Time Off

Being unemployed for a little while put me a bit on edge. I am so used to living day to day with a set schedule and having to fit everything into the random times in between being busy. So not having much of anything to do for a few days was really weird.

I spent July 4th by myself, just relaxing. It was enjoyable. I didn't do much of anything. I made beef jerky, watched a few tv shows, read outside for a while, and was a lazy bum!

Thursday was much of the same. I searched for apartments online and spent some time on the phone with the car shop trying to figure out what was going on with my car. I also got drinks with a good friend and just hung out at night.

Friday I got a massage (I love half priced online deals), made a cheesecake, and went to a friends house for a pool party. Another low-key day that was enjoyable.

I felt off the past few days knowing that life would be pretty busy the next few weeks/months, and that I won't have many more days like this. That also made me feel better about everything. Days like the past few made me feel lazy, and horribly unproductive. I didn't feel useful or helpful.

Yesterday I woke up and made a strawberry sauce to go with the cheesecake and then went over to my friends 4th of July party! It was my main goal for staying home the past few days. I knew it would be the last real party I could attend and it gave me an excuse to see a lot of people. We had a lot of fun throughout the afternoon and night, ate good food and just had a blast in general. It was also a celebration of the release of their new website. They have been working on it for about 8 months now! I suggest checking it out www.featsheet.com I think you'll really like it!

Today I'm carpooling with a few people down to NJ where I'll meet up with my parents and then we will head to Virginia to sign my contract and look for an apartment. I'll also be meeting one of my department heads (possibly both) and getting a little more information about what I'll be doing. I'm excited, nervous, and overall feeling pretty good about everything.