCorps sucks. I'm lost. I won't find a job. I don't know what to do with my life." As KE$HA says, Blah Blah Blah.

So, I've decided to change my attitude. Look for the positive things about AmeriCorps. Try and form a life plan. So far it goes like this: take the GRE (I'm in learning mode now thanks to tutoring), move to Florida, find a job, love Dan, and apply for architecture school. Yup. After all these years I'm going to do it. No stopping Anne.

And, the cherry on top... Our next project is in NEW ORLEANS!!!!!!!!!!! Warm, delicious, fun, NOLA. And guess who lives only 3 hours away? Yes, Dan the Man. I will be able to apply and interview for jobs while I'm down there. The news couldn't have come at a better time. We will be working with Project Greenlight, going around the city changing lightbulbs to earth-friendly ones. So, if you see me riding a bike around New Orleans with lightbulbs in my basket, feel free to say hi. I'm thoroughly looking forward to it all. It's going to be great! Except for the whole one shower for 11 people thing... Oh, but no negativity here!

It's amazing what a weekend with family can do to the mind. I feel great. Work is going well. Today a girl told me "Thanks a lot. I really understand this better!" Music to my ears.

I hope all is well. It's stir fry time. I will try to write again sooner!

<3 anne