Why will I be watching "The One on the Last Night" with the roomies?

Breaking up with Seattle may be one of the worst things I will ever have to do.

Why was today a good day?

• Breakfast: $20
• Christmas present: total $33
• Admission into Seattle Aquarium: $16
• Carousel ride: $1.50
• Snapshots at the pier photobooth: $3
• Day spent with Annie: priceless

Why I am taking that job?

• It is not because I hate him.
• It is not because I am tired of teaching.
• It is not because I want to get away from the city.
• I want to know that I can survive the wilderness!
• I want to at least try the field of engineering.
• I want to see if I can find love in the grocery store just like in that music video.

Why do I love this girl named Heidi?

• She serves the best coffee no matter what color apron she wears.
• She taught me the word "ergonomic."
• She is a lot prettier than those boys she is associated with.
• She gets tipsy faster that I can type "tipsy."
• She makes a great friend, sister, feminine figure, etc.
• She will always be the first person who I met that made me think that Olympic High School will be okay.
• I will wait for her outside of her work no matter how far I must travel to do this waiting.

Why is this day already full of mishaps?!

• I was running around too much when I woke up that I forgot to put the rice in the ref.
• I broke a nail.
• I thought that the Vietnamese girl sitting in front of me on the car was her, but it was someone else and I kept tryng to talk to her.
• I read the wrong side of my ferry schedule so it turns out that I was late to the the ferry by five minutes.
• I will probably also have to be late to work.

Why do I need to rethink my attitude?

• Lately, my blogs have been on the sad side. I am not sure it makes for a good read.
• I refuse to say my goodbyes when I am in a fowl mood.
• It is their birthday month so I shall not tromp it with a pity party.
• I am getting a new car. So what if it is silver?!
• I have got to make this last week in the city worth it!
• The feeling slash fear of being replaced is irrational, right? I don't know. Maybe.

Why do I feel awful about having to leave my current part-time job?

• My co-workers are awesome.
• My superiors are admirable.
  
• He is so likable.
• Most of the students are very sweet.
• I had to be stern with a few kids today and hope that they do not hate me.
  

Why do I love this girl named Arla?

Observe: My Favorite Memories of Arla Shephard.

Why do I need to get Seattle out of my system?

The following will be difficult to find in Grand Coulee:

• the city skyline
• the wide variety of coffee shops
• the music venues
• the theaters (both of the show and cinema varieties)
• the eats
• the prevalent acceptance of credit
• the public transportation
• the best roommates

Why am I blogging from my iPhone?

• I am too lazy to get off my butt.
• It is much warmer under my blankie than at a the table.
• I like knowing that I am using my data plan to its fullest potential.
• The clicking of the letters makes me feel like I know Morse code.
• Our apartment's internet has not been working so I cannot do this on my laptop even if I wanted to.

Why did he not show up?

• I don't know. Maybe he thought they were not going to be there, too.
• I don't know. Maybe he does not ever want to see me again.
• I don't know. Maybe he had a legitimate reason to not show up and all he could muster up is "i can't make it tonight..."
• I don't know. Maybe he is just a guy.
• I don't know. Maybe I am tired of making excuses for him.
  

Why am I wondering what she is doing?

• I have not talked to her in ages!
• My wish for her has not come to true yet. Or, did it?
• I have so much music that I need her to hear.
• I want exchange silly boy stories.
• I want to hear her laugh.
• I miss my Little Indian Princess.
  

Special Report: It is 9 o'clock on a Sunday morning.

• Why am I not studying anymore?
• Why is she not answering her phone?
• Why do I wish I stayed longer?
• Why am I unable to sleep?
• Why am I making "to do" and "to watch" lists?
• Why do I feel like I need to go to church?
• Why would I trade in the scent of freshly showered for the aroma of breakfast?
  

Why have I been so exhausted?

• She wants breakfast.
• There are so many birthdays in October.
• She wants lunch.
• There is only one week left before the EIT.
• The bus gets too full so I cannot take a nap.
  
• She wants dinner.
  
• Those damn ducks refuse to get in a row.