Well, it has been a while since I last posted a message to those few (probably) who look at my blog. So, I thought it would be a good time to update you on what I have been doing.

I graduated in early June (YEAH!!!!!!!!!!) I now hold an MA in History. I did very well my last semester in school scoring two A's. I only had on in-class class. That was the History class I mentioned in my last non-political blog. The other "class" was my archival internship with Marshall. I got an A in that of course. It was a fun internship, and I really learned a lot from him (in both the internships I did with him). The third "class" was my comps which I ended up passing with relative ease. I worried a lot about those, but they actually weren't that bad. That was only a credit/no credit thing so it didn't count towards my GPA.

Graduation was excelent. I have some photos to post on my Yahoo photos page of it (as well as some other things). I will get to that eventually. We (grad students) got to sit up front and be called up first. We also got to wear a special hood that made us stand out. It was pretty cool.

Well, I have a job. I now work at Toyota in Torrance. I work there and for them, but I get paid by a company called Library Associates. They are basically a employment agency for library people and archivists. So, technically I am employed by them. I am paid by them and I get benefits from them.

Anyway, I interviewed for the job on the Friday after graduation (which was that Thursday). I bought a new suit specifically for the interview (my first). Apparently it went VERY well because I was offered the job that same day. I was SO happy. I began my job on June 13th.

I have now been working at Toyota for about 2 months, and the job is going pretty well. I like all the people I work with (and for). My boss, Dennis has a PHd in History. I didn't know that until 2 weeks into the job. The guy is very intelegent. His boss, Ron, is a very nice guy. And the woman I work with, Amy, I also very nice. They have all helped me a lot in this job.

I also recently moved out here to Torrance. I have rented a small studio apartment not far from Toyota. It is on the border between Redondo Beach and Torrance. The beach is about 10 minutes drive from here. I am going to go buy a bike this weekend so I can spend more time there (and do some other exploring).

Well, that is about it. I am sure I missed some stuff, but that is OK.

BTW, look for my next politcal blog soon. I am in the process of writing it.