So today is 7/8/09, how could is that?

Yeah, I have nothing to add right now, will try to write something of substance tomorrow.

So II finally heard back from the place in Darien that I had interviewed at last month, I didn't get the job so it looks like it's back to the job hunt for me. Damnit, I hate the job hunt.

We should have a sign at the touch tank that says "Put your hands in the water and if you get bitten or pinched it's your own damn fault". Just saying.

Well, it's been a while since my last update, hasn't?

So to take stock of what's new in my world, Arch got into med school (YAY!) and she moved down to Florida last weekend so now Norwalk is lonely on top of being boring (BOO!). Me? I'm still working at my wonderful retail job and while I do like the people at my job it's boring, I want a new job. Speaking of potential new jobs I went on an interview this weekend, a learning center in Darien is looking for summer clinicians/tutors and it's a full-time gig so I'm really hoping to get that because it will be something of substance to put on my resume and who knows, maybe I'll actually like teaching. I'm still hoping to gain some experience working with the mentally ill/psych ward population so I'm going to also look into volunteer opportunities this summer. I'm pretty sure that after even a month I'll be able to tell if I can handle it. The aquarium is still fun though now also lonely because Arch isn't there and while I love all the people in my shift I am young enough to be their granddaughter or great-grandaughter even. I do love them but generaltional gaps can be frustrating.

So a bunch of people I know graduated over the weekend, so congrats to all of them. Come join me in the real world, I'm lonely.

As for plans for the summer? Perhaps a small mini-vacation somewhere, study for the GRE, take the GRE, start to seriously look at options for grad school and also look into the peace corps again (yes Kristen, I'm thinking of changing my mind again and perhaps applying to both grad schools and the peace corps this fall and seeing which comes out on top).

Have I ever mentioned how much I hate the rain and rainy days like the one today? Seriously, everything is all damp, dreary and depressing looking on top of being cold and windy. Where's my sun, damnit?

I'm so proud of the UConn women, 39-0, a perfect season. The final score was UConn 76 and Louisville 54. I am so doing the IF dance in my living room. ^_^

So I've decided that the Lindy Hop is an awesome dance that I totally want to learn and the Argentine Tango, when done right, is the best latin ballroom dance there is.

So I know that I haven't been blogging a lot but it's mostly because I don't have lots to say. I mean, my life is pretty boring right now, the only thing I'm doing is working at the mall while I'm searching for my first real job out of college. I am also volunteering at the Maritime Aquarium and that's fun. But yeah, my life is pretty boring. And to be honest, I haven't felt like sitting down and writing my opinion on some major/hot button issues though I probably will at some point but not at the moment.

So can Hugh Jackman host the Oscars every year??? He was awesome as a host, he looked like he was having so much fun out there!

Next kid I have to tell to not climb the seal exhibit is getting pushed in.

I got my ears pierced again today! So now I have tow holes per ear, pictures will follow soon. I just wanted to share the most exciting thing that's happened with me today.

Today history was made as Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th president of the United States! The amount of people in the national mall was estimated to be around 1.4 million people and could you blame them, for the rest of their lives they get to say that they were there. They get to say that there were actually there present in Washington DC as Obama was sworn in and gave his inagural address. I wish that I could have been there but it just didn't work out in my favor. His speech was really good and it's on itnues now! It would be better if it was in video form but a podcast will have to due. I wonder if they have his victory and DNC acceptance speech floating around there somewhere.

So I'm making up my holiday card list, anyone here want a card?

So the job that I interviewed for two weeks ago, apparently I interviewed for fun. At that time they thought that they were going to get more children for the program but now they're not so sure so they're not hiring anyone. Looks like I won't get to see if being an ABA therapist is for me.

Real World: 1 Erin: 0

Correct if I'm wrong but isn't it 2008? NOT 1930?


I guess the one good thing is that all the racists are coming out of the woodwork so now the rest of people who understand that diversity and tolerance aren't swear words can avoid them.

The most eloquent piece I've seen since the passing of Prop 8.

It was just so beautifully stated and written, go read it now!

Obama gets an 8-year-old pen pal 

So I just about died from the cuteness of it all. I ♥ Obama.

OBAMA IS THE NEW PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I am so happy that history was made and I was there to not only witness it but participate in it.

Today is election day and all I have to say is this: GO AND VOTE!!!!!!!!! You there, sitting in front of your computer screen go and vote if you haven't already. Vote because it matters, vote because you want to see change, vote because it's the single most patriotic thing you can possibly do, vote because the rest of the world wishes that they too could vote in our own elections, just go and vote!!!! I already voted, now it's your turn.