August 2, 2000

One year ago: I talk about what a scaredy-cat I am, after going to see The Blair Witch Project.

Molly sent me some pictures from our reunion, and a card to thank me for my work on it, and she sent them in the envelope pictured to the left. To those of you who don't watch Real World, this isn't going to mean anything. Melissa is saying, "I'm crazy and kooky. Can I pinch your butt?" Danny is saying, "Can you believe how silly David's music is, Kim?" David is saying, "I got your flow, Kim. We're musicians. Let's get together and scat sometime. You got my flow?" Matt is saying, "Can you breakdance? That, like Atari and ham radios, is the wave of the future." Julie is saying, "You're cool. I'm going to go volunteer now. I admire you for volunteering for your class, Kim." Kelley and Jamie are saying, "We're beautiful. And so are you, Kim." I don't know, the whole thing just cracked me up. I like getting mail. And I got a check today for one of my jobs, so it was an all-around good day. And Survivor is on tonight!

So, what have I been up to lately? I actually started a journal entry a few days ago, but it was so boring that I couldn't finish it. Then I started to do a critique of the MTV Video Music Awards Nominations, but I realized I haven't seen most of the videos. I've been doing a lot of writing. I'm planning my trip to New York City in a few weeks with Molly and Mary. I'm going to Las Vegas at the end of the month with some people from MBTV, which is really exciting. The only people I have met in person are Wing and Sars, so it will be really cool to meet the rest of them.

Unfortunately, I booked my flight to Vegas on United, and there have been a lot of stories about how they are doing terrible things to their passengers to do work slow-downs and such. I am not looking forward to the flight, but the tickets are non-refundable. Luckily, my schedule is pretty flexible, so I hope if I do get stuck somewhere, it's on the way home and not on the way there. But I am a little anxious about that.

Mary is having two bridal showers this month. One is this weekend, for her side of the family. It's supposed to be given by the bridal party, but I really haven't had much to do with it (which is entirely my own fault). I did make the invitations, though. I talked to another bridesmaid last night, and now I feel much more in the loop. I hope they don't think I'm a slacker, though. Then, there is a couples' shower in two weeks. I think that one will be a lot of fun, too. August is shaping up to be a busy month between my traveling and the bridal showers!

I'm still struggling with what to do with my life. I like working from home. I could probably get more writing jobs, if I pursued it. But then, why did I bother getting a Master's degree in a technical field? I feel guilty about not using it. I could probably command a hefty paycheck if I took a 9-to-5 job. But I don't really want a 9-to-5 job. So instead of committing to either trying to make it as a freelance something, I'm kind of wavering between the two, and not really making enough money to make it worthwhile since I'm not actively pursuing either. I need to make a decision one way or the other. Your advice is welcome in this matter!