Hump Day
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
As in, I can't get over the hump of unproductive behavior. I'm completely floundering right now, and unable to focus. This usually doesn't happen until Thursday mornings...

My big goal today is to get to the bottom of my desk, and by that, I mean "clear off the enormous mound of paperwork that needs to be attended to, so I can fool myself into thinking that I don't need to be stressed out about getting my work done." See how the logic just falls right into place?

Still apartment hunting...I've seen roughly 20 apartments at this point, and have realized that not only do I need to pay more rent for a place that isn't a SHITHOLE, but I need to expand my thinking on Chicago neighborhoods. I've lived in one particular neighborhood for the past 2 years that is filled with baby strollers, black labs, and cute, kitschy restaurants with open air seating. No more, my friends, those days are gone. Initially, I thought my standards were too high, but now I have realized it's more than that. I just can't afford what I want.

Story of my life.

This weekend will be another barrage of hunting-- alone, with agencies, walking around neighborhoods looking for "FOR RENT" signs, and being on my cell phone constantly. Big fun. Wish me luck!