Roller Coaster of Emotions

Cutter's Log - Stardate 8002.80.70
Current Song - When Doves Cry (Prince)

The past couple of days have gone by up and down.

Saturday was a dissapointing day because I wasn't able to attend my Uncle Bill's funeral - for work. I had to work the midday shift, which is always something I dread. It's non-stop for the entire duration.

Then I get a phone call Sunday morning at 3:30 AM asking if I could work not only my scheduled 4:00-close shift, but the 5:00-11:30 AM shift. I did it this once, and told my boss not to let me do this ever again. I guess the good thing here is that I get a fatter paycheck than normal. That, and I MAY get a payraise - Mary is fond of my work ethic and experience. My feet were absolutely sore, and I went and bought new shoes the next day.

So Monday I'm enjoying a very deserved day off. Well, aside from a Physics test review. I decide to make the trip to Highland CC to register for my classes. I don't think I'm going to have a problem with the drive up and down. Once I keep doing it, it will feel quicker. My Seals and Crofts' Greatest Hits cassette plays from start to finish from my house to the college.

Highland has seven or so buildings. I go to the Admissions desk, and they need a transcript. I have to print one out at their library, which charges for printing. The only thing was that all I had was my debit card. Rather than having to break a twenty, the library staff waived my print cost (probably because they're happy someone is transferring there). Another trip to Admissions, then a trip to Counsoling. I get my JOUR 231 class approved there, and go back up to Admissions again.

There I recieved probably the best news I have recieved since I won an Illinois state student newspaper award. The class is FREE! I had to keep asking the admissions lady the question, "really?"

Then I went to the Highland Chronicle office to see the instructor. I had to ask him the question. Apparently the class is free in order to entice more people to work for the newspaper. He also gave me an edition of the last print newspaper.

On my way to Rockford, I stop at the tavern at Ridott Corners for lunch and to sit down and read that paper. World's Famous Burgers is what they tout. Wasn't that impressed, but a burger, chips and coke for $5.50 is a very good price.

I'm doing research for a NISB story at the Rockford Library's history room. Didn't end up finding what I expected, but I'm still able to churn out a story from what I did gather.

Today I fell back down to Earth - I locked my keys in my car at Sauk.

Can't wait for my paycheck on Thursday!