I have some time at my computer this evening, so I thought I’d sit down and write for a bit. It’s been a pretty busy, job-centered day!

I had an interview this morning at the Exchange on the Air Force base. I even had to get a pass to be allowed onto the base. They used an old picture of me for the pass, and I’m pretty sure it was taken when I was in my twenties. I couldn’t really tell exactly how old I was in the picture, but it was definitely from a long time ago! It was a little funny to see a younger version of myself on my pass.

Being back on a military base was quite an experience. It brought back a sense of nostalgia. I spent a good part of my childhood on military bases because of my dad and had been going on the Air Force and Army bases until Kevin passed away, so that environment still feels familiar. Military bases are almost like little cities of their own. They have their own stores, services, housing, and everything people need for everyday life. There is a certain atmosphere to them that is hard to describe unless you’ve spent time on one. It was interesting being back in that setting after so many years.

Tommy drove me onto the base this morning since I needed someone who could get me through the gate. When I finished my interview and was ready to come home, I walked off base so Chris could pick me up. Chris had driven in to work today but got off early, so he was able to come get me. Since he couldn’t get onto the base himself, meeting him outside was the easiest option.

Once I got home, I finally took a shower. I hadn’t had time to shower before leaving for my interview this morning, so it felt good to get cleaned up and relax a little afterward.

I also have another interview coming up in December, this time with the local probation office. It’s interesting how some of the opportunities I’ve been finding are in places I wouldn’t normally have considered working. I honestly wouldn’t have thought about applying for a position at a probation office before, but here I am with an interview scheduled!

After my shower, I spent more time looking through job listings and searching for other opportunities. Between the interview this morning, the upcoming interview in December, and looking for additional positions, I’ve definitely spent most of the day thinking about work and what might come next. Hopefully, one of these opportunities will lead somewhere exciting.

On a much more fun note, I’m getting increasingly excited about our trip to Japan next year! I may actually get the chance to visit the Eorzea Café while we’re there! For anyone who doesn’t know, it’s a Final Fantasy XIV-themed café. How cool would that be? Getting to visit a café built around the world of the game would be an awesome experience.

I’m also really looking forward to exploring Japan’s stationery stores. Japan has some of the most beautiful and creative stationery, and I could probably spend hours looking through all the pens, notebooks, stickers, planners, and other little things they have. I love seeing the different designs and products they come up with.

Tommy has band practice tonight, but we realized we had forgotten his saxophone! So Chris is heading down to bring it to him, along with the dinner I already packed. While Chris is out, he’s also going to stop by the store to pick up some spaghetti and a jar of sauce so we can have dinner when he gets back.

I’ve already started a pot of water on the stove. Of course, living at 7,000 feet elevation means even something as simple as boiling water can take a little extra time, especially when you’re heating a larger pot. So, while that gets going and everyone takes care of their evening plans, I think it’s time for me to slow down for a bit.

I’m going to make myself a nice cup of tea and enjoy some quiet time to relax. Of course, I have to feed the animals here in half an hour. With Karissa in California, all her chores are now mine. Oh, yes, Karissa is in San Diego this weekend for TwitchCon. A convention that Twitch puts on every year. She’ll be back on Monday morning.