Maddie's Song

it has begun. i met up with katherine for breakfast before leaving town. finished my jam job of packing this morning, i still need the urgency. i arrived into madison before i had expected and kinda surprised emily. we went over to her friends house and did bike stuff to get people ready for the riding season. we then went towards the capital with a few remnants of protests ongoing for dinner. the place reminded me of portland, with its farms listed and presented with the description, very refreshing. the last time i was around the capital building, i may have been dressed as a cheerleader, lost all of my group and was without my phone. this time was a bit better. i enjoyed emily as all get out, and love the midwestern expressions i have forgotten. i am reminded how fortunate i am to have such wonderful people surrounding be, ill find some more when i get to minneapolis.
do you think the people fishing in cities are doing it for sport or necessity?

just about on the road

my final day in michigan is here, and i am happy to be moving onward. i am enjoying my time home and have been able to see some old friends. i get to play softball with my sister tonight assuming the rain stops. i can see myself having my parents life and doing what they are doing and not living mine. i have been unloading and unpacking and trying to repack for the next few months and i find myself surrounded by clutter. too much stuff. i probably only use 15% of what i have weekly. i need someone to sort through and toss out my things. i bet i wouldn't know what was missing. maybe when im back in june for a few days ill be able to donate some items. i need to finish packing.
i have nights planned in madison and minneapolis then i will continue through the badlands for some camping. fortunately my car will be a little more comfortable. ill be out in seattle in 8 days!

stright outta dc

my sleep schedule is still a little tweaked from 4 consecutive night shifts. i have been saying goodbye and see you laters for the last 2 days. it has been really nice to see so many people who i depend on and love, but it serves as a stark reminder of what i am giving up. the doubts are endless. i was happy to wake up so early after my going away shindig last night, i was tired of saying goodbyes. i ended up on the road before the neighborhood woke up. i was tearful and emotional leaving the city i have lived in for nearly 3 years. im leaving many friends, many memories, and many things left undone. im certain that a few days on the road will help me. ill be making it to dinner with GJ, brr, kat, and tracie! time to put some miles behind me.

ill be here more

my final stretch at georgetown is here. ill be working 7 of 10 and then unemployed. it is a bit frightening but also exciting. im ready for what i find next. im happy that i am making this leap, and i think my decision will be reinforced once i make it out west. ill be in michigan for easter weekend then striking out on us 2.
i haven't let everyone know at work because i am not wanting to make a production out of it and really don't want to answer the same questions. im realizing that i may have made it into a bigger production by not having it in the open.
since i was last here, was able to sneak away up to boston, michigan for friday fish fry, then chicago on top of my local exploration. ill be posting photos and musings from my journey though.

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Working for the weekend

pedaling so quickly to work while everyone is out bebopping around. i am occasionally jealous of offices.

artist of the day:

rice has magical properties

artist of my day: jen sygit

looks like my phone that ended up toilet bound is functioning. plopped right out of my vest pocket after the house show in mt p last night. i was quick on the scene to help deliver rescue efforts. still simmering in my rice concoction but seems like outgoing calls are a go. evidently i predicted its demise, i ordered a new phone the day before. hope it outlives this one.

work led to a more normal saturday. which was needed considering how restless i have been. today, i had the charge of imparting my knowledge onto a new nurse. 3rd consecutive day of teaching people how to work. i know how shannon must of felt when i was bumbling around. i realized today how odd it is to have to eat outside to have sun exposure, yet another unique part of my days.

im hoping to finish up my immediate future planning this upcoming week.

riding to and from work

artist of today : alanis morissette

what does it say when the best part of your day is the ride to and from work? i had especially reasonable commuters around me, then had my friend sneak up all creepy on me without even knowing as i rolled into guh with the lyrics "you've already won me over in spite of me". fine day all things considered, full hospital which leads to boarding patients, etc, ad nauseum...chill night after my ride home, able to wave hey to people, then check out a house show. enjoyed a few beers before having to head home early to wake up and complete the list all over again.

from out west

i just returned from my out west travels and the idea of returning to the hospital isn't encouraging. once my trips reinvigorated my zeal for working, now it serves as a reminder of what i could be doing. as always, i was more productive with my days off while i was away from dc. enjoyed my time in sf, tahoe, portland and around oregon. being near mountains makes me realize how much i miss them. its special to be able to go hiking, drive through mountain passes then down into a desert, then to wake up the next day and ski. while travelling i was able to see my michigan friends, cousin, and spent time with my girlfriend. i cannot wait for my future travels.