January 23, 2016

I awoke early again, but it was still dark and there was no way in hell I was getting out of bed, so I just stayed.  Next thing ya know, I awoke again and it was 8:59.  Most excellent.  It had been raining most of the night (I had heard it) and was still raining, which I also loved.  Perfect Saturday morning.  Almost.

A chat with a friend motivated me and I applied for work at three additional schools in Switzerland.  It is also time to get going with the psych degrees and look for work in that field.  I was assured on an expat site that, with Switzerland being so focused on social help that I’d have a well-paying job within weeks.  I’d like to look more deeply into that claim.

The kids and I straightened up the house to some Toto and Eagles spinning, then headed to sushi.  The big plan of the day was to watch the Star Wars movie and 3D tickets resulted in a $49.50 dollar bill, but it was very worth it.  I cried 3 times.  Quite nostalgic seeing it on the big screen with those faces.  I may go see it again next Saturday when the kids are with their dad.

There was a break-up today.  I’m not sure which end it came from, but he is quite deflated.  As necessary as I know these experiences are, it hurts my heart to see.  

  

So I made a little comfort food as we started watching Star Wars 4, 5 & 6.  I also bought tickets for Mags and I to go see Rocky Horror Picture Show on Valentine’s Day weekend.  I figure it’s time to introduce her to hot transvestites and time-warps.

Picture: Han then and now; Maggie's joke - lettuce turnip the beet; Spinning the Eagles