I am going to resist the urge of writing a post that sounds sad or like a rant. I had to tell you that because it is real tough since I use this as an outlet for that kind of mess. But I’ve decided that I will try to show a balanced view of me so that you know that I’m not all rain. Also, I’m listening to Christmas songs in July and how could you complain while listening to wonderfully calming Christmas song??? Ooh, Did I tell you that when I’m on turbulent flights (like the last one I was on a little over a week ago, good googly moogly) I turn on Christmas songs on my ipod and I find it quite relaxing. It works every time.

Please don’t ask why I’m listening to them now. I don’t have a reason other than me liking them. I’m listening to the Take 6 Christmas album and that’s hardly like traditional Christmas songs!).

Anyway, now that my random introduction is over, I have great news! I started a new job today! I’m so excited about it and I wish I could tell my Elli about it, but I will tell you instead. A couple of months ago I applied for a summer job with a neighboring university because 2 jobs weren’t enough. Three is much better. I don’t know if you can really count my personal business since I was not active the last quarter of the school year. However, I’m back in business, and if you’re bursting with curiosity, email me at constantrain01@yahoo.com, and I’ll tell you all about it! The first job was as a research assistant for an adolescent sexual health study at the university hospital. I am continuing that activity along with the newest, which is finally something more in line with my career interests. It’s a great health education study involving mothers of toddlers, and I’ll be helping to lead the sessions. The study is so interesting and I’m delighted to be part of what appears to be a fantastic team. I got such a warm welcome that in my head I was sounding like Brown (who me??). Anyway, I am excited to be working on something that truly excites me as it makes me feel like I’m on the right track.