I'm here at work and I've been here since early (6 a.m.). And I have pretty much finished most of the work that was scheduled for today. It's 8:57. This is about the time I normally come in. And I'm "stuck" here until 5:30. I'm sure that there is stuff that I could do, and I will eventually, but for now I'm coasting.

Random thoughts - I want to be a foster parent someday. I wonder if they let you do that when you're single. I suspect yes. But affording it is another issue. I could hadle food and probably clothes, plus I think you get a small stipend for that stuff, but housing would get me. I'd need an extra room. At least. And right now, especially the way housing is around here, the thought of paying for an extra room just boggles the mind. Plus then there's childcare. Someone posting on a message board on another site seemed to imply that the state will pay for childcare arrangements you make (within reason, I assume), but I'd have to look into it more. Because, being single, I couldn't just not work to stay home and watch the kid. And I think I'd want younger kids. Fewer issues (probably) and more likely to follow instructions. Or at least not get into huge problems like skipping school, drugs, etc.

And I'm starting to want to own instead of rent. It would be nice to have my own place, but I know I could turn hermit then and so it's not a high priority. Plus maybe it would be boring. I like having people to talk to on a daily basis. I don't socialize enough to have my own place. That sounds silly, but it's a pretty accurate reflection of how I feel right now.