an update of sorts
since i've been laid off i've spent a great, overwhelming wonderful, amount of time down in madison with someone that made that transition from 'holy shit what am i going to do' to 'what did i do before you again?'... like a joyful expectant mother i like to wait some time before actually discussing the people i'm sleeping with. at least online. in the place my mother might actually find out that i am sleeping with anyone, not just someone.
last week i came home on sunday after a long weekend spent introducing the bed partner to the parents and drinking excessive amounts of beer while listening to blues music out at the highly glamorous Monroe fairgrounds. i was tired. and notably hungover for the majority of the week. but i kept up with my weekly duties, the house things, the bill things, the pretending that i care about life here when there isn't anything here to really are about, except for my washing machine and closet - i suppose - but those are close to unnecessary anyways. and last thursday i had a fantastic interview that i finished off feeling very well about and left me smiling as i drove back to WI again for the weekend. we spent friday night in Ripon for an unveiling of an iron sculpture that the guy helped pour - all 1400 lbs of it - for the arts college there. it was amazing and i hope to post pictures of the art opening at some point. pictures of the first 800 lb pour can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/beckstar/sets/72157601879718560/
for the most part this was a much anticipated trip with the exception that thursday, after the interview, a cold that had been treading on a fine line all week came full circle and smacked me upside the head with a great big 'ta-da' and an evil laugh. i hated my body that day. when you're travelling 300 miles to see someone, for a special occassion, i'd think the least my body could do for me was hold on for 4 days before throwing a disease that leaves snot dribbling from your nose before the weekend. thankfully i wasn't sick alone and i recovered and after a wonderful weekend i again returned home last night, only to wake up with cramps and 3 large zits around my chin. for a brief moment this morning i was grateful i went to WI with only a cold.
