As we enter 2008

Several years ago I decided to start sending New Year cards instead of holiday cards at the end of the year. I never knew how the year would end if I sent it early. Not sure if I am going to send one at all this year, but if I do I am thinking it will come out later rather than sooner.

As for now I am squatting at my friend Jennifer's condo. Being back in Madison has been such a comfort and staying with someone I love dearly only makes it better. I was hoping to be on my way to Guatemala by February, but as usual good plans often go astray. It took me most of December to find a temp job and then something too perfect came my way. I was offered a 3-month position filling in for a women on medical leave at a place called Fireside Hearth & Home. I am doing office work and learning a whole lot about fireplaces and stoves I never thought I would know. So, I'll be sticking around long enough to see this job through.

Sometime in the early part of the year, Sundance Cinema finally called me back regarding an application I'd submitted weeks earlier. I was offered a position in the cafe making drinks, serving sandwiches, and of course close to movie time filling bags of popcorn, soda cups, and handing out boxes of candy. It's a bit of a posh place, wouldn't expect anything less from Sundance, so we've got lots of smancier food items, too. You can take it all into the theater with you to enjoy along with the movie, so if you are in town, stop by. One of the great perks is enjoying movies for free! I love independent films and on my budget it makes it possible for me to see them.

It's still my intention to head to Guatemala in April.

Happy 2008!