Preparation

So, between the emails from the NH Electric Co-op, Time Warner Cable and other random posts on Facebook from meteorologists who graduated from Plymouth, I figured I would blog before I'm potentially out of power for a while.

Considering Vermont and New Hampshire don't have a State of Emergency issued...Do you not remember Irene? Irene left a mess, and this one is due to be stronger. I mean, I'd rather be safe than sorry, but if don't wish to, that's your prerogative.

Anyhow, I've collected some water, and I'm starting to freeze bags of water, just in case I lose power for a while. We don't have a flood warning, but we do have a high wind watch. We have trees. I'm putting two and two together.

Anyhow, I'm going to move my car, since it's parked under a tree, and I already had a tree fall on it once. I'm not pushing my luck.

For everyone on the East Coast, be careful. I'll try to update during, but if I lose power, well then...I'll update afterwards.

Now if you excuse me, I'm getting some perishable food in my stomach before I have to throw it away.

Sidenote, I think the corporate heads at the Weather Channel are grateful for events like this, in a financial sense (if they pray for it everyday, they need to be committed. But I doubt that and digress). You know only 300 people watch Coast Guard: Alaska religiously.

Update as of 7:30 pm EST: Plymouth State Cancelled classes tomorrow. Almost as a rule, Plymouth waits until the weather is on top of us and the professors can't make it to the campus. When they cancel ahead of time, shit's going to get serious. Also, we now have a flood watch. I'll keep people updated.

TGIF...Thank God It's Finally the End of the Week

So, officially half of the semester is done. Thank God.

As of now, I'm taking a pre-study break. This day has dragged horribly. And based off of next week's weather report with Hurricane Sandy, things won't be so good here in the Northeastern U.S.

However, I do have one question: Why do people stay around if Jim Cantore or Anderson Cooper show up in their town? Jim Cantore not so much, but if I saw Anderson Cooper in his black t-shirt, I'd get the hell out of there.

It's funny, a lot of people seem not concerned by the weather. However, considering this storm is due to be huge and has been deemed 'Frankenstorm,' I'd maybe want to care. I remember when Irene came through, that system made a ridiculous mess.

But enough about the storm. I guess I should update people on life. As of now, I have sent out a few applications for jobs in Argentina, in Buenos Aires. Hopefully, I hear back from some of them soon, but we'll see. I'm also looking into Masters programs in Argentina, since I know I want a higher degree. I just can't afford the United States' programs.

But that's what I've been up to. Otherwise, the semester has been stressful, as per usual. But, I'm looking forward to a few things.

This weekend, I see some of my friends from the Mount Washington Hotel. I haven't seen a lot of them since before I left for Argentina, so it will be nice. But I'm also looking forward to Monday, since Omar will find out if he gets his work visa or not. We'll see what happens.

 Otherwise, I hope everyone has a good weekend, and I'll see you on the flip-side. And get the damn Halloween candy before Halloween, Rite Aid is already switching to the Christmas candy. God help us all.

Earthquakes and Debates...Oh Boy

So, in New Hampshire, we felt an earthquake that came from Maine. I genuinely was wondering if the wall was really shaking, and if I was losing my mind (it has been a long day, kids). I also thought that maybe it was a potential gas explosion or runaway truck. In any case, I was worried just because I was cooking dinner and didn't want to burn myself on the stove. Nonetheless, I ignored it, thinking I was just sleep deprived. Yeah, good instincts right there. I should not live on an active plate.

You want to know how I found out? My boyfriend messaged me on Facebook.

"Is everything ok? I heard about the earthquake."

My literal reaction was "What the hell is he....Ahhh, I did feel the apartment shaking."

Yes, it took a message from Mar del Plata, Argentina to let me know what's going on. I really should not live in an earthquake zone.

But, you know what's more entertaining than my reaction? Reactions on Facebook after a small earthquake. Some of the statuses are quite entertaining.

We don't have a lot of action here in New Hampshire, please be understanding.

Anyhow, if there's an aftershock during the presidential debate, I will not be thrilled. It can wait until the debate ends. Then by all accounts, sure tectonic plates, shift all you want.

Just please don't kill me. I like living.

Sunday Procrastination

As the title of the blog indicates, I'm delaying the inevitable load of homework that awaits me today. However, I figured I would somewhat productive, so at least I put my clothes away. And made apple crisp. Ah yeah.

Not much has been going on as of late, except I believe I lined up an internship at a working museum, so I'll keep people posted on that. But I'm 95% sure I got it.

Anyhow, I've just been doing school, with all my classes stressing me in some way or another. Oddly, it's a non-required class that's making me stress the most. Guess which one it is.

Spanish. Spanish makes me scared every day. I think it's because I feel that I have a lot to learn before June, so I need to do well.

But, I think I'll pass the exam tomorrow, after getting much needed assistance from Omar.

But, I digress. I think I'm going to continue to watch TCM. I mean, they have the old, classic movies. I've seen classic films with Ray Harryhausen clay figures, shorts where Errol Flynn is making fun of "native peoples," it's pretty awesome, especially from a historical aspect.

It's nice to see a channel that has stuff like that. I mean, AMC used to be like TCM. But then AMC got too modern. Kind of makes me sad. It's like what happened to TLC, History Channel, Discovery Channel, and what not. Everything is for the ratings, and for the funding. In the case of TCM, I think it is Ted Turner's baby, I've seen no ads on the channel, unless it's related to the network.

But, I've procrastinated too long. Back to work. Hasta luego chicos.

Almost Mid-Semester Update

I'm at work. In fact, I probably should not be blogging at all. However, as it is Columbus Day (or should I say, International Genocide Day), there are not a lot of people floating around on this campus.

I know I haven't been blogging much, if at all. Ever since I got back from Argentina I've been going a million miles a minute, between 6 classes, 4 jobs (not at the Mount Washington, mind you) and family issues (Thanks for that Wells Fargo), so blogging has been the last thing on my mind.

However, I know that I probably should, since it gave me some sort of a release, and it allows me to be more open than more traditional outlets.

So, an update: I want to be back in Argentina. Plain and simple.

The level of work you get here in the United States is not proportional to the reward. I mean, I work an insane amount of time just to barely pay bills, and then I have a ridiculous amount of classwork, as I am in 6 classes. All in the name of having a good job when I get out of college, at least according to archaic theory. In reality, I may make more money if I go back to the Mount Washington after graduation than if I tried to get a real job that uses my degree. Or, if I got a real job, I'd work 80 hours a week just to make sure I kept the real job, and give up having a life.

It's not worth it to me. I've had too many regrets to just live on the wheel of work and materialism like everyone else. Yes, I could have the money to buy all the things I wanted eventually, but if that means I lose time with those I care about, it's not worth it. I just want enough money to pay my bills, and save a little bit on the side. I want time where I can relax and not have a heart attack every time my phone gets a message or a call because people need me or I've really screwed up.
 
So, at this point in the tirade, I bet people are wondering what the Argentina thing has to do with it. Easy, I was incredibly happy there. Yes, I know I was on vacation, but I wasn't staying at a resort. I was staying with my boyfriend and his family. I saw how the normal people lived. I will admit, there is definitely poverty, and they don't have easy access to technology, financially speaking. They work their asses off just to get by, but they also know how to enjoy life and enjoy their time with friends and family. They know when to cut the shit and stop working and enjoy their lives.

So, here's my grand plan for after graduation: I'm going back. On a one-way ticket.

I have been looking for jobs already, and I'll admit, it's a bit tough right now. But you know what? I'm young. I have Omar. I have friends down there. And the Argentines make amazing food.

 I don't care if I was offered a job working for Warren Buffett, I'm going. When I was in Argentina, it was the happiest I had felt in many years. Why not be happy? You only live once. And I want to live life to the fullest.

Now if you excuse me, I must get back to work. Stay classy everyone.