Break

Yup, it's break, I'm in Rapid City with John and his family, and I'm incredibly glad to be here. It's nice to just sit in a bookstore and not have to worry about homework or curfew or anything like that. I like reading graphic novels to unwind...they're great. I'll probably have a collection once I can afford to buy one on a semi-regular basis. That'll probably be when John gets done with his schooling the next time around. He's great--I can tell him anything and everything that's bothering him, and he listens. Sometimes he gets a little defensive, and sometimes he tries to fix things and gets a little frustrated when he can't soothe my fears right away, but he loves me. And there aren't any secrets I can't tell him. There are a few days, like today, when I really don't feel like talking about something because I really don't want to end up bringing a downpoint into a lovely day, but he can tell when something's bothering me and will keep aasking about it until I tell him. I have to admit, that makes me smile. But then I usually end up thinking about whatever it is far longer than I want to, and of course it dampens the mood. Ah well. As he said on his blog, it'll balance out somehow.

I think I'll probably end up getting two jobs this summer. I really don't want a crappy wedding, and with my bills every month, I buy one thing frivolously (usually around $20, like Memoirs of a Geisha) and end up with $3.65 in my checking account. I guess I'll just have to stop buying anything and just put whatever I'd be spending on stuff into savings. I'd like to be able to buy my wedding dress BEFORE the wedding. :) So if anyone has any suggestions as to what to do or not to do for two jobs this summer, I'm open for ideas!