Swimming Through August

It is about halfway through August, a little more, and the report is: still no job, but I had an interview last week that went well, so I'm hoping to hear back from that. It would be a development job, and I'm excited about the prospect of being a professional fundraiser. I think I'd be good at it.

I've been watching Olympic swimming here in California. I watched the opening ceremonies in San Francisco, and then the first five days, and I've been back in LA since Thursday night. I've really enjoyed watching the close races, and I've loved cheering for the US all the way. I'm watching the medal ceremony for Dara Torres - she got silver in this race, the 50m swim. I'm really hoping she pulls out a gold in the relay race she has in like 20 minutes... it's pretty crappy the way the scheduling worked out for her. At 41 years old, she could use all the breaks she can get. Sadly, she didn't get that one.

Anyhoo... I really enjoyed San Francisco. I've been so caught up in life lately that I haven't written in my blog, but I liked the city a lot and it was very much worth the long drive. We took the PCH up the coast, and it was beautiful. I was not in a picture mood until it started getting really spectacular about halfway up, but then after that, I was exhausted and done with driving, so I put the camera away. But, San Francisco did not disappoint. The architecture was awesome, too. I think I know where I'm interested in living, if we can afford it, but it really comes down to which job I have and how much I'll be making, in addition to what the gf will be making. If I get this job that I want, I'll be sitting well - a lot more than my previous job. But, no matter what, I will keep my priorities in line financially and not spend more than I should on housing. That's what is most important. We're debating between a two bedroom and a one bedroom by ourselves. Ideally, I'd like to have the one bedroom, but a two might be cheaper, so we'll have to see. I'm so, so excited to be getting an apartment with her, though, after all this time.

US is in front in the women's medley... now Australia... still Australia... and Australia won it. Scores unofficial. Apparently, Sweden got eliminated because they did a false start. But Australia won, America got the American record, so that's good. Hooray, women. Michael Phelps is up next.

Alright, I'm going to write later. I can't really focus right now.