New job and St. Louis Adventure

Today marks the end of my very first week as Assistant Director. It was an absolutely fantastic week! I am seriously the luckiest person in the world because I have the best job. My office is not even close to being ready which is kind of bothering me. Having my desk, phone, and computer finally arrive and set up just so after having to wait for what seems like an eternity will make next week just as exciting as this week. I am petitioning for a laptop so that when I am traveling for work I can also get some work done... hopefully the Dean approves that request. Keep your fingers crossed.

You may be wondering why Thursday is the end to this week... well, Jamie and I are going on an adventure to St. Louis tomorrow (I know, we are wild). Jamie has some law conference and I am tagging along just because I can. First stop, the budweiser facotry. Oh yes, you heard it here... Peyton is touring a beer plant and yes, Peyton will be getting tipsy. Also on the agenda- Daniel Boone's house, the historic district (for shopping of course), perhaps Grant's wife's childhood home, and last but not least, Wal-Mart. Most people do not think of Wal-Mart as a destination, but for those of us who live in cities where Wal-Mart is banned due to their lack of support for unions and the fact that they consistently underpay their employees much of the time considerably less than the living wage, this is like going outlet shopping. Seriously, I have ethical issues with shopping at Wal-Mart (I basically think that they are evil), but those low prices are like crack... once you get a taste, you can never get it out of your system.

The most exciting part of the Wal-Mart adventure is that we are getting a new vacuum. Our current vacuum is the one that my brother had in the late 90s. The filter has not been changed since 1998; it is hopelessly clogged. It barely picks up the tumble weeds of cat hair that are constantly rolling down our hallway.

Anyway, I have to pack... if anyone has any suggestions for things to see or places to eat in St. Louis, then email me.

I still love my elliptical machine

Since I have this new elliptical trainer (and it seems to be all I can talk about), I have altered my daily routine. I have been waking up at 6:00 to work out before work. Jamie put a bungy around the display, so I can now work while I work out. Since this change in my routine, I find that I am more productive for the rest of the day and I sleep better at night.

I'm Lovin' It

I love my new job. I love my new co-workers. I love my office. I love my benefits. I love my bosses. I love my school. I love my boyfriend. I love my friends & family. I love my apartment. I love my cats. I love this city.

I am loving life!