the month of almost

in yet another case of serendipity in my life, i've come across the theme of "almost" as of late. this isn't necessarily a bad thing in most cases. it can be a one-door-closes situation if i seize on the right opportunities. does that sound too positive? oh no! trust me, i'm nowhere near as chipper as it might appear. i can pout with the best of them.

• a job interview: not so much a no... as a not right now. they're definitely interested in me as a person, but not for this position. i'm keeping tabs on this for the future.
  
• the play i'm in: didn't get the lead, did get cast in the show. but now i only have to go to rehearsal a few times a week since i have a smaller part. hence, i still have a nightlife.
• derek: has almost been laid off. we're not quite sure yet what's going on with his employment status and likely won't find out for a few more weeks. did i mention how bad i am at waiting?!?
  
• my current job: i'm almost on vacation, considering the number of hours i've been scheduled in the past few weeks. people keep calling in sick. i pick up shifts when i can, but it's only going to get worse in the coming weeks.
• new cat litter: the troops have begun to adjust. there has been some pooping revolt going on near the box and in the bathtub. we got a new litter box and they have since calmed down about the whole thing.
• college: yes, it's true - my hours almost add up to a degree. i still have at least one more semester before i'm in the clear, which totally sucks. fall is the soonest i can get that stupid shit over with and be done.

all of this almost has me stilted. today i wandered through a craft store, a record store, and even a makeup store looking for inspiration. the best i could come up with was to come home and blog. veronica will be happy. she's addicted to the internet lately and needs something else to read. (HI THERE VEE!) jeez, at least you can count on mary to put up cute pictures and liz to write something witty.

i guess you could say that i'm "almost inspired" today. holly taught me how to use her sewing machine this weekend, so i'm now confident enough to give one a go without fear of losing a finger. i emptied another couple of mystery boxes in the bedroom. one day i'll be unpacked from the initial move to suckifornia. i have eaten my own cooking because it's good, not just because i didn't want to waste the food. not really super-inspiring stuff, but i'm hoping for the lightning bolt to hit soon. perhaps i should've run out into the storm last night.


something to make you and vee happy on the internet:
cute things falling asleep