Is there a bureau where I can file a weather complaint?  It SNOWED today.  I don't understand - what happened to the 60's and 70's?  Was it a dream?  Is someone playing a cruel trick on me, or was the last 3 days really just the whole summer for 2013?  I had a few places to go today and had to wear my coat and gloves - the wind of course was blowing about 30 MPH, adding to the chill.  Once again, my attempt to visit Williston was thwarted.  Snow and high winds made me postpone the trip.  Perhaps there's a reason for me NOT to go there.  I guess I will pull my long-johns and wool socks out of storage.

Tomorrow I start my orientation with PTI.  It will be nice to be earning money again.  I'm eager to see just how many hours I can get, because everyone I have spoken to recently seem to be of the opinion that this company will work you excessive hours.  That of course means overtime, and that's how people here really make money.  I have to be there at 10am and I'm not sure how long the day will go.  They told me that the orientation goes until you can get 2 yard trips in (close by Minot) and 2 long-distance trips.  I'm going to try to sign up for as many trips as possible and get them over with.  I'm packing a lunch for tomorrow to see if I can just keep going all day.

I'm glad my family was able to travel back to Ohio safely.  I am really missing them and it's only been a few days.  While I'm glad to have this apartment, living here alone is kind of like living like a college student again - sharing a refrigerator, sharing a bathroom, sharing the kitchen and living areas with strangers.  I'm looking forward to coming home when Sam gets home.

Looks like tomorrow I have another interview with Halliburton.  I'm excited for that and will post results.