Shoes.

Let's get some shoes.

Let's get some shoes.

Oh my god, shoes.[COLOR="Silver"]

...really?

Well, yes, "really" because I did say it. It was just sort of stuck in my head...

WORK WAS SO SLOW TODAY. Ugh. I left an hour early, because there was NOTHING to do. Like, we scraped pieces of tape off the table. It was awful.

I don't know if I mentioned it, but there this fantastic Chinese restaurant that we're going to when you're here; it's the yummiest Chinese I've ever had.

So, I was reading smutty fanfiction yesterday, and it had been so long since I'd read anything, and I was so engrossed by it (and waiting for Teahouse to update) that I didn't even eat dinner. I'm mildly ashamed.

How are you today?

smuuttttty and whiny

I bet you're excited to be going home though! Although building closings suck. I guess we're lucky in that we only have to do them twice a year.

I was thinking about it, and it seems, at first, that you have significantly more work than I do as an RA. And then I remembered that we do move-ins and check-outs every three weeks, and that seems to even things out a bit.

England seems like it could be a fun place to work. I'm sure everyone would love my accent :) And apparently there are different words for baking terms in England. Like, it's not "pastry cream", but "custard" and instead of "pate sucree" they'd call it "short dough." I don't know, seems like it would be fun. We'd sort of have to have a decent amount of money though, and PASSPORTS!

I am excited to be going home ! I just want to see Miku and B - and for us to hang out (I obviously ish you could be there too, but I understand that it's not possible atm)

Yeah, we have building closings more than twice a year ... like, for spring break. I haven't gone through it yet so I can't really comment though.

I think I have more consistent work, as in things I have to do everyday, but in terms of long term time spent I bet it's about the same.

I bet we'd have to have a lot of money, that's why I think it's a good thing for us to be thinking about like ... two years + out ( i.e. now) I mean, we'd need plane tickets, start up money, jobs, (and visas that allowed as to acquire jobs) on top of passports, also - we wouldn't be able to drive in England so we'd have to think about that.

Things to ponder, === and it's of course all dependent upon which graduate school I get into over there.

I was wondering - should we offer to b and Michael to come with us? I know Michael want's to continue into grad school like me, and I'm sure whatever relatively menial job b acquired she could carry out abroad. Like waitress-ing or something. Not that that's a bad job, I just think she could do it both here and there.

I mean, we could offer, but I honestly think the four of us living together could quite possibly be the most destructive thing for some of us (like, the you/Alendra relationship, and probably the Alendra/Michael relationship). On top of which, I really don't think Michael would go for it, though I think Alendra would be enchanted by the idea, and but be unable to follow through.

There's no law that says we can't drive over there :) We would simply need to learn how the laws are different, and then acquire vehicles. It could be a fun adventure. In the mean time though, I feel like their public transportation is more developed than ours. I could be wrong though.

I wonder how hard it would be to get a visa. And would you need the visa before you applied for the job? Or would you need to have secured a position before you can get a visa? How does all this work? QUESTIONS!

I also like how living accommodations didn't get factored into your expenses. I mean, you'd probably be able to get an RA position as a graduate student, but I'd need some sort of apartment (flat...? When in Rome...) or something. Things to ponder...

One more thing: How do you feel about messenger bags vs. tote bags? I need something to carry my stuff around in when I get back to school and am having difficulty making a choice. Any input would be much appreciated.

I agree that that Michael might not care for it, and that Alendra might not be able to follow through - but I feel like they might feel slighted if we were just like "We're moving to England together~! KThanxbai" So, it might be a good gesture regardless. Thoughts?

Mmm, that's true, I feel like the length of time to acquire such things v.s. the benefits might not make it desirable. It depends upon the length of my degree program.

I think that I would be able to get a student visa regardless, and be able to prove I was accepted to a school over there, but you would need to have a job before getting a work visa, we can look into it.

I don't think they have RAs? I had assumed we'd be getting a flat together. Otherwise it wouldn't be as fun!

Messenger bags, no question, because when you're tired (which you often are) you can sling it over your back - totes always have to be handheld which is usually tiring after awhile. Also, messenger bags look cool.

Obviously we'd have to at least offer for them to come with us. Definitely a necessity.

I'm sure they have R.A.s, or something similar, but I'm glad that you wanted to get a flat, because that would be way more fun.

What's the news on your trip home?

OMFG. University of Bath. I want it. And Bath is so beautiful 0_0 and the flats are so cheap!!!

Still at UMO, all my new door decks are up, and two new bulletin boards are up - and there are a handful of residents still on my floor. (Including B -________- ) But they need to be out by 9AM tomorrow. Then we will close it up, and my parents will be here to pick me up. Home by noonish, hang with Michael and Alendra for the weekend. Vet and Dentist on Monday, final pack - biz on Tuesday, and I pull out of the station at Portland on Wednesday at 8 AM.

0__0

I still need to do a final run through in my hall - make sure everything is in order, double check signs I need to replace, etc. etc. But after that I think I'm all set here. I will be bringing HW back with me unfortunately. :(

You're absolutely right; it's stunning. I wouldn't mind living there at all. What are their academic requirements? And do they have a program that suits your career interests? Should I start researching jobs over there? :)

Also, I love that we sort of just were like, "Oh, by the way, we're gonna go live in England." When do you think you'll mention it to your parents? And do you think they'll have a big cow or a little cow?

It's cool that you got so much stuff done for your floor already, and that you'll be home in time to see Miku; I know you were super bummed about perhaps having to missing that. And bringing homework home isn't too bad, as I'm sure you'll end up at least a little bit bored while I'm working.

Speaking of which, today was officially my last day of work with my chef (until he gets back, of course.) He'll be flying out tomorrow morning, and completely unreachable for the next week. I won't be alone, obviously, but I will be working without him, and dealing with opening procedures and all that fun stuff by myself.

I'm not really freaking out about it at this point. He did a really great job of forcing me into independence (I get into "student mode" and tend to await instructions rather than take initiative) before he left, and so now, even if I do fuck something up, I'm comfortable with fixing it.

I honestly cannot wait to see you again. I know it hasn't been like, an absurdly long amount of time, but spending time with Camille made me remember what it was like to be with people who aren't clinically depressed, and I miss it.

And, more importantly (though I'm sure you could infer this part), I love you.

God, I just stalked through the whole city on google street views. This is a passion for place that I have not experienced. Talked to Michael for so long today that the rest of my minutes ran out (:cry:), had to buy a new card before the service date was up which was a bit of a drag, but on the plus side he'd been to Bath - he said it's a "city designed to be beautiful, in a way no other city is," which is very neat. He also said that the public transportation there was so extensive that it was actually his pet peeve about the whole place. Which, obviously, is good for us. I told him that I loved it and wanted to live there with you.

He said that he would go too, and get his Masters at UBath. 0_0 I think I am happy about this. I think that would be very fun actually, the three of us never fight, though I do get irritated with him. I mentioned it to Alendra, she didn't even sound vaguely interested. Whatever. Too bad.

UBath has two degrees I would be interested in, but their academic requirements are almost as rigorous as Oxford's. I'm hoping that's alright. Also it's VERY expensive. Well - the fulltime program is, which takes 9 months. The 'part time' (which I assume leaves you more time to work) takes two years but in terms of annual fees is obviously much less. Thoughts?

Packing up now, it's hard for me to decide what I will or won't need as I've never been to your place before (and come to think of it never shall again). Mostly clothes left at this point. You know me though, I always take too much - I wonder what that says about me? Am I a hopelessly materialistic capitalist? I think I'm probably just terribly afraid of being under prepared.

Yeah, as of now I only have four signs to make and my floor is set for another month. Yay me :mrgreen:.

I think my parents will have a moderately sized cow.

Good luck without your chef today! I know you can do it, the food will probably even be BETTTTTAAH. I'm sure you don't doubt that though.

Oh. hey.

Oh hey.

I love you.

I just spent a little time myself stalking the streets, as you put it (which I thought was appropriate and hilarious), and it is an absolutely gorgeous city. It seems like another world completely, and I wouldn't at all mind living there with you and Miku. I think it would fun to go out into the city with him and have him be all protective of us. That would be a hoot. Also, I feel like he would love the city for photography purposes.

I'm glad you got to talk to Michael; I sometimes feel like he's the friend I'm least in contact with (but somehow it doesn't make me feel any less close to him, which is probably why I'm okay with slacking off in talking to him) and it makes me a little sad. How did he have a pet peeve about public transportation? I simply don't understand.

We'd need to be there for more than nine months in order for me to actually secure a job. Two years is the average time a career-starter in the food service industry will stay in a position before moving on. But as far as expenses go, it's obviously your choice. How much more demanding would the 9-month program be in comparison to your typical college work load?

Exactly how cheap are these flats? And would it be difficult to find one with three bedrooms? Because obviously we'd all need our own rooms. Two bathrooms would be ideal as well, though not really necessary.

What exactly was Alendra's reaction? I'm surprised she didn't even seem to think it would be fun.

I hope you get home safely and enjoy hanging out with Michael and Alendra. Send them hugs for me! I miss them both so very much...all of you, really. How long has it been? Three months without them? I think I saw you at Christmas-time, didn't I? Maybe not, though I highly doubt we were in the same town and neglected to see each other. I am so very excited for you to get here, you have no idea. Well, actually, I'm sure you do have some idea, I'm just so excited that seems like the only appropriate phrase for my excitement.

Yeah, honestly. I want it, I was thinking it about it on the whole ride down from Orono today! It's worth saving now, I think we need a joint checking account or something - lmfao. Research time~~

Saw Miku and Len tonight wasn't the same without you! [IMG]http://i54.tinypic.com/27zyw4z.jpg[/IMG]

... 'nuff said.

The flats. OMG I was looking at four bedroom ones that were a little over 1200 pounds a month! Cray cray, and they had like - gardens and shit! Beautiful! We should spend some (most) of my Rochester time talking about this and looking at the apartment things and such! I'm excited.

Oh, I guess she was just tired before, because Micahel mentioned it to me and she was like "I'm so excited for that! I hope I can get an acting job there!" And I was like 0_0 Alendra wants to come too! So. Yeah. We're both def. going, and with how Michael is on certain things (in terms of following through when most people would think that you wouldn't --- ) he's probably coming - and flightly Alendra is in too, for however much that's worth. So. 0_0

I'm leaning toward the two year program? Unless I want to get my doctorate there too?

So, totally off-subject, but I'm looking out my window, and it snowed a few extra inches last night, and the way the sun is hitting the trees makes this place look like a postcard. As much as I sort of dislike winter, and snow, and the cold, and being stuck in this house because I know no people and have no money, this place is beautiful.

Speaking of winter, what're the seasons in Bath? Would we have to deal with interminable snow and cold and wind and ice and shitty shit?

I agree that we should spend some time while you're here looking at apartments, and maybe checking out the job market for Alendra and me, just so we know what we're up against.

I'm kind of sad that you guys got to see each other, and I wasn't there, but I'm also really glad that you guys got to see each other...I just miss you all like crazy.

So, I had some weird-ass dreams last night. Again. Surprise! I was back at school, and we were doing a contest to see who could make the best fried ice cream, except that we were doing it in like, a Walmart, or something similar, and all the recipes started with a ball of dough, which has nothing to do with fried ice cream.

Anyway, once we'd all dealt with our recipes, they sort of set us loose in the store, and I was walking around and saw this dish ware that had thermometers built in (so you knew how hot your food/drink was) which I thought was BRILLIANT, and I showed it to Aidan Boardman (who was inexplicably present in my dream) and he was totally unimpressed.

Then later, I was walking by the Starbucks that just happened to be in the Walmart, and Alendra and Aidan were play-fighting/chasing each other, and when Aidan ran by I stuck my leg out and kind of kicked him. He looked pissed, but I was like, "Shot from a friend!" (which is a Starbucks thing that has to do with free shots of espresso) and he cracked up. That was the end of my dream.

Very strange, no?

This is stranger though:
http://ingame.msnbc.msn.com/_news/20...icks?GT1=43001

I've never been more disturbed in my life, I don't think. That looks thoroughly unpleasant.

I've already told you about the climate of Bath. God. It's so perfect for us.

What an odd dream? I wonder why Aidan was pulled into your mind...

That is .... FOUL

Actually, that's the second dream I've had about Aidan in the last few weeks. There was another one earlier, but Justing Leclair was there too.

Does everyone change their avi as often as you do? Am I just crazy for not having anything else to wear?

Isn't it the weirdest thing ever? Like, it's not even a good idea. It's a physical manifestation of the way electronics get in the way of human connections. Not even a good idea.

Weird, maybe you're missing home?

Yeah, most people change their avi pretty often... Well... depends. I don't have much g so I chance a lot - to save money I only wear my multi equips and don't buy any commons. That's just me though.

Yeah. It's the ultimate in bad idea.

Two full days until I board the train. Crazy.

I am really quite excited about you coming to visit. It's gonna be so fricken much fun!

So, I'm donating blood today, as a way to feel like I'm doing something useful even when I'm not.

Pretty much everything has melted, because it's about 41 degrees and raining right now. I need to shovel the slush out of the driveway before it freezes into solid ice tomorrow, because that's just no good. I can deal with it, but Karen tends to fall over on regular pavement, forget about if it's iced over.

That's pretty much my day today, anyway. I'll be back home around noon, if you're around and want to chat :) Tomorrow is the vet? Or today? I forget...either way, best of luck with that!

Yup, vet today, dentist too! I finished downloading Sherlock for us! Yay!

So much excitement!

Why's your avi nakey?

I haz no money

I didn't know you didn't have clothes though... :-P

...also, I feel the need to say that I am equip-retarded, and that is why my avi is nakey.

It was a few minutes after I'd posted this when I went to change my avi's clothes, and then karma came along and bit me.

How badly wounded are you from getting Mou to the vet?

God. I love that you're equip retarded. I don't know why but I think it's adorable.

It's just my computer! I swear! :'(