a page in Ralph’s red book

26Jun09

This week has been one of the worst work weeks and the best after work weeks I have ever had.

I feel like everywhere I turn I get bad news at work—but indirectly.  Pretty much I am still in limbo about the job situation and it has been getting old.  I would guess that about 7-8 people asked me today, during work, about whether or not I had a job now that I have graduated.  They are not being unreasonable, there are reasons for them to expect an answer.  I get that.  I try to be patient, but when the numbers start adding up, I get a little frazzled.  Sorry if I snapped at you this week, it has been weird all around.

On top of crazy work stuff I have been going through some personal things that are tricky.  But not a secret.  Most of them center around this post and some other things that remembering  it brought up in my mind.  I realize more and more that me telling myself that I am old and I must be “over it” by now probably hasn’t been doing anything.

Meanwhile I have been rescued again and again by terrific friends who support me when I absolutely don’t deserve it but really, really need it.  All the roommates were finally reunited, I got some (surprisingly unwanted but very needed) loving attention, plus a trip to the beach, and one of the best karaoke nights I have ever had (which I should make an effort to dedicate a post to), all this week.  And more to come.  We’re talking about making nights like tonight a tradition, and my east coast friend might be considering a visit for the 4th of July.  Ellie heard about that and was overjoyed.  (So, east cost friend, you should come!)  In fact, tonight I was sitting in the bar looking around at all my friends and I thought, you know, if this is just what life is going to be like for awhile, I will absolutely take it.

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