No word. Still waiting on pins and needles . . .

It's so sad not to wake up to an ocean view with breakfast on the balcony *sigh*Had an interview today. I felt it went very well. My interviewers made me feel at ease and gave me the impression that I would enjoy working with them (and it's not kindergarten!). I hope to find out tomorrow their decision. My fingers are crossed!

Shells and things

Combing Marco Island:
Shrimp
Conch snail
Sand dollar
Mole Crabs
Scallop Shells
Slipper Shells
Coquina
Clam Shells
Cockle Shells
Murex Shells
Sunray Venus Clam Shells
Mangrove Roots
Sea Weed
Manatee
Dolphin

And the light sinks beneath the horizon

From the balcony the lights of the neighboring pool and my computer illuminate the tranquil night. As I'm writing these words a constant, cool breeze caresses my finger tips as the sounds of the Killers fill the dark night's air. From my birdseye view I can hear, but barely make out the outline of the coast.

We got off to a later start on Friday than anticipated (about an hour or so). The route to the island was very direct and easy to follow. I made sure my side window was thoroghly taped before leaving. Therefore, I only occasionally had to stick my hand out the window while driving to make adjustments. It took us close to 5 hours.

The first day was mainly designated as recovery, as we didn't make it down to the beach or pool but spent time napping/reading/ and helping W write a paper for class. O, and apparently not only do I talk, but I giggle in my sleep. How creepy is that? lol.

My grandparent's rented condo is quite spacious and oddly enough reminds me of the many summers spent on the Cape May Point coast. You know, I would really like to rent that house up there one summer just to relive great memories.

Anyway, I spent a couple hours noodling in the ocean and we actually managed to come close to what we think was a manatee and what we know was a dolphin. Although, the dolphin scared the shit out of all of us. A dorsal fin popped up right in front of us, putting my grandfather into a defensive stance, while my grandmother and I backed up. It didn't take us long to figure out it was a dolphin, but that split second would have made quite a photo, lol. I'm going to take goggles out tomorrow. My brother found very large, perfectly preserved, sand dollars on the sand bar when he was down last week.

After the sun (yep, I did manage a slight sunburn), my grandmother made a great dinner - after which we visited the vacant pool. It's so quiet here. Apparently, most of the condo owners are snowbirds so we pretty much have the place to ourselves. Ah, this breeze is so fantastic there are just no words to describe it. I wish there were a couch or hammock out here. I just want to sleep out here in the sea breeze. While this trip is so pleasant, my mind is still grappling with my impeding financial doom. Something good has to come my way soon, right? It can and it will.

Breathe out, So I can breathe you in . . .

1 More day until my long weekend in Marco Island!

A hotdog in one hand, a beer in the other, and Wayne's World on t.v. It's official. I am on a much needed and greatly appreciated vaca. I was in a much more festive mood earlier today which was abruptly interrupted by balancing my checking account. Yep, I can now call myself po'. I have to land and accept a position asap ( I did throw out a ton of apps this and last week, so someone better fucking call me!). I have nil. In fact, I am feeling pretty guilty about taking this vaca seeing as though I have nearly maxed out my credit cards. With that in mind though, I do need a few days away to relax, focus, and remind myself of why I want - but more so- need a career. Anyway, I plan on spending next to nothing. I am only buying gas and food (and it wouldn't hurt me to skimp on this aspect : ). Ugh! It's 10:30 and I have to get packing - have to be on the road early!

I Give Myself Very Good Advice but I Very Seldom Follow it…

Kerplunk!
Car issues today. Woke up at the crack of dawn to drive my father to work (his car died last night). Ironically, on way from his office to mine my car decided to finally fold too. I knew it was coming! Steering wheel just froze up like a popsicle. Apparently, there was a belt that came apart, my alignment needed adjusting (which pisses me off because I just had this done), and my power window needed a new rotor (or something?). All going on my credit card.
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Anyway, the repairs were going to take a while. So, I acquired a rental car and decided to make a second attempt to arrive at my original destination . Here's where the story becomes surreal. Yep, someone rearended the rental at a traffic light. It wasn't a gentle nudge. Luckily, there doesn't seem to be any damage to the car. LOL, what a day.

"Do you have books on gonorrhea, because my son has junk in his draws"