It’s been a while since my last update, mostly because I’ve been working on my costume pretty consistently and haven’t had time to post.
Since my last post, not much has changed except that the weeks are starting to feel a little longer and my enthusiasm towards work is starting to dull a bit. I still really enjoy my job here but I think it’s starting to sink in that I’m going to be stuck in this 9-5 routine for a long time. I’m not working towards any kind of spring/summer vacation – I’m just working consistently with only 3-day weekends to look forward to. I have 18 days of paid time off but I feel like I shouldn’t use them until I’m more established here. This week, I got excited to go to the dentist. That is just sad.
Speaking of the dentist, I took advantage of my brand new insurance and went for my first check up in 3-4 years. I guess that time took it’s toll becuase I found out I have FOUR cavities! They must be small becuase I can’t feel them but still. I asked about invisalign and my doctor referred me to an orthodontist. (I have to get these cavities taken care of and investigate prices first.) Anyway, when the dentist gave me the bill I was relieved and upset at the same time. My cleaning and four checkups without insurance would have cost $1200, whereas I paid $300. I thought of my mom immediately who desperately needs dental work but will probably never be able to afford it. Insurance is an absolutely horrible, sick thing and wildely unfair to anyone who isn’t able to obtain it. People’s biggest complaint about universal health care is the decrease in the quality of work and long waiting times. I would much, MUCH rather wait 6 months to get these cavities filled and have them filled by a mediocre dentist than watch my mom suffer anymore. This system is absolute BULLSHIT and needs to be fixed.
Other than my “exciting” trip to the dentist, I’ve been working on my costume for Sakuracon. However, I’ve really reached a point where it isn’t fun anymore so I’m taking a break for a little while. My friends are being overly critical of my work and I’m feeling inadequate in every sense of the word so it’s time to take a step back. I am working on a deadline but I’d rather not finish the costume if I’m not having fun.
I haven’t worked out in a long time and I feel it. I’m not going to run the Shamrock Shuffle this year in interest of time but maybe I’ll pick another race sometime this spring. Any takers?
I’m going home to visit my mom today and I’m excited. I’m feeling stressed out right now and going home usually makes me feel better.
Living with Al has been really good lately though. We’ve been eating well and watching new anime and it’s been great. Our relationship is doing pretty well too, I think. I’m happy in general.
I have a meeting so I’m going to run. Hopefully another update will come soon…
