Noticed that a lot of my posts started with well. Not this one. I made a conscious effort not to do so. Breaking the mold is not a bad thing. It keeps things interesting if things change every now and then. Either way, the life and times of Matt Kessler are pretty much the same. I do this and that, here and there. Not sure if I do this here or that there, but it is what it is. And it is my life.
Work is pretty routine now. I never even check my schedule anymore. I work the same days during the week and either Fridays or the weekends. If I work Friday, I have the weekend off. It is pretty hard to mess up. It is nice to know while some change is good, other change is a little harder to deal with. Shelving books never gets old. While I may shelve the same book again and again, I never shelve the same series of books. Being able to see all the different types of literature makes me feel so under read. I read here and there, on and off, but the amount of information out there is pretty overwhelming. Lucky I'll be able to find a way to disseminate the information into an understandable way eventually. In the meantime, I'll just note what strikes me as interesting.
School is what it is. I enjoy it, no question. I think I'm just at that point where I feel like I just want to get on with my life. It does not help that the school is in a transition period. The school really needs to make up its mind about its online program. I understand its nice to have it for people who cant make it to campus or people who live in other states. I just feel that since I live in metro Detroit, there is no reason for me to have to take an online class. I specifically said that I wanted to be an on campus student, yet, here I am with the majority of my classes being online next semester. I'm just hoping that the next batch of classes goes better than the first.
For the first time in a long while, something has changed drastically. Well, not yet technically. Christine and I have officially found an apartment. It was the last place we looked at and the cheapest. I was hesitant about the place from the get go, but all misconceptions were gone when I saw the apartment. It was perfect for two people. Good sized kitchen, living area and bedroom. There is also adequate closet space; probably more than actually needed. All in all, it is the perfect place given both of our situations. Being in Ferndale Christine won't have to drive to her internship. It is close enough that she can walk. It is also close enough to my jobs that I can bike with no issue. Being able to have a place somewhat centrally located was one of the things I thought was most important. This place is also within walking distance to downtown. There are many places to eat, hang and do whatever here. I am looking forward to it more than anything right now.
Another positive change is that Christine and I have started a pseudo book club. It only has two members. It is good to read together because I am pretty careless when I read on my own. Being tied to somebody else will make me read more often. If it is successful, I can integrate it into my regular routine. I've always enjoyed reading when I'm doing it. The process is just difficult for me to do. I'm getting better. If I take the books with me and read a little everyday, I can finish books before they are due at the library. Maybe thats why I have trouble reading. I feel like I have to read it quicker than I actually have to. Being able to slow it down and enjoy it at my preferred pace will be a good thing.
My first year of graduate school is almost behind me. First time living on my own for real is right around the corner. Soon, a real job and responsibilities. After that, only time will tell. The best thing for me to do is enjoy the present. It is the only thing in my immediate control. I can't change the past and I can't predict the future. The present is the only thing that matters now and forever.
