the perfect employment

I have been thinking alot on this trip, what would I like to change about my job (other than my salary) that would make me happier.

I love training and teaching. What don't I like? and can I stop doing it?

Preliminary thoughts.

Thinking about getting a job at a bookstore as I love books, but I am afraid it would just be too frustrating to have all these books to read around you and not being allowed to.

I have been thinking about going to massage school. It is something I have always been good at. I don't know if I'd like to do it as a job though. But learning more can't hurt and the anatomy portion would be great for teaching what I teach now.

The fact I discovered the job I have now and it is almost perfect makes me think I can somehow rearrange it so it is at least closer to perfect. Is that asking too much? Is it just a case of feeling appreciated (financially and otherwise) and will that change? can it change? what can I do to cause it to change? What can I change about how I do my job to have it change?

Random thoughts... stream of conciousness...

Houston Day 11

Although the clouds were white and fluffy early this afternoon, late this afternoon they were a bit more menacing. No rain as of yet. I am sitting in my Greek Coffee shop contemplating a glass of wine (while they serve no actual food, but muffins and baklava) they have a great wine selection. This is the most crowded I have seen it, granted it is the latest I have been here. I couldn't stay cooped up in my hotel room doing my Spanish homework, so I ventured out a few hours ago. I had a really yummy salad across the street and made my way over here for the internet access to finish up homework and get some actual work done.

I read my friend Lauren's blog today, she is an amazing writer. When I sit to write, I feel as if I don't have profound thoughts. There is stuff other than the day to day I need to get out, but I find myself editing, worrying about who may read this, especially if it is work related. I suppose I just need to write and then edit it before I put it up. Ahhh, a two part process, hmmm...

Houston

One of the things I have noticed about Houston is that the sky is a beautiful blue and their are usually poofy white clouds traveling across it. It is really flat here so you see the clouds come and go from farther away than I am used to.

Heath

I saw this before I left for Houston, prompting this post.

It has been months since Heath Ledger died. I read this article back in January and it summed up a lot of what I felt about him. Personally, I loved the way he moved. And the scene from "10 Things I Hate About You" is one that I always think about when I think of him and how he moved, completely unselfconsciously.

It is a good article.

greece is following me around

(saying that outloud, you might be thinking Grease, the musical, but no I mean Greece). In Chicago there was Greektown. Here in Houston there must be a large Greek population too. There are two greek restaurants within walking distance of my abode AND our studio manager here recommended a few places for me to go and hang out to work and I went to the first one today and it is a Greek coffeeshop completely equipped with lots of cans of Nescafe. They also have a great wine selection, of which I want to try but as they don't serve food other than muffins and sweets and I have been here for hours, I don't think it is a smart idea. I will have to come back sometime after having eaten. Anyway, I am enchanted. (and I got a lot of work done).

Off to Houston

Today I am off to Houston and it is only 70 degrees there right now (which is VERY low for Houston). My cab comes in two hours and I feel as if I have it under control. We shall see. I made sure to curl up with Frankie this morning after my alarm went off. I will miss her. She is a funny little old lady. My friend Dot is coming to stay with her while I am gone. (ooh, I need to leave directions.) I have pictures and ideas I have been postponing posting. I should be able to get them up from Houston. I have one day there that overlaps with a friend that is currently there training. That day of overlap is always the most fun as you have a friend to hang out with. The last few days have been very full and a bit sleep deprived. I got a lot done yesterday and I felt like I was in a haze for most of it. Sleep makes such a huge difference. Off to finish packing (and leaving cat directions).

a beautiful friday morning

On my walk this morning, the ocean was a beautiful blue with a silvery sheen. And on the horizon it just blended into the sky. You could tell where the sky was (unfortunately due to the smog) but you couldn't see a clear delineation. It was beautiful. And now I get to pay some bills and go to work!