frusterated at time differences

So, man has always felt powerless in regards to nature. And, time. But I think this abhorance of hours is new. I've developed a close friendship with a boy in germany and by chance, one day last week, we discovered we were online at the same time. And, we've been trying to have a repeat occurance ever since. No dice. I work til 6, which is 1 am his time. And he's busy on the weekends(clearly has more of a life than me! Ah, but so close to moving out...) that doesn't seem to work either. I suppose there's email, there's always email, but its not the same as watching someone's mind in action. How I'd love to get a cup of coffee with him in person, but I wonder if we'll ever lay eyes on the other again... Find our way to the same timezone. Sometimes, life makes me feel very futile. This is one of those instances.

I'm writing while at work...i've been editing computer catalogues for CDW(computer discount warehouse). It's not exactly glamorous, but it's fine. At the moment everything is new, and I enjoy the challenge...The big news is that I start a new job in Chicago July 19th! I'll be working at a publishing company, making books happen. I seem to have gotten what i want...and while I'm happy...i'm worried about life still. I have 3 paid vacation days this year--I dont care if they're paid(well..i kind of do)...I want a week to travel, a week of unpaid vacation a year. Plus the 2 weeks paid... How do people adjust? And how do people see working so much as a valid way to live? Europe has it right. Maybe I should take up teaching...then I'd have summers to explore, winter breaks, thanksgiving...Not a bad life. Just also, not very glamorous.