Yes, it's another cold day here in Kentucky. I had the debate of whether I should pull out the winter jacket today, but I opted for the jean jacket in hopes of the day warming up. Work is quiet today with me being the only person in the office. I really haven't had much to work on at the moment, but somehow I managed to fill the hours with stuff. I seemed to have perfected the art of passing hours at work...I think I learned the most from working the post office in the summer at Transy. At least I get a lot of random things finished.

So, I have talked about it yet, but I must vent. I have spent the summer in anticipation of the new bachelor with the lovely Bob. And if I am honest, I must share that I did email in an application to be on the show myself. But, how disappointed was I last week! Mr. Bob kept all the girls that we wanted to get rid of and the future previews just show pure trash to come. I was expecting more from Bob. But of course I will continue to watch to see what the next dreadful episode unfolds.

Well, I am excited to hear that quite a few people are reading this blog. Today is a COLD day in Lexington. What's the deal...it is fall..not winter yet. Even though it is Monday once again, I did have a good weekend. Friday night I went out to dinner and a movie with my lovely roomies, Lisa and Bridger (not listed in an particular order:-). I helped them procrastinate from studying for their pharmacy exams, or we can reframe it to I assisted them with refreshing their minds so they could study better. We watch "Under the Tuscan Sun" which was wonderful, and I give it five stars. I admit that it is "a girl movie", but it was not just the typical love story, but rather the plot was more about a women's search for independence and happiness in the beautiful Italian countryside. And, yes, I now want to move to Tuscany, or at least go visit it..shocking I know.:-)

Then on Saturday after watching the sad UK game, Kathy (close friend from home) came to visit from the weekend. We just relaxed and hung out at the house. It is always nice to catch up with Kathy and to hear about her teaching adventures. Then I worked last night with the kiddies at mental health facility, which was an adventure as usual. Have you ever had a small child climb up your chest and do a flip? Funtimes in the mental health field. Speaking of mental well-being, I finally went to the doctor to see about the number of funky symptoms I have been experiencing, and while the verdict is still out as to what is going on with me, they seem to think it has to do with my stress level. Suppose I need to work on those stress-relieving coping skills of mine. Oh, well...have a wonderful Monday everyone.

Well, it's Friday! As I woke up this morning, I as already counting down the minutes until I will get to crawl back into bed and take a nap this afternoon. Luckily, I don't have to work much this weekend, just one shift on Sunday evening. I am going into work today, but it's just for cross-training for an assessment position(which I am excited about). One thing I have had trouble adjusting to this past 3 months is having to look "professional" every day of the week. This summer has not been that bad because I have gotten to wear my sandals, but fall is now here and today I had to break out the "winter shoes". Women will definitely understand how difficult it is to find comfortable dress shoes that also look cute, or even decent. So, today my feet are already hurting after 1 hour of being arched and squeezed tightly into my boots. Oh, well, I just need to make it until 3, I can do it. Enjoy your weekend.

Well, I have been debating starting a blog for awhile, and I have finally decided to start one today. I am not sure if anyone will actually read this, but I am thinking that this is my way of trying to stay in touch with everyone that I don't necessarily get to speak to each day. I bet that Josh (i.e. "my best guy friend josh"..his official title) will read it, but he is about the only one that I really think will. Today is a dreary, cold day in Kentucky. I am just sitting at my assitantship passing time and at 3:00 I leave to go teach my parenting class at the counseling center where I am doing my practicum. For those of you who don't know what's been happening with me, I am currently finishing up my master's at UK in counseling psychology (studying to be a therapist and no my clients do not lay on couches) and working on the side as usual. My assistantship involves me following legislation..or least I am learning how to do this and I am working at the same mental health facility with the kiddies and teenagers. Have you noticed that I am being vague about locations? Something about this being on the web for anyone to tap into makes me want to not disclose places, specifically mental health facilities in which I work. I should go pretend like I am doing some work now. :-)