A lot has happened since the last time, but probably the biggest change has been Teresa's absence for the past week. She's been down in the Domincan Republic on a family vacation, forcing me to reckon with my fears of being alone. Clearly, I've missed her very much, but I've also been very, very busy. The pain of her departure was eased somewhat by an unexpected, concurrent visit by my Dad. It was great to see him and be comforted by his presence, especially given that my departure from Colorado was rocked by snowstorms and emotional turmoil. Kolene's mom was up visiting on Sunday, so the four of us all went to brunch in Queechee. It was a great day. Dad and I were able to catch the end of the Dartmouth road race just minutes from my house before he took off for a meeting in Quebec.
I started work on Monday, though I wasn't officially hired until Thursday. Darlene, the project assistant, turned in her resignation letter only days after I decided to come on board. So, Sue (my boss) thought it would be a good thing for me to spend a few days with Darlene before she left. Though I wasn't exactly sure what I was supposed to be doing, Darlene was great. She seems very innocuous at first, but really tells it how it is. I'll miss her presence and guidance, but now I have my own office in the Cancer Center. Pretty cool for a 23 y/o punk. Finally, after weeks of red tape and BS, I was officially offered the job on Thursday, and the pay was higher than any of us were expecting. Very, very cool, especially given all of the anxiety I've been having about my finances lately. I didn't work on Thursday or Friday, but I did teach Kaplan three nights this week. So, I felt that Thursday was a deserved rest.
Much of the week was dominated by unexpected and acute pain in my remaining testicle and inguinal canal. Dr. Seigne was quick to offer reassurances. And though the pain was very severe early in the week, rest, anti-inflammatories, and ice had me feeling much better by Thursday. This was a very good thing because I was very much looking forward to my trip down to Williamstown where I planned to do a lot of riding with Bruce. The weather forecast for the weekend added to the excitement for the trip. I took over for Bruce and Jodi's on Friday morning under beautiful blue skies and with great, great excitement to see my pseudofamily in Williamstown. So far the trip has been absolutely everything I could have hoped for. Great rides (sans testicle pain), beautiful weather (91 F today!!!!!), relaxation, great food, swimming holes, and generally positive vibes. I can't thank Bruce and Jodi enough for the hospitality they have shown me over the years.
I'm dying for Teresa to return tomorrow. I certainly hope that I'll be able to see her before my early bedtime. I have to be at DHMC orientation at 8am on Monday! I also found out that I can avoid the priority system for awesome Dartmouth grad housing if I take a unit as soon as next week. So, my parents and I are mulling that over, but its looking like I'll be moving AGAIN. Hopefully, this is the last time. Hopefully, this is the permanent solution. Hopefully, this will be the home that allows me to earth myself for good.
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