So, I found a new job… Still in pharmacy, because I don’t feel ready to make the leap yet into illustration, but at least it’s closed-door, meaning AWAY from customers. So yay to that! We are absolutely slammed with work and it’s been very stressful, but that’s how it is all over in pharmacies these days. It’s been rough I’m times— two days ago I left work in tears. I was going to put in overtime this week, but I decided not to because I desperately need some R&R. However, the people are great and it seems like a good company, so there’s that.

I’m taking an illustration class online, and my experience has been mixed. I think if i weren’t grappling with a new job, it would be easier. But it is what it is. The professor is very good and the coursework is interesting and definitely will be useful; I just don’t feel like I’m doing very well. I got a B in my last assignment and I was pretty bummed about it. I still have an A overall, but it’s a low A. Not good enough.

I’m still having issues with my eating patterns— basically, I don’t eat lunch during the day, either besides I’m not hungry or because when I do, I feel very sluggish after. The problem is, when I get off work at the end of the day, I’m absolutely starving and I inhale a **** ton of food. No good. That and being tired have added to my stress. My parents are frustrating me a bit too— I don’t live with them (thank goodness), but I talk to them a lot. My mom is very supportive and sweet, but she’s also an emotional basketcase, and she uses me as a dumping ground for her feelings because she can’t do that with my dad. Usually I don’t mind, but a) I’m dealing with all this right now, and b) I’ve told her the same thing over and over, and now she needs to decide to take action to improve her situation. Until she does that, there’s no point in me repeating myself. My dad is just obnoxious— he’s a snob and an egotist and refuses to see anyone else’s point of view. Furthermore, he seems to be in complete denial about his flaws; I’ve always thought that if I described a man who acts exactly like he does, he would blink and say, “What an asshole,” never once connecting the dots that it’s him I’m describing. Yuck.

Other than that, I’m happy Fall is starting. Fondly… been hot as holy **** here lol. Bring on the cold weather!!!

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