Day 347: 8/23/12 - "It Will Rain"

"Cause there’ll be no sunlight...
...There’ll be no clear skies...
...Just like the clouds
My eyes will do the same...
Everyday it will rain, rain, rain..."

-"It Will Rain" by Bruno Mars

Party Number Two: The Access Services staff were so sweet and gave me a small luncheon party today.  I over-indulged (again) but it was tasty.  And it was nice to sit and chat with staff that I normally don't get to interact with as much.  Only two more parties to go (and lots of more things to clean up!).

Heartbreak and Smiles: Today I found out that two people I know well are both pregnant.  I'm happy for both of them though totally floored by one of them.  I am also completely heartbroken because both of these people are my age (or slightly older) and once again I'm watching others have what I want...knowing that I won't get to have that.  So part of me is happily planning for a 4th baby blanket (plus the one I have to finish), while the other half wants to lay down and cry as if her heart is breaking...because it is.  Maybe one day it won't hurt as much as it does now...

Moving Day Approaching: My moving day feels so real now and I still have so much to do..  I have to call the truck company tomorrow to find out how it works when you have a car that needs to go on a trailer on the back (you can't load the darn truck with a car attached to the back!).  Then I have to call the movers in Florida because they haven't bothered to get back to me and I need to schedule them to help me unload the truck.  Wish me luck!

Day 315: 7/22/12 - "Promise of You"

"The promise of you, 

Sleeps in the air

The air that I breathe

And I know that its true,

Don't have to convince myself to believe..."

-"Promise of You" by Edwin McCain

Tension Headaches:  I had one all day...because I'm stressing about my move.  I think I know that I'm not going to be able to get a mover to move my stuff...I'm going to have to do it myself.  But oh well, you have to deal and sacrifice, sometimes.  This will be my sacrifice.  I'm just going to have to pack strategically, get rid of anything I no longer need, and call in reinforcements....that being my dad, if he is available.  If he's not available, then I'll have to figure out something else.  Wonder if I have any friends interested in a road trip in a large moving truck?

Day 305: 7/12/12 - "She Works Hard For the Money"

"She works hard for the money
So hard for it honey
She works hard for the money
So you better treat her right"

-"She Works Hard For the Money" by Donna Summer

47 And Counting: That's how many days until my last day at UTSA.  It didn't seem so far away when I gave notice - as a matter of act, I felt as if it was sneaking up on me, but now I truly do feel as if it is far away.  I know that will change as soon as I go to find a place to live - that process always sucks a bit of life out of me, and takes soooooo long!  But it will hopefully be rewarding as well - I am keeping my fingers crossed that I get lucky and find something great at a great price...and not too far from work...Okay, I'm asking for too much.  I think I'll just hope that I can find something in my price range!

Day 302: 7/9/12 - "Chicken Fried"

"I thank God for my life

for the stars and stripes

may freedom forever fly

let it ring

salute the ones that died

the ones that gave their lives

so we don't have to sacrifice..."

-"Chicken Fried" by Zac Brown Band

Too Tired To Post: There are some days where you are just too tired to even think about posting, let alone get around to actually posting anything.  That was yesterday, so this post is a day late.  There was just too much going on and then I was back at it today (which I'll cover later).  No chance for me to get much rest after trying to find the best travel deal for my trip to Miami to find housing.  I'm still a bit worried about that since I know that I need to find a safe place to live that is not too far from work (I don't want to have to get up at 5:00 in the morning just to get to work by 9:00!).  We'll have to see - I'll be checking tomorrow night for some more possibilities and then checking with some locals to find something that works.  Wish me luck!