I was working at a music (instruments & equipment, not CDs) store for the last three months. It was an okay job with some wonderful people, and I learned a lot. Recently though, I found out that my previous position at the local school district was open again (thanks, Jen!), and I applied for it. After a couple of interviews, I was rehired, and I started my new-old job this week. Aside from the fantastic people, supportive environment, rewarding work, and encouragement to wear orange often, I have to admit, one of the things I'm most looking forward to is no longer spending 2 hours on the road every day.
So, here are the Top 10 Things I'm Going To Do With My Time Now That I Don't Commute (in no particular order):
10. Voice Lessons - Guys? I think I started my bucket list, and the only thing on it right now is to sing in a band. I've got a decent voice, but I think it would definitely not hurt to take some lessons.
9. Illini Volleyball - The Illini Volleyball team has been consistently good for quite a few years, yet season tickets for an adult are only $25. At $5 a game to get in normally, I only have to go to 5 games to make it worth it!
8. Illini Basketball - A slightly less consistent team, I still love going to Illini Basketball games. Since I'll be getting off of work before 5pm every day, I'll definitely be able to attend way more weeknight games this year than I previously thought.
7. Illini Football - Despite the insane sunburn I got on the left side of my body at last weekend's game (still hurts!), I was so excited to be there. I ordered season tickets before I started working at the Music Shoppe, so agreeing to give up my Saturdays to the retail gods did not make me happy. Luckily I only had to miss one game for work, and I should be able to enjoy all that football Saturdays have to offer.
6. Ukulele - Did I mention I bought another ukulele? I had been lusting after a Fender uke since my first day at the Music Shoppe. I was going to wait till the holiday season to get one with some sales credit promotion they offer, but obviously that won't be happening. Instead I took advantage of my employee discount and brought one home last week. I've really enjoyed practicing so far, so I'm looking forward to skipping fewer songs in my book because they use "hard" chords.
5. Exercising - I'm going to start slow, but maybe I'll try the Couch to 5K program again.
4. Visitin My Friends, especially those with kiddos - LOOK AT HOW CUTE MY FRIENDS' KIDS ARE! THEY ARE SO CUTE!
I need to spend more time hanging out with them. I also have a ton of friends in the Chicago area whom I should visit more. Who wants to go on the Chicago architecture boat tour this fall with me?
3. Cooking - Remember when I used to cook delicious meals? Remember when I was making pasta from scratch? Yeah, it's been awhile since I've had the time or motivation to do that. I would say I'll even consider cooking slightly healthier options too, but I don't want to get ahead of myself.
2. Being a Better Sigma Alpha Iota Member - I have been slacking in this area lately. I'm looking forward to catching up with my responsibilities to my chapter and the collegiate chapter. I'm also looking forward to coming up with new ideas for recruitment, fundraisers, and chapter events.
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