Summer '09

Suddenly, my short break is halfway over. It went by so fast, and I can't believe I go back to school a week from Wednesday. It's been pretty busy so far, but I think this next week is going to be far more chill.

Ben and I went to California last week, and spent Monday-Friday out there. Flew into Las Vegas, where we stayed the night, before heading to Ridgecrest to find Ben an apartment. Let me say it -- I HATE LAS VEGAS. So gawdy and icky. And plus, that place has super negative energy. I don't like the idea of a place that thrives on other people's weaknesses. But Ridgecrest was cool, and a lot of fun. We stayed at Steve and Lisa's, which was great since we don't get to see them very often. It was a pretty lowkey trip, or at least felt like it was, even though we were zipping around town looking at properties up until the last minute. Ben found one and got approved for it, and is moving in about a month. It's a really nice place, and I'm super pumped for him.

Today we went into Chicago for my second interview at the Chicago Council. I was recommended for it after my first internship didn't work out due to scheduling conflicts. And turns out, this one was the same story. But they said that if I have afternoons free this winter, to give them a call and re-apply, because I seem like a great candidate. So, I guess I can't be too upset, since they did like me, but it still sucks that I didn't get the position. It seems like an awesome place to work.

This week, I'm just hanging around. Ben and I are going to a wedding this Saturday, and Sunday is his graduation/job party. Then on Monday, it's back to the city to get ready for classes on Wednesday. Only ten months left until graduation!!!