Yeah, if you've got what you need for tonight dealt with, then try the improvements tomorrow. You had a big day, even if Grace was a trooper. Get some rest.

So the hide glue stuff seemed to go pretty well. I'll leave it tonight, and nothing will get stressed until Wednesday at least.

I also finished the mechanical side of the electronics, as far as getting them mounted (too close to the neck, oops, will have to notch that out). I'm trying to decide if any of the rest of the electronics work can be done ahead of the assembly, but I don't think so.

Sleep. Sleep is goodness.

I've been fighting with Devi for her to just go the fuck to sleep. It's partly age, partly a likely tumor. I'm not doing anything invasive to figure out which, the end is the same. I'm just watching for when Devi is uncomfortable. So far, she's got signs all isn't right but she's still engaged in things that piss her off. So, onward.

I made a pot of rice of the kind you brown and simmer tonight, and threw in a chopped onion and chopped orange bell pepper. Kind of bland, but it's healthy and I got 3 meals worth of food without having to brave the rain outside.

Yeah, if you've got what you need for tonight dealt with, then try the improvements tomorrow. You had a big day, even if Grace was a trooper. Get some rest.

This. I'm sorry it was such a rough day and wish you rest tonight.

So that job I thought I was up for? Doesn't exist. The Head at the nearby school apparently hired a new teacher for next year already without informing or consulting the English department. The friend who got me to apply in the first place feels awful, considering I spent hours on resume and such and got three people to write me letters of rec on short notice.

I'm feeling like I've been on a roller coaster. I hate roller coasters. Ah well.

Oh, Pix, that's awful. I'm really sorry.

Thanks. I don't know for sure what would have happened, of course, but I'd just let myself start thinking about a world where I didn't have to spend ten plus hours a week in my car and where I'd be making at least $10K more than I am currently. I'm trying to be philosophical about it and convince myself that I didn't really want to leave--and you know I had mixed feelings--but it was so exciting and out of the blue, and now it's just...flat. And my current admin knows I was ready to think about leaving, which is never a comfortable place to be.

Blah.

That's rough, Pix. At least it was nice of your friend to try and get you a foot in the door?

Absolutely. Diamond shoes and all. I'm very grateful to be gainfully employed.

That sucks, Pix. But the situation does have the virtue of clarifying your feelings about your current job and willingness to go. So that could be helpful.

Pix,

all that prep will be worth it. You will be ready for the next opportunity.