Went for training at the
museum on Tuesday,
Japanese class yesterday. Didn't get to stay over in Berkeley/Oakland because
Mom is
sick. Got home at 11 p. m., didn't go to sleep till 2:something a. m. Why? I have absolutely no idea. Sometimes I just don't want to go to sleep. (Actually, that should be "usually, I don't want to." Sigh.)
I'd like to work the
VIP reception tonight for the
Forbidden City exhibit, but somehow I doubt we new hires are involved in. It's an interesting new environment.
My (re-)application to
UC Berkeley is hanging over my head. I need to get it done soon, both to maximize my
chances of getting in and so my intellectual and emotional energy are free for myself, my loved ones, and my ideas to make some
spending money. Really, the
Bay Area is a good place to live in if you're short of spending money in some ways, because there are so many free
entertainments, but at the same time...all these
restaurants,
events,
bookstores, etc. I don't plan to do a lot, but I would like to be able to buy a
book occasionally, go out to
dinner every other week or so, go to a
movie once a month, and buy a
used CD once in a while. My
salary isn't going to cover that. In fact, since I found out my position doesn't include
insurance (technically, I'm
temporary), if I want to buy
health insurance in addition to my other
fixed expenses, I won't have anything left over.
I'm fine, really. I don't mean to
poormouth. I'm just...
stressed. However,
happy birthday to the above (I seem to know an inordinate number of
September and
October babies), and hugs to
Starrynight.