2010 came in with a wimper. There wasn't a huge cheer for the new year that was upon us. It may have been that the radio station we were listening to had the worst countdown in the history of countdowns. But i think it was just that no one really cared that it was a new year. I've never really understood the big deal about the whole thing. If anything, it was a pain because once I went back to go school I needed to write a new date on my assignments. Also, 2009 wasn't all that bad. I had some good times as always. I am glad that it is 2010 though, in some ways. I will be heading out for a summer internship in June(hopefully in Theresa, NY). I also will be turning 3o this year. I don't dread it like I once did but I'm not all that happy about it either.

I start this year in a new apartment. I moved in Monday and it is actually starting to look like someone lives here. I'll have to wait for some money to come in before I go all out on this place. I've already decided I will have a dart board in the basement. Other ideas include a pool table instead of a kitchen table(just throw a piece of plywood on top when I want to eat). the new Sidney Crosby commercial makes me want to have some type of hockey goal in the basement as well. Sleeping still sucks for the most part. My body has never liked the adjustment time between homes. It's also just weird that I'm living alone. For 29 plus years I've lived with other people, that's quite a streak. I know that the time by myself will be good and about mid-semester I will be so very thankful to be by myself. For now it's still a bit uncomfortable.

I leave for El Paso, TX on Monday. This is the intercultural immersion trip for school. Last year, the trips were to Oman, India and Chiapas, Mexico. Due to our slumping economy, our trips are a little closer to home. We are also going to Juarez. Yes, the Juarez that you've seen a lot on TV about. I'm not all that thrilled about possibly getting shot but it is what it is. The group of people I'm with should be a good one to be with for almost a week and a half. Hopefully I won't shoot anyone.