Note to self

Frozen peaches as ice cubes are the new black.

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Baby Fish Mouth

We went grocery shopping at Winco this morning. They're like an amazing PNW secret. I don't know how they sell their groceries so cheap, but they do. It isn't a damaged goods Amazing Savings kind of deal. Plus they're an employee owned co-op style company. Amazing. Anyways, we can only eat things that we can make with our electric kettle or microwave at work, or that don't need cooking at all. Basically we buy Easy Mac for me, just-add-water soup cups like Nile Spice brand, and Charlie Tuna lunch kits. Then snacks, drinks and such. We will both get our first paychecks on Thursday (xmas eve) but they will be for only one week. At least we will be able to pay the car insurance and get some gas, have a good meal on Christmas (even though Mr. Aed has to work until noon) and have some money to get us through. Mr. Aed's mom helped us out majorly and paid for our hotel this week. We were due to check out yesterday, and we had nowhere else to go.
I love my job. I'm adjusting to talking non-stop all day, but I love it. I think getting out of pharmacy was a very wise decision. I mean, I guess I didn't realize how unhappy I was until it was over. Just because you're really good at something doesn't mean you have to keep doing it. I was insanely unhappy in my line of work, but everyone told me how good I was at it, so I kept doing it. Plus the money was so good I didn't think I could ever find anything else that paid as well. I am making a little bit less now than I was before, but I will start bonusing soon and that will likely push me significantly over my old pay. Can't wait.
Christmas we decided to go to Nob Hill Bar and Grill in NW Portland, they supposedly have very decent food (for a tavern/pub) and a laid back atmosphere. We'll hopefully take the train or something so we can have a couple of beers. Otherwise, I guess we will eat then just come home and hang out. Sucks that Nathan has to work, but it's no big deal.

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Such is life


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Even if you spend your life combating the forces of capitalism you may still end up as the namesake of some white girl's mutt.

We're staying in a Motel 6 now and it's not bad. We're comfortable and warm, the dogs are happy. I even have my own bed. The room is small but who cares. We're right down the road from work and there is heat and water. I've been able to shower for two consecutive days and I can poop all I want. I'm looking forward to going to work now. Mr. Aed starts tomorrow and I start Tuesday. He's sent his resume in to my company as well because they've posted another ad for openings. It would pay more than the staffing agency job he got and the hours are better. If it doesn't work out that's ok, too. He's got a reliable position now.
I smell cigarettes.

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It is so cold in here that I can't feel my fingers or my toes most of the time.

We have jobs but haven't gotten paid yet.

Ugh.

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Oh mama

I got myself a job and so did Mr. Aed. Now we just have to sit back and wait to start, then sit back a little longer and wait to get paid. All will be right with our world.
I have bad hiccups and I am trying to talk Coco into going to Potato Champion again.

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Shit

Someone please figure out for me how to change this contraption to Pacific time. I cannot find it for the life of me. It must be there right in front of my face.

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Here Today : The Curvature

Here Today : The Curvature

Those left behind. A thought provoking reminder of the feeling that is often not considered. Not considered deeply enough, at least.

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