my first blog. how fun is this?

So, I was at work a few days ago and the word-of-the-day was "blog." I was suddenly inspired (though not quite enough to make this blog that evening). I was having a conversation with a dear friend about recording memories through writing and photography, each of us commenting that we keep journals during exciting times, but fail to record mundane activities in daily life. I have set about on this great expedition to regale my readers with the unremarkable details.


I just got back from a visit to Pensacola, FL, my hometown. I caught up with some family and friends, enjoyed relaxing and the beach, and essentially got a taste of my old life. It was bittersweet.
Back in NYC now, and my episcleritis has really flared up, which causes me to believe that it's acutely related to my stress level, which triples as soon as I see the "Welcome to Manhattan" sign on the Triborough Bridge. I am going to the eye doctor tomorrow to see if there might be some kind of drug to keep my red mutant eye from scaring little children at Riverside Park. hehe.

Tonight I had my first meeting for the mentoring program of my Master's Program, I am really looking forward to doing some productive work and helping first year students (I know I could have used it!).

I go back to my part-time job on Friday and my regular schedule will be Fridays and Saturdays from 10-6, which means, that will field work and class, my only day off will be Sunday. I will see how long I can handle it, I think I will be okay though.

My new roommate moves in tomorrow, and I am excited to meet her. She is from FL as well, so hopefully we will have things in common.

On the way to the mentoring meeting I ran into an old "friend" on the street and realized that people (meaning myself) do really see better in hindsight. As Eddie Vedder says "I saw things so much clearer once you were in my rearview mirror." Pearl Jam. Brilliant.

Well, that's all I care to write tonight.

Goodnight!