The night rider

I'll be hitching a ride on Amtrak back to my place in Flagstaff in about 4 hours or so. This is assuming, of course, that it isn't running hours late like it usually seems to...and, in turn, forcing me to work with 2 hours of sleep. Cross your fingers for me ;)

As always, I'm running low on enthusiasm for the return trip; the main reason I want to return is to keep money coming in and to see my friends, but being around the house to help my dad (who is on crutches now) and my mom out is kind of nice. Also, I eat much better here. The time with Matt has been too short, and I want to play with my nieces more; that's always the case for my vacations though. At least I have a functioning camera now (my DSi), so I will be sure to post some pictures later.

I have got to start reading more; I think when I get back, I'm going to hit up Bookman's and grab a few fantasy-ish books. R.A. Salvatore, here I come!

I think, with this new position I have at Ardrey, I'm able to feel a little more satisfied with my life. I still need to finish my degree of course, but I have some responsibility and am (hopefully) making some sort of a difference. I've always been the kind of person to make sure everyone else around me is happy--usually before myself--and this kind of job is perfect for that. Even my shitty days at work have me smiling and nodding, escorting people around and running the show; I enjoy that. It forces me to be active and be social, because otherwise I would be reclusive on those days. I wonder what it would be like, running a theatre in New York or some big city...

As I type this, Matt and my dad are enjoying some chocolate silk pie, so I'm going to stop fighting the urge. I hope you enjoyed your Labor Day weekend!