You know, this look suspiciously like a post. But it couldn’t be. Because I haven’t posted in like, oh say, a month. I’ve been pretty forcefully ignoring my blogging duties. I’m good like that.

In any case, I’m back. With a vengeance. And one hell of an update. One quick thing before I start. I’ve been not only horrible about writing, but horrible about reading as well. So in the next few days I’ll have to get caught up. I’ll get there though. Have faith.

So, my life since I’ve been home…

I’ve been looking for a job which has been sort of a crap chute. I’ve sent in a ton of resumes and cover letters which, let me tell you, I hate writing and…nothing. But I suppose that’s to be expected. The rest of the country is unemployed, why shouldn’t I go with the trend? I keep telling myself that the reason I haven’t gotten any calls is because everything has ground to a screeching halt because of the holiday. The key is to just stay firmly in denial, and everything will be fine.

I’m still running and my bike finally came in the mail. So I just have to pop it back together and get out on the trails. Speaking of trails, the rents and I went hiking today and found a six foot snake in a tree. No lie.

Yeah, came across this at eye level out hiking. Well actually, mom and I walked right past it and dad came up behind and said “ooo, look at the snake.” Quite a nasty surprise. Harmless though. And according to my dad, “Snakes in trees beat bears in the woods.” Much more bad ass than Alaska. Yeah, bad ass and seventy degrees in December. Bah.

Personal updates…apparently it’s hear from the ex-boyfriends month. I’ve heard from two of them I haven’t talked to in…years in the past few weeks. They want to hang out. I…I have no idea. So I’m just putting off really dealing with it until I’m through with the GRE next week. Speaking of which, I take the GRE next Saturday. I’m not terribly worried actually. It’s kind of nice. I figured I would have panicked by now. We’ll see how I’m feeling Friday night.

I cut five inches of my hair off. It’s short now and I love it.

My grandfather and his wife were here for five or so days for Christmas. It was wonderful to get to see them. I’ve missed my family so much.

The holiday was great. Sister and I got tickets to see Anthony Bourdain. I love him. The rents got us orchestra seats for Christmas. They’re amazing. I’m so stoked.

New Year’s Eve is coming up and with it my parents’ annual giant bash. I have friends coming and I think we’re doing dinner before. There will be much partying.

Okay, so that’s it for now. That’s my life since I’ve been home. Right now I’m sitting in the living room with my family watching Mamma Mia and relaxing. Tomorrow I restart applying for jobs and health insurance. Ah, to be home.