Monday, April 12, 2010

Back in the Sadle Again

I'm back baby!! That's right, I entered the workforce. I am now a crew leader assistant for the 2010 census. I guess it's really temporary-it ends on June 7th, which makes me really happy because I had a lot of fun planned for this summer; at least one day trip to Seattle, weekend trip to San Fransisco, week-long cancer survivor's retreat (kayaking in White Salmon, WA), and 2 family reunions to name a few. I just needed to refill the coffers, and since Washington pays lots for menial labor, I should be better prepared financially for summer fun.
I have used this blog in the past as a sounding board for the awesomeness of rock and the putrescence of country "music." Aerosmith showcases another example of how rock artists can take and explore a typically country theme and lyrical score and turn it into something noteworthy and awesome instead of melodramatic cat droppings. Kenny Chesney and his fake man boobs should just stop spreading horribleness (I couldn't resist the jab). After watching this blog's video, it's clear where Liv got her Angelina Joliesque lips; it's great to see families in the entertainment business, the Baldwin's can only take familial ties so far.

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Welcome to the Machine

On April 1st I was "admitted to the machine" and became enrolled in medicare parts A, B, and D. For the under 65 crowd that's hospital insurance, medical insurance, and drug insurance. I tell you when I chose my title for a blog it's scary how many aspects of my life are evidenced by the lyrics, melody, and album in general.

"You've been in the pipeline, filling in time" is reminiscent of minor league baseball players putting in their time in the pipeline to the bigs-and the MLB just opened with a Red Sox victory! I am so happy the Sox beat the Yankees on Opening Day! Its definitely a sign of good things to come and Stephen King reminded us (in Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption) that Hope Springs Eternal every spring.

"And you didn't like school..." I really liked college but I like grad school a lot less, it is just really hard for me to concentrate on it and get excited/motivated about studying and doing assignments. Especially my Environmental Health class (Green Party Propaganda 101).

I was also recently invited to become a cog in The Machine that is the U.S. census. I got offered a full time office job but had to decline because I didn't think I could handle it and school.
So if anyone has scholarly insights on malaria control without DDT let me know. I should be doing my own research right now, but as I've graced you with a post, it's the least you can do.