a case of O.J.

Graduation is coming, or at least classes are ending. I'm wondering if I'll find a job. All of my life I was told by society that when you have a college degree you can get a better job. I was told by college admissions people not to worry about cost because you can pay your loans off with that better job.

So here I am, a month away and I’m not seeing that better job. Actually I’m not seeing any full time jobs, and certainly not the high paying ones in my field that the admissions people forecasted. Hmm, life isn’t always simple.

In other news, Steve and I went dumpster diving last night. With a little scouting we have developed a nice route for harvesting grocery store leftovers. Last night we netted a bag of dog food and $60 in food (including a case of OJ, 1.5 gal of juice, half a dozen cans of pizza sauce, dozens of cup cakes, and enough bread.) I think this is how we survive on our shoestring budget.

It's snowing outside

Nelke has been in need of a hair cut for a while. We waited until after our backpacking trip so t hat she could stay warm. Here she is before and after.


Cricket poses here as she tries to convey a laid back and thoughtfull personality-everything she is not.


A moment in the life of our fish tank
Sarah discovers she can see better without the candle.

This past weekend Sarah and I made a quick visit to her family of origin's home to attend a wedding. Nelke went along and was glad to see her old stomping (pawing?) grounds. Cricket, a new addition was of course glad to see us and celebrated as she always does by peeing in circles.

Now its back to the studies.

Side note: Ethan made some blazing hot good food tonight.