Hotter and Grumpier

Nauber seems to acclimating to the new apartment. He is not as angry anymore.
Unfortunately, he is now literally feverish. It appears to be a repeat of the throat infection he had caught a few months ago. See January's episode. Resistant to going to the hospital. Not sure what will break him of that this time.

And I missed posting on Friday. Oddly, I kept thinking there was something I forgot, but completely did not think of it until today.

Hot and Grumpy

We finished moving into the new apartment on Sunday. This whole week has been about 95 degrees. Since the new place has central air, Ronny and I took advantage of the amenities to avoid being horribly uncomfortable. Nauber, of course, 'hates' A/C so was in a horribly grumpy mood all week because he wanted the windows open. He also said it was too hot.

He claims to hate everything about the apartment. Mind you everyone else loves everything about the apartment. The people who helped us move all said it is such a great improvement over where we were before.

Transition

Summer classes ended this week. I have next week off, and then school starts up again the following Tuesday (after Labor Day). And once school starts I will be "working" part time as a grad assistant.

Tomorrow I pick up the keys and we spend the weekend moving. So, a lot of stairs again. The new place is on the second floor, with my room being the third floor. Most of the furniture only needs to go up one flight, though.

Moving

Signed a new lease. Nicer place. More expensive...
Nauber has not actually been to see it, yet, and is already unhappy with it. We shall see how things work out.

You're a Workin' Girl Now

You may not recognize the Anna Madrigal quote used for the subject line, but I got the details of my assignment. It is a 1/4 assistantship (meaning 4.5 hours per week at about $21 per hour, plus tuition waiver and 1/4 approx discount on fees and insurance) with one of the marketing professors in the College of Management. He is from China and has some way to go to make fluency in English. I may end up being mostly an editor. He has already asked me to proof-read a paper for him. Officially I do not start until classes begin, day after Labor Day.

Look - shiny!

Really?

Ronny has become friends with Sergio. They work out at the gym together all the time. Apparently, Sergio has made the comment that he "tries to be friends" with me but I push him away.

Excuse me??????????

My take on it was that when I called him (couple times) and emailed him (couple times) and he never answered or replied, I gave up. I was sick of being "dumped" by Sergio, and decided to stop giving him opportunities to do so. Ronny is aware of this. He claims that all happened in the past, and things are different now. I asked how they are different. He said he's friends with Sergio now. So, Sergio will stop being a callous, self-absorbed ass to me now that he's befriended an ex of mine who treats me properly. Really? I'm supposed to make the leap of faith AGAIN??

Rejected

Officially heard from the TSA that I am no longer under consideration.

I am supposed to have heard by (the end of) today about the GA position at school; still waiting.

And now people posting apartments for rent on Craigslist are not returning my messages, either.

Job

I may have a job...
I got an email from UMB College of Management saying I have been awarded a Grad Assistant position. Doesn't pay too much, but grants free tuition. Checked at the financial aid office, and I can then use my loan awards for living expenses. Probably don't need a tie, either.

(And yes, I am a day late, but Nauber actually had the whole day off yesterday.)

Curitibano

Nauber's best friend from back home in Curitiba is visiting. Marco.
Of course, Nauber used up all of his time off to go to PTown for the 4th of July, so Ronny and I are in charge of entertaining. He did meet some guy in NYC, though, so he doesn't plan on staying in Boston for very long.

Hunting

Started apartment hunting. Not really going well so far. Everything is "full fee" these days. Meaning one month rent spent just for the benefit of signing the lease.

Otherwise, trying to survive the humidity.

Camp

Nauber and Mykael just left to go to PTown to go camping for the 4th weekend. I have little interest in camping, and little interest in spending excessive amounts of time burning to a crisp on the beach, so I did not go. Putting together a few game-day options for the weekend.

Gol!

We are in the midst of World Cup soccer. My Brazilian roomies were interested in the game today (Brazil v Portugal - last group H game). I watched a little bit of it. Boring match. Even for soccer. Both teams were already guaranteed a slot in the next round, so they were both playing defensively. Final score 0-0 after 96 minutes. Brazil won!! Wuhoo! *a-hem*

Cristiano quick took his shirt off as soon the game ended. He knows...

And Pride

Pride was kind of boring. Mykael showed up for about 5 minutes, then left before we even got to meet up with him. It was cold and raining. Clubs have apparently lost their appeal for me. It is just a "what's the point" feeling.

So, we are not going to any other prides this year. Nauber plans to go to P-town for the 4th, at a campsite. No thank you. We'll see what ends up happening.

Another Year

The birthday party was a little underwhelming. A bunch of people did not show up. The food was good, tho!

Thursday Lance took me out for a birthday dinner. Him driving, and him paying for dinner. It was a reversal of history!

Friday Jennifer was in town, so I met up with her downtown for a little while. She's 8-months pregnant. A little worried about money (new house, baby on the way, maternity leave), but doing well.

Tomorrow the pride celebrations begin! Let's wave little flags...

Another party

Tomorrow is my party. My birthday isn't until next Wednesday, but with Pride season approaching, this was the best option. I'm making my own cake. Two, actually. One will be poppyseed. I'm hoping I don't have a pre-employment drug screen any time soon!

Choose Wisely

I had an interview at the bank on Tuesday that went very well.
Wednesday I took the computerized screening test for the TSA. I thought I did poorly. I know I missed a couple of the knives in the suitcases. I also missed some pens, a rubber boot, a hammer, and potato-masher, but I figured the knives would be the most damning.
I got an email later that evening that I passed!
Don't know which one will offer me something, yet...

Step 2 Finished

Spring Semester is now over. I have two grades posted out of 4, both are "A".
The Brazil trip is being formed right now. There's a chance it will happen, but a chance they won't hit minimum enrollment.
Summer classes start June 1.
I have a birthday party developing for June 5. I would have done the 12th, but that is Pride, and not a good night to try to have a BD party.
I have an interview this afternoon with TDBank for a teller position.
I have a computerized exam on Wednesday with the TSA for an airport screener position.

Busy, busy, busy. So, here's a happy little distraction. Lady Gaga's latest song, "Alejandro," is out now, and sounded like a latin lover. The cover photo impmlies bullfighting, which would be Spain or maybe Mexico. The GUY in the photo is Brazilian. Of course...

What am I forgetting

I kept thinking on Friday that there was something I was forgetting about. It dawned on me this morning that I hadn't done my blog post.

So, Nauber is up to three jobs now (KFC, Bertucii's, and a local place called Rudi's). I just applied as a bank teller and airport security screener. We'll see if either of those happen!

Ronny is contemplating taking on a second job, too. Busy, busy, busy!

Another Quiet Week