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It's mid-week again, which is great.

depression sets in when you least expect it to. i can't say i'm unhappy - no, not I. nor can i say that i'm coasting along. sometimes these dips in mood can create havoc. i think i'm depressed partially because of the exams - i'm doomed to fail them both. the other reason is of course the fact that i'm still not gainfully employed - i'm not unemployed though, sigh. maybe i should correct myself and say that i'm still not happily employed. new assignment ain't great because people aren't as friendly or happy-go-lucky as the last place. i have to stay for another 2 months and 3 weeks. oh gosh. i am perhaps destined to be an over-qualified administrator who is very good at the "administrating"... if you know what i mean. if only administrators are considered professionals too. maybe that'll help me when i include that in my resume.

the weather has been dry and sunny the past week. water tank is empty though so the landlord had to bring in the water truck = $$ spent buying water. ah well, see what i mean about nothing being perfect, ever?

don't want to mope around anymore, let me get through these 2 idiotic exams and toss the books! oh and please God, don't let Lisbon-ites get any piggy flu. i want my holiday.

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