I am not sure where the time is going. Every day just zips by -- I can't even say how or what it is exactly that we are doing. But here we are, January 10, and I still feel like it's 2007.
So here is a quick update:
1. Mateo is learning to crawl. He has managed to take a few semi-accurate steps, which leads everyone to believe that he will be going to kindergarten tomorrow.
2. We also have the appearance of a toof! A new toof! This meant one very bad night of no sleeping, followed by last night -- which was spent entirely in bed with me, but with much more sleeping. So we will see how night three post-toof goes. That thing is SHARP. Makes me think of puppy teeth.
3. I am getting serious about the job search now. I had applied to a few places before the holidays, but basically felt there was no point in trying. Now, as my efforts become more intense, I am filled with all of those angst-ridden questions typical of the job applicant: how long should I wait before contacting them again? Do I stand a chance at X, Y, or Z company? How much money should I ask for? What is realistic?
Fun times.
4. A young attractive guy hit on me at work the other day. This was fun because I am always amazed at how dating seemst to work in this country. In France, men are pretty open about the fact that they are interested in you. There is no blurring of the friend-or-date lines, a system I think lends to more clarity for both parties' involved. Here, not so much. I have no idea how to go about the dating thing around these parts. So it was sort of nice to have someone just show outright interest. This is a style I am much more familiar with. Of course, it didn't go anywhere -- which is actually part B of the equation, but it was good for the ego if nothing else.
5. I am taking Mateo to Baby and Me swim classes this afternoon. We signed up at the Y and I am sort of in love with the facility. I am already gearing up for the cuteness festival that will be had in the shallow end of the pool today.
6. My manager told me that I have been "absolutely phenomenal" on the job. I love America and its positive reinforcement. We need to export that goodness overseas.
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