Life in the Arctic..

As I look to my final two weeks at WCU, I can't help but think of all the fun outfits I'll be able to wear and things I'll be able to do when the constant environmental temperature is above 65. Yesterday, we started out at 57.8 degrees and warmed up to slightly above 60. When I got home last night, after my 30 minute drive (in the 90 degree heat, with no air on, mind you) my internal temperature was 96.8. Almost two full degrees below normal. That's pitiful.

Today, I came prepared with an additional sweatshirt and my heating pad. We're sitting in the mid-sixties right now, so it's not as bad as yesterday... but I'm prepared!

I'm also looking forward to getting some extra sleep this summer- something I haven't done in a very long time and probably won't do again for even longer. The anxiety is settling in a little, but so is the excitement.

As far as work goes, awards week is going decent. Monday wasn't bad at all - and after tomorrow, I'm completely done with ceremonies. I actually have a morning AND night tomorrow. I'm feeling a little under the weather and hoping I'm not getting sick - but the office temperature makes me think a cold may be immenent.

And even though I'm not supposed to pre-study, I've made it almost all the way through Lippincott's Biochem and most of Moore's Clinically Oriented Anatomy. I by no means get it all, but I've understood more than I thought possible... at least it won't all be a foreign language on first day.

Tonight is the Grey's season finale... two hour special! It's pizza night at my house so that all the attention can be on the television. Will Izzie die (possibly)? Will George join the military (I think so)? Will Derek & Meredith (finally) tie the knot (I doubt it)? Will we be left hanging in the way we were when Private Practice reached the end of its season? Ah, the possibilities...

Getting involved...

Sometimes I feel as though I'm missing out because I'm not yet in the Jackson area. Ms. Kim sends emails all the time with things to do... and I'd love to be a part. This job stuff is for the birds!

I'm so glad I'll be able to make it up for the luncheon. Praying the financial aid stuff gets here in the next few days, I'd like to be able to bring it all back Tuesday in case I have questions (I could run by and talk to them about it). This will probably be my last trip to Jackson before move-in, unless something necessary comes up. Of course it'll be a lot easier to get up there when the 8-5 is over.

Headed to the coast this weekend for a short family time. Dad and I are just gonna ride together. I'll be back on Sunday, but I'll have to miss church. I bet my Sunday school class is wondering where I am...

As far as work goes, my last day is May 29th. I have three award ceremonies to cover this year that will each give me a little comp time.. but next Tuesday is my last planned day off.

101 days to go. Ready or not... It's getting closer and closer.