Hot 'N Cold

• Today was a very stressful day. First, I woke up late. This wasn't a huge deal, as I was close to the place I needed to be and the start time of the event was pretty flexible. But still, no one likes being late. Second, I wasn't informed that the Detroit Public Library (the place for my meeting) would be closed today, nor that the parking lot I was supposed to park in would be labeled "Staff" but that I could park there anyways. So I drove around the block like 5 times and eventually parked in a structure. Then I got out and walked (with both of my laptops) in the steady rain to the front doors of the library - where I was greeted with the stubborn "click" of a locked door. I stood there for a minute before a cleaning lady opened the door, asked if I was here for the training and told me I had to walk around the building to be let in by the security guards. Oy. She was very nice so I thanked her, but then turned around to face the rain again. I got back to the sidewalk, at which point she yelled to me that I was going in the wrong direction, so I turned and walked back to her to get the correct instructions and she then told me that she made a mistake, I was actually going the right way. Oy. But still, I remained cheerful. There was also a man returning books to the drop box who told me that the library was closed until 10 am. I told him that I guess I just get an extra shower today then :) So I walked around and found the right door. Then I had /got to walk through what I assume are the bowels of the library. There were old research volume sets, children's books, files about Detroit, huge books, a card organization system of some kind and a really old locker room/bathroom. It was pretty cool and I doubt I'll get to go down there again. Then began my make-up day of training for WAY. It wasn't terrible, since there were different presenters than my first time and one of them was one of the founders. It was fun to talk to them and the other new staff members. We also got yummy bagels, yogurt, pizza, salad and (most importantly) coffee. However, I had to make tons of phone calls at any break possible (apartment, Cara, BandShoppe, etc.) and was worrying about a lot of different stuff throughout. Plus, it was geared more towards the people who will be working at the WAY Academy, and therefore acting as Mentors, Experts and Lab Monitors, rather than just Mentors (which is what I'll be doing). So, while the content was interesting, it wasn't necessarily relevant to me. Oh well. THEN, on the way to see an apartment, I called the bank to inquire after the "bank speak" in a letter I got and discovered that I am STILL being punished for that stupid stupid stupid mistake someone at the IRS made against me in 2005. And I have to find the time to figure it all out. GAAAAAAH! I can't believe it. So I kind hyperventilated in the car while driving down 94. Then, I met up with Cara and she saw an apartment with me (we liked it and she LOVED the guy who showed it to me/who I've been talking to) and we wandered around the Student Center, chatting/reminiscing. After that, we headed to the Bubble so I could return some silks to Kim and so we could visit our little guard babies who are all grown up and doing college guard. Change of plans meant that practice was actually at the practice field but we popped in to see the Bubble really fast before heading over there (it was neat, but also hot and seems like it costs a lot). At the field, we finally found our girlies! It was great to see Halley and Sara, especially when Sara ran towards me once she saw me :) I can't wait to see them march! We also got to see some other band/guard members who we knew. It was fun :) We finally headed home, where we met up with Melissa to eat dinner/cookies and shop for dresses on ModCloth/in each other's closets (suitcases). It was an up-and-down day, but turned out well over all.