Andy and I just found out, for sure, that we're going to California for Christmas. I'm going to meet his grandparents, which I guess is the next big step. His parents are buying our tickets as a Christmas/birthday/graduation present for him. I'm really excited. We've never taken a trip together, other than going back home to visit and moving here.
I'm looking into getting a second job. Maybe another barista position, if nobody minds that I was fired from my first one. I just need something to 1) fill the days, and 2) pad my bank account a bit. I've been so irresponsible about money since I've gotten here. It'd be great to actually get enough money tucked away so that I didn't have to worry. Maybe one day I'll send my mom a big check to pay back the entirety of the loan she gave me, rather than month-by-month installments. Stuff like that.
I can see how adults get so boring so quickly. When money becomes such a real concern, it's easy for it to take up your mind and you forget how to relax. I remember going out to lunch with my old youth group leader a few years ago and all the adults there were talking about the construction going on. My friend Tom turned to me and said, "This is boring." Yep.
I signed up for another round on self.com, which is great, since once the Self Challenge ended, I got really lazy about exercising. It's good that I'm giving plasma so often, though--hearing my weight every week reminds me that I should be doing more. Not that the number matters. I just love my muscles. FLEX!