Misty

So, I woke up today freezing cold and a little moody. I guess that's what happens when it's sub-50 and should be 80. Anyways, the day has not gotten any better. My oldest cat, Misty, hasn't been doing too well lately. She's nearly 17, which means I've had her since I was 8 or 9 years old. Well, this morning my mom informed me Misty had been crying almost all night and was puking everywhere. She made an appoitment to bring Misty to the vet. It's a good thing I had already said my goodbye's to her because she never made it home. Well, that's not entirely true... she is here, but no longer alive. The vet put her into a white cardboard box so we could bury her in our backyard. I admit that I cried for a while when my mom called me and told me the news, but in all honesty we had been expecting it for years. I'm just glad that I was able to see her one last time this morning.

All Quiet on the Northeastern Front

Nothing big to report today... I just figured I'd show you all I was still alive. I've had interviews, some were great, some were bad. No job offers yet, but I'm a veteran at this stuff by now. I know at least one of them will come back and offer me a job.

Let's see... it was another bad week in sports. Tech lost on the last play of the game last Saturday, and the Braves choked in the playoffs again. Falcons lost to the Pats, but they made it interesting. I don't really know - or care - about the Hawks and how they are doing in preseason. The same goes for the Thrashers, although I am more likely to go to a NHL game then an NBA game.

This Saturday my alma mater hosts its annual marching band contest. I haven't been to it in a few years, so I'm thinking about going. If anyone plans on being in the area this Saturday and wants to go let me know. The more the merrier.

Adventures in Bumpkinville

Winder has had its name changed to Bumpkinville. They don't know it yet, but it's true. Now, I've only been through that town once or twice before, but nothing could of prepared me for today. I pride myself on my navigation skills... more or less. However, as I was on my way to the interview this morning I nearly lost my wits. Athens is horrible, but Winder is evil. Those country bumpkins must have cackled maniacally when they decided to develop railroad tracks criss-crossing parallel roads which have no names. I wanted to burn my directions that mapquest had oh-so-faithfully printed out for me, as they were now useless. However, just when my resolve seemed all but lost I did the unthinkable. Yes, I did it. I... asked for directions. *Hangs head in manly shame.* If that wasn't bad enough the clerk at the gas station had no idea where I wanted to go. So, I called the guy I was to interview with and he finally directed me to the building. I would like to say that after dealing with Bumpkinville the interview went awesome. Not so much. Oh well, at least now I know to stay away from the town formerly known as Winder.