My New Home
I got in late last night and I’m just getting used to everything this morning. For some reason I feel a bit jet lagged even though it’s only a few hours different. I had a hard time getting out of bed and I had a ton to do today. I’m house sitting for my friend, Jane, while she’s away. I’m also substituting for her and teaching her 3-D art class.
The house is really cute and super tidy. But I feel a little like an intruder today. The house is a looking messy with my clothes, makeup and shoes all over the place, and some dirty dishes, and I know Jane’s super tidy. It’s not that I’m messy, just that I’m still in the process of unpacking and I haven’t had time to arrange things.
I went in to school and met with the graduate advisor. She was super nice, and said she could introduce me to the class I’ll be teaching and explain the whole situation to them and why they have a new teacher and answer any of their questions. I was a little nervous meeting her and am still pretty nervous about teaching. I’ve taught before at an art school, but never at such a big university. It took me forever to find her office today, and parking was terrible.
But I have to say the weather here is SO beautiful. The sun is shining and there are palm trees everywhere, and big saguaro catus all around… a big change from Michigan and all that snow. I love it! I’m glad I decided to come here.
On a not so happy note, I wrote Alan on Wednesday and he hasn’t written back. This seems like kind of a bad sign. I thought we were hitting it off. Anyway, this is what I sent:
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Hi Alan, It’s Delia. I know we met in kind of a strange way and I don’t really know a lot about you, but you seem like a nice person. So I just wondered what you like to do and what you’ve been up to. I’ve been busy with school and work. I’m teaching an art class. It’s 3-D design class. Just basic stuff but pretty fun to teach. Well, anyway, I hope things are going well with you.-Delia |
Well, maybe he’s just busy… or having computer problems. I hope he writes something back. He seems like a cool guy.Anyway, I’m not going to freak out over it. He either likes me or he doesn’t.
In other exciting news, I got a haircut. There were SO many split ends. I got it cut shorter with some highlights, a little like Jennifer Aniston’s hair. I’ll post a picture later. Right now I need to go. I still have to lease a car. I’m only here until May, but I need to get back and forth to school. Jane always rides her bike or takes the bus everywhere, and she said I was welcome to use her bike, but it’s pretty far… Maybe I’ll see how expensive it is first, and then I’ll decide.
Ok, gotta go.
-Delia
March 3rd, 2008 at 8:21 pm
I know Alan and from the few blog posts I have read, I can say that you two seem compatible.
March 4th, 2008 at 7:38 am
Hi Some1,
Thanks, that makes me feel better. I just wonder why he hasn’t written back. I hope he’s just busy or something…
-Delia
March 4th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
Delia,
The desert is a whole new way of living. Remember to drink lots of water, and let your body acclimate to the much drier weather. I moved her over 3 years ago, and have enjoyed the dramatic change from the midwest winters. The calmness of the desert can be a cleansing experience; there is a focus onto self that occurs which can be enriching.
Good luck with the new teaching position, I’m sure you will make wonderful connections to your new class.
Love,
Grace
March 4th, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Thanks Grace, I’ve already discovered that I get thirsty much quicker… I’ll have to keep track of how much water I drink.
-Delia
March 5th, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Unless Alan knew you’d be contacting him “in character” then he might have mindlessly deleted the message as spam. I receive spam that reads somewhat similarly, actually.
March 5th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
Thanks Nick,
All’s well. I got a message from him and he’s just been VERY busy. See “Alan Wrote Me!”.
-Delia