The past week has been pretty business-as-usual. Work in particular has been hectically busy with many people to assign/offer changes to before the summer ends. My current count has approximately 750 female room change requests submitted to date, Chocorua has about 300 room change forms submitted to date. That doesn't take into account about 4,000 BU incoming students who are eagerly awaiting their fall housing assignments.

Dad is out of the hospital (again) as of Tuesday, when I spoke with him he sounded to be in good spirits. So I am hoping he stays out the hospital is able to be as active and independent as he was before all his surgeries.

On other fronts, it appears that Keith's position will finally become full-time and permanent around July 1, which starts the new fiscal year. I am still seeking a position that will make use of my gifts, talents, and recently acquired M.Ed. Frankly, my current position is boring--comforting in that I know what I am doing top to bottom, front to back, but, frankly, its really, really boring. I could have done it yeeeeaaaarrrssss ago. So I'm hoping for a challenge. Mostly I am looking for a role that will allow me to expend a lot of creative pent-up energy, execute some decision making power, actually counsel students versus servicing them through solely through paperwork, and actually have the opportunity to be a mentor. A hall director position seems the ideal ends to this goal, and I was glad to have the opportunity for a telephone interview Wednesday, which I believe went well. At least Keith, who overheard much of it, thought so. I will hear Tuesday or Wednesday if I'm to be considered further--please keep your fingers crossed!!! I'm somewhat emotionally invested in getting this position!!!

Another position at my alma mater in Lancaster has come to my attention, and I am considering applying for it. Its a fantastic opportunity to break some totally new ground at the new International Center. They are doing great things at F&M, building a new residential complex with a "town square" feel. It would be an exciting time to be there. Still, I'm not sure I'm ready to return to Pennsylvania, nor am I convinced that Keith ought to. He has only lived away from his hometown for not-even 3 years. I would like the next few years to be about us, and not so much about our respective families--who while they love us very much would be a much larger presence, despite anything they might say to the contrary. I really value this time as newlyweds to just be us, in a big beautiful cosmopolitan city with tons of history and sights to see in a town where higher education is king. We can think about moving back to be closer to family when its time for us to start our own family. So we will see what turns Fate takes and hope that it is an optimal outcome for all.

Last night we finally had a post facto celebratory graduation party for me, considering we were not really up for it all following the robbery. We need to look at pawn sheets very, very soon before they stack up, considering that we didn't have the time to do it this past week. Maybe they are open tomorrow? That would be great as its a three day weekend and our apartment is now immaculate as we cleaned up after the party and all the mess that built up over the week.

I hope all is going well and that all my dear family and friends are enjoying the Memorial Day weekend.