Better By the Minute

Life is perking up these days...

Fantastic things are happening this week. A friendship has grown between a classmate and me - he's moving away soon but he's sure to be a friend for life. I won't let him slip away. I went on a date with a new guy - the biker. (He's a motorcycle mechanic.) AND! I was offered a job at the local newspaper, the Arizona Republic.

I have been taking a finance and accounting class for the past several weeks and the only thing getting me through is the thought that I will see one of the greatest guys I have met in a long time. He makes me laugh (he just sent me an IM this very second claiming he is the smartest man alive and I giggled), he reminds me why I am special, he's smart and driven, and is just an all-around great guy. (Almost as great as you, Brandon.) If I could have him all to myself, I would take that position in a heartbeat. But, *sigh* he's not available and that's the way the ball bounces... I'll just have to wait and see if it ever comes into my court. In the mean time, I love talking and sharing things with him.

I went on a date Friday and then again on Monday with the biker. He is sweet and considerate. He's very cute, very complimentary, and seems like he would be a very loving significant other. I'm taking it slow and feel good about how things are developing thus far. Updates, of course, will be posted.

I just found out a couple hours ago that I have been offered the position as news assistant at Arizona's major newspaper. This is the job I've been waiting for since I graduated with my journalism degree in 2001. There's one problem - it's a LOT less money. But, just like my new friend has told me, I can't help but think of the possibilities it will provide me with and the valuable experience I will gain from it.

Like I mentioned before, I have a feeling 2006 is going to be a great year.