adulthood.

Sorry, blogowebspherenets. I’ve been away for a very long time. It’s all my fault. I grew up.

I graduated in December, and began working at the Waco VA two weeks later. It was unexpected. Even more unexpected? I absolutely love my job. I rate veterans’ claims and give them the hook-up for their monthly compensation. It’s six months of training, so it’s been pretty intense. Also intense: confronting adulthood. Here’s what I’ve learned so far:

1. Adults very rarely act like adults.
2. Going to bed early never becomes cool, you just stop caring about cool.
3. Drinking on weeknights is somewhat suspect. Getting drunk on weeknights is embarassing. But that’s always been the case for Drunk Kat, who at once wants to disclose every feeling she’s ever had and cry about how she’s scared of feelings. So, some things don’t change.
4. You have to schedule time to relax. Same goes for doing what you love. It becomes even more important once you start slaving for the man.
5. Dental insurance kicks ass.
6. A left-wing pacifist working for the federal government is ironic. Irony pays pretty well.
7. Never, ever, ever let your daughter be a Marine.
8. If they fought for our country, I have to tolerate some dirty old man flirting in the hall. Good thing I already love that business.
9. No matter what you’re doing, it kinda bothers people when you never show up on time. However, in a 40 hour a week/flex time scenario, you can lower that bar and get away with a lot.
10. Being someone worthwhile takes a lot of effort once you emerge from the academic womb.

That’s a start. Really, I just wanted to get that out there and start blogging again. There should be updates soon about puppyventures. And more pen reviews. And more….oh god, blog. I’ve missed ye.

Soon, loves.  

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