Washing Dirt

That’s right, washing dirt.  Because clean dirt is happy dirt. 

So today I learned that clay is a pain to break up when wet, and more difficult when dry.  I learned sifting dirt isn’t that easy.  But you can find some neat small fossils and crystals.  I also learned to wash dirt, which really means sifting it through a 200 filter.  At that size you’re washing out the pieces that become suspended in water.  So, you wash this stuff until it’s clear, which can take a darn long while.

I also learned that the people I work with are fun.  There is yet another Navy guy, and the main person I worked with comes from a very military family.  So I feel quite at home.  I really like where I work.  I know I’ll get bored at times, but that’s ok.  At least I’m bored with dirt rather than programming!

In other good news, I was approved for a $1500 loan!  That means we can pay this months rent and also put down a deposit on an apartment.  I’ll have plenty of money for October rent, so this is perfect.  I have crap credit, so this is a huge surprise.  But they decided to give me a chance to prove myself.  Hooray!  I’m going to rebuild some of my credit. 

I’ll update more later, but I’m tired!  Not good sleep last night at all.