Leaving work today was like any other day…slowly merging onto I-25 because there is undoubtedly a massive truck in front of me on the on-ramp. I’m also on the phone with my sister (hands-free of course), but I learned to drive in California so talking on the phone while driving is required to pass the […]
Author: Casey
Dear NWS and City of Lafayette
First off let me say how exciting yesterday was…for storm chasers! Seriously, 5 tornadoes in the Metro area? Eek! Thank you NWS for saying yesterday was going to be sunny and in the 80s so I wore capris and a lightweight shirt to church only to walk outside in Boulder and get pelted by rain […]
The smell of rain
Is always sweeter when accompanied by the tympani of thunder. Lava and I were sitting outside for a bit this evening, probably tempting fate, watching the flashes of lightening and listening to the rolls of thunder…that was of course until it started to rain. Thunder storms are so rare in Ventura that I almost cherish […]
So much for that idea
Remember me mentioning how since December I’ve been training for a 10k, the Boulder Boulder? Well that event is almost here…Memorial Day! Yesterday my friend Marie and I went on a 6-mile route, getting ready for the full distance. I was on the 4th mile, probably when my foot died. Now, I’m a pretty tough […]
Unemployment – Day 21
So three weeks ago today I spent half of the workday going through my cube at USA Rugby. For three weeks I have been a “bum”. Other people will disagree considering I’m not just sitting at home on my couch all day. I have done an enormous amount of yard work. But I have been […]
A fresh cut and a few sprints
Spring has arrived — officially. And what determines spring in Colorado? Having to bring the lawn mower out of hiatus. Yes that’s right! Due to all of our late season snow and lots of rain our lawns have turned a lovely shade of green and grew to heights taller than Lava’s armpits. It was time […]
Did Colorado not get the memo?
This is spring, right? Wasn’t it 80* just 4 days ago? I do recall laying around in my various yards soaking up sun and reading a book. It was ideal, very spring…in fact, almost summer-like. But yet, this morning I wake up to see 2-inches of snow covering the ground and falling out of my […]
Unemployment – Day 9
I finally learned how to relax — Aaron you should be proud. I sat outside, soaked up the sun and enjoyed a good book. It was wonderful sitting peacefully watching fluffy white clouds float against the brilliant blue sky and listen to cicadas flitter around my yard. I watched a robin poke its head out […]
Unemployment – Day 7
Had an interview today – was offered the job. Drove the truck to the interview cause the garage held my car hostage. Found out how much my weekly unemployment wages will be. Had a nice chat with my 6 year old neighbor.
Unemployment – Day 3
I watched two movies starring RPattz. I wrote my own letters of recommendation. I walked outside in the slush to post two resumes via snail mail. Did communicate, via email, with a company that seems interested in potentially offering me a job, but it’s only part-time. I applied for UI. The slushy snow temporarily killed […]