pregnancy and stuff (surprise!)

Something interesting I am noticing about pregnancy is that my body is still following a cycle, as far as I can tell. When I would normally be PMSing, my skin breaks out for a few days. And I am hoping my flare-up in my back is related to that, too.... based on what swifty told me. It also feels like I have been a lot moodier the past few days than before. We'll see if this subsides a bit, but it seems so already.

One of the best things about my date with the brute last night is that we came home and had steamy hot totally dirty sex aftrward. That's particularly great because lately my sex drive is not-so-present. I understand it, but it still freaks me out. I could write a million paragraphs here, but I'll hold back. Just want to thank the goddess for letting me get it up for at least one night, and I'm looking forward to the next million nights that happens. Even if they are spread out.

Something that may or may not be complicated by this is the fact that I am going to start dating someone new next week. We have been dirty emailing for a month or so now, and I'm pretty excited to meet her. All I have space for -- in my life, my heart, and my relationship -- is something truly casual. She knows that and hopefully she can really do it and I can really do it with her. I think we will have a lot of fun, hormones willing.

Oh -- one more thing.  have been crying in my dreams all the time lately. LIke, intensely crying. So, the hormonal effects don't end when the lights go out, apparently.

What the bloody hell?

Allyson Mitchell posted this on facebook today. What th fuck is wrong with people?

Oh, and some exciting news...

A few months ago, I was looking into what it would take to finish my degree. I called the school, thinking I had a couple classes to take, and thinking I would commute or take them online (school is in Portland). Well, when I was on the phone with the academic adviser, she told me that I had all the credits for an Associate degree in general studies. I didn't really believe her because she actually sounded a little... well, dumb. To be honest. And then she kept trying to push the Associate of Science, which would have meant nineteen credits of electives only. Or the Associate of Arts, which was fifteen credits of art classes. Fun, sure, but no thanks!

Anyway, today, I found out that I DO have that degree!! So exciting, eh?? I have a motherfucking degree! Woohoo! No more community college for me! I'm going to try and go to Evergreen starting next year. My kid will be almost one then. Kind of a big year, all of a sudden.

blarg

I have had an incredibly unproductive day. I filled out applications online. I sent some resumes. I did 45 minutes of work on the house. And I internet-cycled for many many hours. This is all after sleeping until almost noon.
Oh, I also ran with the brute to pick up my sewing machine from the post office, and ate a fist-sized cream puff (they fill it right in front of you!) that was delicious.
That's all. I am not knowing what to do with myself so much lately. I need a job. I am trying. Blaze and I are going to try and pick up some odd jobs. Now, I will watch The Secret Life of Bees and then sleep more.