Long Overdue

I haven't written in a while and if I wanted I could offer up that its because I've been busy finishing final projects and working at the nursery, but really that wouldn't be the case. Yes I have been busy doing those things but free time was still in excess. The reality is that I was lazy.

So here is an update. Now that both of my projects are done (and before they're due I might add), and knowing that I am only working on Thursday this week, I decided to get myself out of my lazy haze and post an update.

My job had been less than thrilling, more like migraine inducing, but its a job that pays me and thats really what matters, right? The last nursery I worked at was an hour and twenty minutes one way, with 21 screaming toddlers to take care of, and other women workers who took full advantage of my low ranking on the job position food chain. I spent the entirety of my days being a herder of children, only to be scolded when one of the 21 got away from me. (While the rest of the workers were doing a whole lot of nothing I might add.)

One of the women at the nursery told me my accent was very strong and asked me where I was from. When I told her Ohio is in the mid west she responded by saying, "OH like cowboys, the wild west?!" I just said yes....no point in ruining her excitement.

I celebrated the end of my week at that branch by watching a pigeon explode at the train station. Things are never dull here.

Apart from school and work I have to admit I haven't been doing much of anything. The weather is starting to get nicer so hopefully I can motivate myself to get off my butt and go outside soon. I think some park time is much needed.

There's lots of countdowns happening right now so below is a detailed list:

9 days until Chicago
11 days until Mandy and Sneff Mama come visit me in Chicago
23 days until I'm back home
34 days until my mother comes to visit me once I'm back in London

This summers going to be crazy but I really wouldn't have it any other way. And if things work out for this weekend I may be going to Wales for a Literature festival, so expect pictures of camping and intellectual conversation to be posted after.

Can't wait to be back in good old Amurrica, friends. See you all very soon.