Better late than never...

It's been over two months since my last post. I have no legitimate excuse: I simply haven't made time for blogging. Here is an overview of what I have made time for.

Brian and I closed on our house June 6. I spent the next 4 days transfering all of our stuff (using my parent's truck). The hubby and our good friend Stephen helped move the heavy stuff. I had us completely moved out of the apartment by the 10th (actually getting tan in the process), and spent the next couple weeks unpacking boxes, and packing my bags for Alaska.

I spent most of July in Ketchikan, Alaska with my grandparents. This summer trip has been a family tradition my whole life. This was the first time that Brian got to come, though he could only get off work for a week. I spent twenty wonderful days fishing off my granparents' beach, learning how to cook family favorites, picking wild blueberries, walking downtown with my brother while making fun of tourists, and spending time with my incredible grandparents. I'll blog about them and some trip specifics some time (maybe with some pictures...). They are two of the most interesting people I know. My grandpa's life story is especially amazing.

During the Alaska trip, my wisdom teeth decided that it was time to start coming in. As all but one of them were impacted, that meant that it was time to stop putting off getting them pulled. So, a couple days after I got back, I had them removed. I don't remember much about the next two weeks except for that pain killers are a wonderful thing. Also, because of my relaxed state, I decided to dye a portion of my hair purple: something I've wanted to do for years. I don't think I would have done it if it hadn't been for the meds, so in a way I'm glad I had to get my teeth out.

The most dramatic change in my life in the last four months is my new job. The last few weeks have been, by far, the most stressful I have ever known. I am taking 10 graduate hours (that's equvalent to 20 undergrad hours folks) and teaching 2 sections of modular college algebra. I have to drive an hour each way to school. I leave the house before the sun is up and often get back after it sets- and it is not even Daylight Savings Time yet. ::sigh::

I want to write more about my life as a grad assist: I think you'll find it amusing and possible interesting. So look for more updates soon: I have to have somewhere to vent about the craziness.


"May you life be interesting." (Ancient Chinese Curse) :-p