Working 9 to 5

I have some exciting news, which frankly I wasn't sure I'd be able to write. But here they are, some of the sweetest I've written in long time: I GOT A JOB IN LONDON.

Yes, you have read that correctly. I was offered (and obviously accepted) a job working for the National Union of Students (NUS) here in London. I start on the 13th of July and will be working with students. It is similar to the work I did at Saint Mary, and the work I did at Saint Mary is the main reason I was offered the job. It is a one year contract, so I will be in London for at least another year. Whee!

I will have much more to report once I actually start the job. I also hope I will have some fun things to write about now that I will able to do things in London, like go to shows and travel around England and Europe.

Thanks to everyone for their support, prayers, and thoughts. I certainly couldn't have done it without you.

We are the World

When I was in kindergarten, I remember buying a Michael Jackson button at the Vineland Fun Fair. It was raining that day, so it was in the gym, and the button had a blue background and Michael was in a white jacket (I think). It most likely cost 25 cents, but man was it cool. It was also a really big deal one day during rest time when we got to listen to one of his records, most likely Thriller, (and yes I said record), in Mrs. Hawk's class. These lovely memories, along with good music, have always made me smile with regards to Michael, even as he became, more, ahem, odd. So, I think it only proper that I post a little something to say RIP Michael, albeit a week late. Hey, I was in Dublin!

Of course, if it is the the cheesiest thing ever, that's okay too. But really, what could be better, I ask you, than a little "We are the World?" It is a trip back to the 1980s, (which some of you will recall, were my home), and it really will make you laugh (and laugh) and cry (even if from laughter). But, honestly, I kinda like the song, I love the memories it makes me think of (which may be why I like the song) and for sure it gets stuck in your head.

So, here's to you MJ.