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A good summer: An update.

- Still jobless.
- Have had a job opportunity arise but it is testing my integrity, judgment, and commitments. No official offer yet.
- Have applied to a few colleges and school districts as well.
- Thinking about getting A+ certified since that seems to appease non-techies.
- I am very thankful for everyone who has helped me out so far, whether it be with finances, job recommendations, or just buying me a meal. It is no doubt God’s grace that I have gotten so far this year without a solid job.
- Although my last day in Dallas is at the end of August, I am starting to pack. This is bittersweet because I can finally minimize my junk but I’ll miss my junk.
- I am going through an application process that will bring me a few steps closer to move overseas next year. It has been a PROCESS.
- I broke down last week and was a bit raw and honest with a patient and kind-hearted friend of mine. It has been a long time coming but confessions of the heart, although a blow to my pride, are exactly what I needed. Sometimes rocks do cry.
- I am still peeling from the lake… SERIOUSLY!
- I had bursitis of the knee and it has healed up just nicely. I even played a game of Ultimate Frisbee yesterday! (I thought of Magen Wesson Roberson and all those late nights at the park!)
- I hope to update regularly but have too many thoughts running around to compose.
- I freakin’ love summer.

Peeling: An update.

- Still jobless.
- I’ve been helping out some friends with a fireworks stand in Prosper so hopefully they will throw some cash my way.
- Best Buy plan is falling through due to problems with the application process.
- Sony called me yesterday, asked me some questions, and set a phone interview for today at 1pm.
- Lewisville move is solid. Moving in August when my lease ends.
- My allergies are running amuck!
- American Gladiators and Last Comic Standing are still entertaining me but I also watched five episodes of Made the other day. So formulaic but dangit, it’s entertaining.
- My birthday is a little over a month away. One of my friends wants to throw an Olympic-themed party, complete with games.
- I am going to sell a lot of things I own (including furniture) so keep your eyes peeled.
- My injured knee almost made me break down the other day. Oh, emotions!
- Gas prices have leveled out. For now.
- I am still peeling from being on the lake two weeks ago.
- Heading to Stephenville for the 4th to hit up a wedding reception and reconnect with a friend I haven’t seen in about five years. And pick up some of my mom’s egg rolls!

Happy patriotic weekend, folks!

Sleeping-related injury.

I went to bed feeling fine and tired last night. I woke up this morning with a limp and my right knee was swollen and warm!

I thought I could stretch it out but it did not help. I had to do some brisk walking this morning and my knee got angrier. I finally took some aspirin, iced my knee, and kept it elevated all night. The swelling has gone done a tiny bit but the pain is still there.

I did some heavy lifting two days prior but felt no pain in my knees so it’s hard to imagine they are related.  According to this website, I either have gout, a fracture, or prepatellar bursitis (no, the swelling doesn’t look as bad as that wiki page!) Whatever the heck it is, I hope it doesn’t require a doctor’s visit soon because this unemployed kiddo has no health insurance. WONK WONK.