You know what's weird? I've been in a very good mood this past week for no apparent reason. On top of that, I found something that I've been missing for a while... I found my smile.
Perhaps it's the rain. Maybe I'm not taking myself too seriously anymore. I'm not sure. I like it though. Let's hope things continue to look up, and that other people can find something to pick them up a bit as well.
Things seem to be winding down to a nice, slow, peaceful humdrum. A mundane life isn't so bad when compared with one that contains so much unanticipated drama (real or imagined).
Getting ready to move, the slowed pace at work, and the uneventful autumn days have given me more time to think. Down in the lab earlier, I was thinking about holidays of all things. With the (now reforged relationship) parents moving away and the isolation from the extended family, that will leave only my sister and cousin as the only family near me. I guess that's all right, seeing as how they're the only ones I really talk to anyway. Still, these upcoming holidays are going to feel a trifle different. I guess I can just have big gatherings at the house or something.
Just a random thought for the moment, that's all.
Many of you know, but some of you may not. My parents are moving to New Mexico at the end of this month and in lieu of selling their house, they've offered to let me pay the mortgage and live there alone (my name will be on the house as well, I've arranged). My sister opted to not take the house at all and I'll admit that I was reluctant myself at first. However, after much thinking I've decided to take it. I'm leaving my nice apartment and moving back into my parents' old house. Kind of freakish, but I'll transform it into my very own sanctum soon enough.
The financial burden will be very bad at first, but I'm going to get a roommate or two (hopefully Stas) to help out. The house needs some work too. The base boards need to be replaced, the spa in back needs to be removed, the garage needs to be cleaned out, and several other nuances. Thankfully, I can keep myself preoccupied with it's improvement. No need to wonder what to do with what free time I have anymore. I can pour it all into that house, and live there to boot.
I want to be able to host parties eventually as well, so I want to renovate it - I'll make it more modern and cool, so to speak. After all, it's going to be my house, and as such it needs to be refitted to my specifications. A computer room would be nice, an extra bedroom for a roommate, and the master bedroom for me. I'll just have to work on one thing at a time, that's all. I want to start with the damn back yard. Of course, I'm going to need professional help on the house as well, so I'll require some more income. That's my other plan.
You see, my current department has become less than desirable for me, and I want to move to a different department. I have contacts; namely in HR. I've spoken with a few individuals and though nothing is set just yet, the options are rather promising. I'll just have to be diligent.