It's Christmas Eve and it feels like every other school night this year. I am sitting in my house. The temperature is just above freezing (keeps you looking young I hear) and the only noise in the house is the squeak and squeal of the dryer. It's zen for me to sit here and not put a fist through the door listening to a noise that only bats should be able to register. I just got done studying for my first test on my first day at Station 2 tomorrow (merry christmas). Not sure what to expect but I figure it will be similar to what we had at the training academy, or at least that's what I am hoping for. I also just looked at my bank account and almost cried over that. Luckily I just read an article this evening on how to create inner peace. I am drawing on those pointers as I type this. Lucky for the dryer. But tomorrow is a new chapter in this training. It makes me pretty nervous but I will show up and shut up and work hard, that's my plan anyway. We'll see where it gets me. Already looking forward to coming home Sunday morning to a late Christmas day with Jackie and the dogs. The past two days in Veneta went way too fast. I can see how the next five months could feasibly fly by, if I play my cards right. Two days off, to recover and prepare for 24 hours of work, sure doesn't seem like much. I know those who work 9-5 probably think I am a big douche for even saying that. And to those people I say all you need is a high school diploma to apply for a this job so please, have at it. But, seriously, two days really flies by quick when you don't want to leave the people you're with. Speaking of which, this house is mighty quiet without the dogs. I mean, all they do is lay around but I at least am used to their presence. I think I owe those two fleabags a lot of meaty bones and long walks when this is over. They have kept me sane throughout this whole move/training even though I complain about taking them out at 5:45 in the morning when it's windy and rainy. I got it good, even when I lose sight of that simple fact.
Merry Christmas.
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