the end is near...

This flagging job is coming to a close. I have work for a few days more- possibly this whole week, but then we're done. I'll miss the steady work and pretty good pay, and even some of the guys, but I won't miss the riffraff. AT ALL. Though, I have noticed (if I've said this before, it's a good reminder...) that there is riffraff everywhere. I just want to see less of it for a bit. Deal?

Changing the subject, my car inspection is due (hey, I'm a procrastinator and somewhat proud of it... not sure why...) and my car is falling apart. I have to replace my windshield Tuesday. 2 years ago, I got a good crack (circle ding) and this past winter/spring it spread and I knew my inspection wouldn't pass unless I had it replaced. Also, my brakes are in need of a change, but when I tried to take a wheel off, I couldn't because the nuts are hermetically sealed onto my car. I'm not sure when I'll get to check them... hopefully before snow flies. And (yes there's more) my thermostat is not working properly. When I broke my fan belt, I let my engine overheat too much (obviously) and messed that up. I wish I could afford a new(er) car. One more thing on my wish list. Here's what I have so far:

1. A full time job
2. my own place to live
3. a newer car that has a radio (no, I don't have one in my car- that broke 2 or 3 years ago, too)
4. a ski rack for my car
5. a new ski coat that is waterproof
6. the U2 album October (the only one I don't have on CD)
7. A boyfriend I guess- though I don't really want the hassle (and they don't want my hassle, I'm sure)

On the job front, here's the update:
I have 3 teaching applications out there including a 5th grade teaching job in Massachusetts for the rest of the school year (though I don't have my Mass license... oh well). I also applied for a job at L.L. Bean in New York, Maine, and 2 jobs for Green Mountain Coffee Roasters. There are other jobs I'm going to apply for, but it's hard knowing what I can and should apply for since I've been applying for teaching jobs for so long. What else am I qualified to do? Retail. Administrative? What else??? It's something to think about. I'll take suggestions, just be nice. And yes, I can scrub toilets well.

Ok, off to sew a tote bag for my friend's birthday... Not sure who to root for in the World Series- two great teams! Have a great week! Be nice to construction workers!!