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I called about health care coverage today and it's going to cost minimum $309/month. Dental coverage isn't even offered to individuals... My boss offered to help pay the other day, but he didn't know how much it'd be. Also, since I haven't had coverage in over 63 days so I'd only be covered with emergency care for 180 days! No check ups, appointments or anything! After 6 months co-pay would be $25. If I want prescription coverage I have to pay almost $500/month. Ridiculous.

Today's my day off and I want to get into Boston soon. I planned on walking the freedom trail but I'll probably not have time. My boss hired Merry Maids and two young women are here cleaning. They've been here for 2 hours and are still basically just in his master bedroom. They made all the beds, but haven't cleaned anything yet. It's costing us $650 for this deep clean. I think he didn't want to pay, but couldn't stand the idea of something being too expensive for him. We got quotes for weekly cleans too, but I don't know how much they are yet. It'll be much faster once the major dust and grim are gone. Mostly kitchen floors and bathrooms need to be done every week, and then beds changed and everything vacuum every other week. I'm supposed to be supervising the cleaners, but they don't really need it.

Bostonians aren't chatty like Oregonians. Like these Merry Maid girls: I often go into a room and say something and they simply don't respond whatsoever. One is nicer than the other, but both are pretty quiet. And the oldest daughter, she's pretty quiet too. She doesn't speak in the car and answers, "Yes," "No," and "I don't know," to all my questions. When we get out of the car she goes into the house and doesn't wait for me to get out, get my bag/coat, etc. It's just different. She's nice enough when we're all sitting down to dinner, and is lively with her brother and sister. I think it's just 'cause we're strangers. I'm noticing it more and more with people around here.

My fingers are sore. Today's my day off but I am doing lots of laundry because I want to have the cleaners make the beds, and put out fresh towels and rugs. I'm probably actually saving myself time by doing the laundry today and letting them do all the beds rather than waiting for tomorrow when I'm officially working and have to do it all by myself. I actually prefer to clean now (team spirit!) and just get it done. But my fingertips are sore on my day off. That stinks.

I moved the furniture in my room today and I like the layout a lot better. Two twin beds and the two large dressers I have in my room fit awkwardly in any arrangement. I had to move things around and vacuum under everything though. The floor was littered under the bed and all the dressers. Someone else's dirty socks in my room! Yuck! I'm feeling more settled now though. I washed everything--from bed duster to comforter on both beds--and I feel much better here. It's the way I like it. I'd show you pictures, but remember a digital camera is on my Christmas list. =)

Time to grab lunch and get ready to head into the city. I'm going to do errands like open a bank account, then walk the Freedom Trail if I have time. I have to sightsee, even if it's alone. Then DT and I are going out for dinner tonight. I'm so excited to see him and relax. I think I'm going to be lonely here. I guess it's good I got used to that the last two years.