I Needed a New Post

We're getting lazy people! The only person who has written something new on a blog is Kristi (good job, by the way!) but still, is it cause it's summer? I'm missing my new posts almost everyday. So, I'm taking the initiative and writing something new. Hopefully, I can continue this until I leave for vacation next week. I seriously CANNOT WAIT! I haven't visited South Dakota to see my family since, my grandma's birthday three or four years ago (when was that?!) And it looks like everyone I love is going to be there, pretty much openly available to hang out with and have fun with and laugh with - cause my family is awnry. How do you spell that anyway? I think that's correct.
Anyway, I've been working out almost everyday: running, swimming, doing strength workouts from Self magazine. I can kind of tell a difference too, but since it's only been two weeks, I imagine I have a lot more to go to get to my goal. But I certainly feel a lot better and healthier. If I get more toned and lose a little weight (the "Dan" weight) then I will be happy. I'm being careful about what I eat too - but it's hard, since I grew up not having to worry about NOT eating things and now I do. I guess it's one of those parts of getting older that sucks.
I have a job interview for Kaplan when I get back; to teach test prep. It's pretty good pay, and hopefully will really help me out. I also found out that one of the assistantships I applied for is actually NOT closed, so maybe I'll get an interview there. I'm really hoping I do: I would have loved one at the Center for Children's Books or the public library, but they've both been filled. Maybe next year? Anyway, keep fingers crossed and think good thoughts that I will get an interview and get that assistantship. It will really make my school year be that much better.
Did anyone else read in the New York Times today about the differences between professors coming into positions at universities are losing their "radical edge" so to speak, because more radical, liberal, baby-boomer generation professors are retiring or dying? It was really interesting. It's sort of sad for me, because my favorite professors were of that generation: very liberal, very good at getting excited about a cause and teaching too - because they had all the experiences and knowledge that comes from that. Not that conservatives and moderates DON'T have those experiences; but it's just not the same as having a professor actually telling what it was like to be at the March on Washington with King, for example; because moderates and conservatives aren't really protesting in that way anymore (I'm talking this younger generation). It was a really good article; if you haven't read it, you should.
I had my nieces visit me this weekend, which was really fun: one of them is really into this band from Germany (I think) and I would love to take her to a concert they're having in Chicago, but unfortunately tickets are sold out and really expensive. I don't remember being fifteen and loving a band like that; it's kind of cool. She's a cool kid. And my youngest niece is so cute, cause she wants to be like her big sister and tries so hard to be grown-up; but she's still a little one, so it's funny.
I guess I don't have much to write about. I haven't really done much. OH! I did start work on Tuesday. It's weird - it's like deja vu, but without the place that's exactly the same. Weird, actually. The store is different here - bigger, for one thing. And they don't leave until 10 at night! Which to me is crazy! I have to do that tonight actually. In fact, I have to work from tonight until next Thursday - I have shifts everyday until my vacation. How horrible and yet good is that? I'll be exhausted, but at least I'll be somewhat busy, and getting money too!
Well, I guess that's all.