Digging My Way Out

I’m half way!  Co-op always goes by so fast.  Or perhaps that’s just life.  A lot has happened since I last wrote.   Here’s a breakdown:

1.  I had car problems that resulted in me getting a new battery (despite it being a young 3 years of age).  In addition, I had to get a new alternator.  It was during this little situation that I experienced small town love.  The mechanic gave me a ride to and from work (from the shop).  Co-workers drove me to and from my house.  People are so nice here.  Also, the mechanic was insanely cheap.  I’m not complaining.

                   

2.  There was the great Blizzard of 2011 (and I survived).  I bought up all the pretzels and 20 oz cokes at Walgreens in order to prepare for at least two days worth of isolation.  Little did I know that I would be trapped for less than 24 hours.  Don’t get me wrong, the roads weren’t great, but Wisconsin knows how to prepare and clean up.  Props yo. Here are a few pics of the aftermath.  There were (and still are) piles of snow taller than me.  It’s pretty crazy and cool.  I wish I brought my sweet snow suit.  Bummer.

You can't tell, but the driveway is to the left of those giant piles. 

The piles are taller than the shovel.  You can see where I shoveled the pathway to the house.  It was about 1 1/2 feet tall.

The pile of snow was over 4 feet tall.  Probably around 5 feet. I'm 5'6".  This kinda puts it in perspective.

3.     I’ve been bored at work for the past two weeks.  I do love my job, don’t get me wrong.  But it’s so boring right now.  I literally spend 8 hours a day surfing blogs for fashion trends.  You can only do that for so long without seeing stars and stripes….well, stripes are actually a big trend this year.  I’ll leave them out of this.

4.     My living situation is interesting.  People are coming and going all the time.  During the week, a UW professor lives with me.  She’s nice (too nice) and makes sardines and oysters.  On the weekends, the mom comes home  and sometimes her daughter from college.  I adore them.  With the mom comes a lab and with the daughter, two cats.  This co-op has taught me that I am NOT an animal person, except for my fishies Gill and Ted (God rest his soul).  Cats are sneaky and jump out at you because somehow YOU managed the scare THEM.  They have it all backwards ;)

5.     I knitted a cozy cowl neck scarf.  I’m pretty pleased with it.  The quality of construction could be better.  But I try not to stress over knitting.  It’s suppose to be relaxing J  Here’s how it turned out:

6.     I’m starting to look for full times jobs.  I have no idea what I’m looking for or where I’m looking to go.  I'll update you on my progress, but please don't ask about it.  It's stressful and I have to focus on graduating first.  

7.     I miss London and Paris and all of their quirky qualities.  I’m open to opportunities in either location.  Thankfully, I’m in the right field for relocating there.  Gotta love fashion.

And here is where I fare thee well.  I hope I haven't bore you.  If I have, you should have stopped reading back at #3.  I can’t be held responsible for your choices.

Lovez.