Song of the Day: Friday

This week has been short but full. I worked three FULL days (actually 2.5) and I am tired. But I just realized that I am happy. I have slept well at night and woken up early in the mornings. While I didn't always get up when I awoke, I was happy to be awake. I even felt as motivated to get up to bike to work early.

These are not behaviors that I exhibited in New York. I disliked waking up early. I was not eager to go to work. And biking? Forget about!

This move feels right. I am settling in, unpacking. I am content to stay home reading and watching tv, which is good since I'd have to walk or bike to do anything else. I am happy.

So, here's today's song.

Song of the Day: Saturday

My one complaint with SB is the water. I tend not to drink soda, juice or milk. I love water. Not the  plastic stuff from the store. I want to be able to drink crisp, clear well water. In a pinch I will drink tap water. But not here.

The water tastes horrid. Even after filtering through a Brita, it is horrible; I tried it. I even let it sit uncovered in the fridge thinking that the horrid taste is a gas that needs to evaporate. That helped but not much.

I had been dreaming of a heavy-duty survivalist water filter but at over $200, it would have to wait. But then I remembered this water filter. I got it today to see it would work. It did. the water tastes good. I've been drinking glasses of water since I got home! So, here's today's song.

Song of the Day: Thursday

So, today was my second day at my new job. I had a bit of panic. Instead of transitioning in slowly, the work began to creep in. I was given a cite-check for a professor's book. My boss decided he wanted to (slowly) walk me through the library website for cite check resources instead of just telling me what he thought I should use. I had a professor, whom I haven't seen since the interview, with a project for her Spring Class to be completed by November. I got an email from a visiting scholar about some research he is doing. I began delving into the class that I am teaching this semester. The professor from this morning came back with an author's statement  that she was trying to make sense of in an area of law that is new to me. And, I had to track down some work that my predecessor did for one of my professors. Nice second day!

As I biked home from work, I started singing this song out of the blue.

Song of the Day: Wednesday

I am finally home! The movers brought my things and set up my furniture in a manner that is pleasing to me--for now. I have slowly been unpacking and washing dishes and clothes to put away. I made up my bed and am sleeping in it tonight! What a great feeling!

Anyway, it all reminds me of this song.

Song of the Day: Tuesday

I have been lazing with a purpose today. I slept in a bit and got up to get some work done. The movers come tomorrow morning; he said 8 and I hope he's running early. I spent a little time tidying up so that my stuff can be put in the appropriate place. Oh a furnished apartment and my own bed!

I also start work tomorrow. So, I spent some time organizing conference and moving receipts for reimbursements. My credit card companies will think I have had a windfall when I start paying them off.

And, still the Olympics. Swimming, diving and women's gymnastics. I've also been watching sports that you'd normally have to bribe me to watch. But, it's a good way to waste time. Ergo, this song.

Song of the Day: Monday

Today has been another lazy day. I only left the house to go to the leasing office to drop off my inspection report. I still have two windows that won't open, a back bedroom that smells like smoke and a broken hinge on the master toilet seat. But my most sustained complaint? Even thought the air cond is turned off, according to the thermostat, it still comes on a few times a day making it seem a bit to open a window, which is what I prefer. There is something about the position of my building and apartment that keeps it from feeling hot. So, I can do without the conditioned air.

On the plus side, I just found out that my stuff will be delivered this week--on my first morning of work. So, in order to get my things, I need to be late to my first day of work. Yea! But, I am happy to have my stuff, I will willingly go to work lat on Wednesday.

Not sure why, but this song comes to mind. I know it from "The Truth About Cats and Dogs" soundtrack.

Song of the Day: Sunday

I guess I have Olympic fever. My posts are spotty and behind.

On Sunday I returned my rental and borrowed a bike from a colleague. My bicycle is on a truck between NYC and South Bend. This was me yesterday riding the three miles home. Thankfully I'm not sore today.