Last Day
I'm hanging onto very second of the last day of Spring Break. Tomorrow's gonna suck wads. I've managed to get most of my housework done, except for laundry which I'll get to in a while. I want to spend the bulk of today writing and reading.
It's cold out and very dreary and grey, so I decided to stay home again. It's a good thing, to get my batteries fully charged.
Not much new to say or tell. Just a wish for all sentient beings to find peace and a chance to rest.
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Overcooked Ramyen
I made Korean noodles for lunch and I overcooked them, so they're soggy. :( The other day when I went shopping I stopped in the Asian grocery near my apartment and bought up a bunch of Korean stuff. I got a bottle of the plum juice I used to drink, and the taste really sends me back to my old apartment in Ulsan.
My good friend Kat who I met while we were both teaching in Namchang is still in Korea, though she' finally coming home at the end of the summer, after 3 years. I was hoping I could get to Korea this summer and spend some time with her before she goes home to Vancouver. At this point, unless I find a summer program to teach in for a couple of weeks, I can't see going to Korea - the airfare is astronomical. Unless I put it on a credit card, and I'm not willing to do that just for a visit to Korea. Credit cards are EVIL! I think I need a break this summer - we'll see how things work out with the other jobs I've applied for around here.
This morning I spoke with my good friend from Ohio; let's call her Phoenix. She has recently left her husband and is doing well. I hadn't talked with her since before we moved from Ohio, so it was really wonderful to hear her voice and know that she and her kids are doing well.
I have some job search things to get done today, and will also do some writing a bit later. It's raining out now after snow this morning. Grey and chilly - a good day to stay in and get some sh*t done.
I made Korean noodles for lunch and I overcooked them, so they're soggy. :( The other day when I went shopping I stopped in the Asian grocery near my apartment and bought up a bunch of Korean stuff. I got a bottle of the plum juice I used to drink, and the taste really sends me back to my old apartment in Ulsan.
My good friend Kat who I met while we were both teaching in Namchang is still in Korea, though she' finally coming home at the end of the summer, after 3 years. I was hoping I could get to Korea this summer and spend some time with her before she goes home to Vancouver. At this point, unless I find a summer program to teach in for a couple of weeks, I can't see going to Korea - the airfare is astronomical. Unless I put it on a credit card, and I'm not willing to do that just for a visit to Korea. Credit cards are EVIL! I think I need a break this summer - we'll see how things work out with the other jobs I've applied for around here.
This morning I spoke with my good friend from Ohio; let's call her Phoenix. She has recently left her husband and is doing well. I hadn't talked with her since before we moved from Ohio, so it was really wonderful to hear her voice and know that she and her kids are doing well.
I have some job search things to get done today, and will also do some writing a bit later. It's raining out now after snow this morning. Grey and chilly - a good day to stay in and get some sh*t done.
Friday, March 24, 2006
Space Bulwark 666: The Omicron Device
Today was a good day. So was yesterday. In fact, this has been a great Spring Break week. A good balance of resting and doing, relaxing and focusing. Focusing on things I want to focus on!
Yesterday was my anniversary and we had a brilliant time skulking around Cayuga Lakes's East Shore, going to wineries, a country graveyard, the majestic Taughanahnahananak Falls, an Italian pizza dive, an antique store with nothing dating after 1780 (really impressive stuff), and a romantic evening at home in front of the fireplace, with our Lucas wine.
This afternoon I took a fiddle lesson and learned a new tune! I learned that I have an unfortunate habit in how I hold my bow, which is going to take some doing to break.
I also had an interview for an adult ESL program, but it turns out they're just looking for subs. I will probably go through the process of formally applying because it is a really great program and I could tell from meeting the two coordinators that I would be quite happy there. Sometimes it's worth it to suck up some subbing or temping to be in place when a position does open up unexpectedly.
I have an informational interview at another ESL program on campus next week, and a job interview for a part-time copy editing job, too. It's good to have these interviews and to get the networking juiced up. If nothing else, I know that I'm not nuts for thinking there's something better out there, because clearly there IS. It's just a matter of finding it and being ready for it.
The best part of it being 5:14 on Friday is that I have the entire weekend in front of me! I need to get some housework and writing done, same as usual.
Check out this article and see what you think: http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/02/26/america/web.0226talib.full.php
Today was a good day. So was yesterday. In fact, this has been a great Spring Break week. A good balance of resting and doing, relaxing and focusing. Focusing on things I want to focus on!
Yesterday was my anniversary and we had a brilliant time skulking around Cayuga Lakes's East Shore, going to wineries, a country graveyard, the majestic Taughanahnahananak Falls, an Italian pizza dive, an antique store with nothing dating after 1780 (really impressive stuff), and a romantic evening at home in front of the fireplace, with our Lucas wine.
This afternoon I took a fiddle lesson and learned a new tune! I learned that I have an unfortunate habit in how I hold my bow, which is going to take some doing to break.
I also had an interview for an adult ESL program, but it turns out they're just looking for subs. I will probably go through the process of formally applying because it is a really great program and I could tell from meeting the two coordinators that I would be quite happy there. Sometimes it's worth it to suck up some subbing or temping to be in place when a position does open up unexpectedly.
I have an informational interview at another ESL program on campus next week, and a job interview for a part-time copy editing job, too. It's good to have these interviews and to get the networking juiced up. If nothing else, I know that I'm not nuts for thinking there's something better out there, because clearly there IS. It's just a matter of finding it and being ready for it.
The best part of it being 5:14 on Friday is that I have the entire weekend in front of me! I need to get some housework and writing done, same as usual.
Check out this article and see what you think: http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/02/26/america/web.0226talib.full.php
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Space Bulwark: Omicron 666
This is the current "working title" of my SF script, only because I had to change the original title, Sentinel, and haven't found a decent replacement.
The first half of Spring Break was spent sleeping and lounging and recovering from the last 3 months, including a massage today at 1:00. Yay! For the last few days of Spring Break, I am getting out into the world and taking in what Ithaca has to offer. Tomorrow, of course, is our anniversary, and we're planning to go to a swanky restaurant and a swanky movie in a swanky part of town. Friday afternoon I am taking my first ever Irish fiddle lesson! Friday evening I'm going to Namgyal Monastery for a free talk, and Saturday evening I'm going to a photo exhibit I've been wanting to see since it opened in January (it closes on Sunday).
The photo exhibit is called "Yangze Remembered" and it documents the Three Gorges Dam project in China, which I saw when I was there 2 summers ago. That project has been controversial because of the damage to the ecosystems, the re-location of villages that have been on the banks of the Yangze for several hundred years, and the loss of archeological treasures. Our group took a river cruise and saw the project at about its half-way point.
This morning I sent my CV out to a woman who coordinates the ESL classes in the community here, through BOCES. I'd be thrilled to work in the community, even if it means a pay cut. Still waiting to hear on the other jobs I applied for. I'm trying not to be anxious about it, but I know my boss is going to want to know one way or another pretty soon whether I'll be there next year.
Well, as James Brown so eloquently put it, "I don't know Karate, but I know Ka-razy."
This is the current "working title" of my SF script, only because I had to change the original title, Sentinel, and haven't found a decent replacement.
The first half of Spring Break was spent sleeping and lounging and recovering from the last 3 months, including a massage today at 1:00. Yay! For the last few days of Spring Break, I am getting out into the world and taking in what Ithaca has to offer. Tomorrow, of course, is our anniversary, and we're planning to go to a swanky restaurant and a swanky movie in a swanky part of town. Friday afternoon I am taking my first ever Irish fiddle lesson! Friday evening I'm going to Namgyal Monastery for a free talk, and Saturday evening I'm going to a photo exhibit I've been wanting to see since it opened in January (it closes on Sunday).
The photo exhibit is called "Yangze Remembered" and it documents the Three Gorges Dam project in China, which I saw when I was there 2 summers ago. That project has been controversial because of the damage to the ecosystems, the re-location of villages that have been on the banks of the Yangze for several hundred years, and the loss of archeological treasures. Our group took a river cruise and saw the project at about its half-way point.
This morning I sent my CV out to a woman who coordinates the ESL classes in the community here, through BOCES. I'd be thrilled to work in the community, even if it means a pay cut. Still waiting to hear on the other jobs I applied for. I'm trying not to be anxious about it, but I know my boss is going to want to know one way or another pretty soon whether I'll be there next year.
Well, as James Brown so eloquently put it, "I don't know Karate, but I know Ka-razy."
Sunday, March 19, 2006
Palm Trees in my Eyes
Imagine my distaste for the snow falling outside my window after spending two and a half glorious days in Tampa, Fl. It was mid-70s and sunny there, and I made time for the pool and the hot tub, as well as some lounging on the patio of the convention center and outdoor eatery nearby. The conference itself was a blast, although it was quite overwhelming. I was able to see some of my favorite folks from OU, and my pal B. from the days of the Jade Monkey adventures in China. My only complaint was that I had the roommate with the snoring issue, therefore I averaged about 5 hours of sleep per night. This was especially horrid considering that I started my day between 7:30 - 8:30 at the conference (and therefore had to get up between 6:30 - 7:30). Ouch.
I got home Friday night around midnight and of couse we had to get up early again to get to the funeral yesterday. It was a pretty horrible morning, all things considered. I'm just glad it's over. After we had lunch with Momazoo and came home again around 2 p.m. I napped for 4 blissful hours. I was so disoriented when I awoke both times yesterday - thought I was in the hotel, thought it was 6 a.m not 6 p.m., etc. Today I'm feeling mostly back to normal.
I'll tell you I really don't see the point in anyone living in winter weather. My toes have been cold since I landed Friday night. I think at some point in my life I'll have to move to either California or Florida to finish my days without the hassle of winter. Maybe after Bizarro and I become established writers, we'll need to be near the action, so CA might be in order. *sigh*
In the meantime, I've decided that from now on I am going on vacation to Florida every Winter. One thing I discovered is that it is really cheap to vacation in Florida - certain parts of it, anyway. It's actually cheaper to stay at a beachside resort in Flagler Beach or Ft. Lauderdale than it is to stay at a B&B here in The Finger Lakes Region of NY! I see my coworkers going to Florida and Mexico over winter break and spring break and I'm stuck here in freezing temps and I wonder why I'm depressed all the damned time!
Fcuk that!
Anyway, I am happy to be home and I'm looking forward to having some time to myself this week, as well as our upcoming first wedding anniversary on Thursday. :D
Imagine my distaste for the snow falling outside my window after spending two and a half glorious days in Tampa, Fl. It was mid-70s and sunny there, and I made time for the pool and the hot tub, as well as some lounging on the patio of the convention center and outdoor eatery nearby. The conference itself was a blast, although it was quite overwhelming. I was able to see some of my favorite folks from OU, and my pal B. from the days of the Jade Monkey adventures in China. My only complaint was that I had the roommate with the snoring issue, therefore I averaged about 5 hours of sleep per night. This was especially horrid considering that I started my day between 7:30 - 8:30 at the conference (and therefore had to get up between 6:30 - 7:30). Ouch.
I got home Friday night around midnight and of couse we had to get up early again to get to the funeral yesterday. It was a pretty horrible morning, all things considered. I'm just glad it's over. After we had lunch with Momazoo and came home again around 2 p.m. I napped for 4 blissful hours. I was so disoriented when I awoke both times yesterday - thought I was in the hotel, thought it was 6 a.m not 6 p.m., etc. Today I'm feeling mostly back to normal.
I'll tell you I really don't see the point in anyone living in winter weather. My toes have been cold since I landed Friday night. I think at some point in my life I'll have to move to either California or Florida to finish my days without the hassle of winter. Maybe after Bizarro and I become established writers, we'll need to be near the action, so CA might be in order. *sigh*
In the meantime, I've decided that from now on I am going on vacation to Florida every Winter. One thing I discovered is that it is really cheap to vacation in Florida - certain parts of it, anyway. It's actually cheaper to stay at a beachside resort in Flagler Beach or Ft. Lauderdale than it is to stay at a B&B here in The Finger Lakes Region of NY! I see my coworkers going to Florida and Mexico over winter break and spring break and I'm stuck here in freezing temps and I wonder why I'm depressed all the damned time!
Fcuk that!
Anyway, I am happy to be home and I'm looking forward to having some time to myself this week, as well as our upcoming first wedding anniversary on Thursday. :D
Friday, March 17, 2006
Sunshine All Around Me!
I'm sitting in the Philly airport on a 4 hour layover to Ithaca from Tampa. The convention was great - lots of good sessions, met some cool people, and reconnected with old friends from O.U. and from my days teaching at Wuhan University. The weather was perfect - sunny, breezy, in the 70s. I went swimming and hot tubbing, and enjoyed the palm trees whenever and whereever possible.
The downside is the my cousin died on Wednesday - and I found out last night after some botched communication between me and mom. Anyway, tomorrow morning is the funeral, which is especially difficult because I'm already totally exhausted from not getting enough sleep or food all week, and my flight was cancelled and replaced with a later flight from Philly to IThaca (hence the 4 hour layover).
It was so good to see B. again - she's my pal from Wuhan who is such a darling and who I really love. It was cool to see folks from O.U. too - all my best people from OPIE, actually. I got the scuttlebutt on OPIE being re-absorbed back into Linguistics, and some of the politics.
As always, being at a conference like this puts things intoperspective for me. At the NY conference last Nov. I started to get a sense of not being a total ignoramus. These days I'm so sick LK's egomania and her constant need to position herself and jump on people. I realize that there is nothing wrong with me - and now that I've seen her do it in a wider, professional context, I really don't feel bad at all. I see with more clarity the foibles of the place I work in a way that makes me confident that it has nothing to do with ME. That is a great perspective.
It's clear that our program is highly respected and even feared by many. I think that there's a bit of illusion involved, though. We aren't all that. We pretend to be, and that's largely due to the efforts of our leadership. Not that we suck, but we present ourselves as being at the top of the game at all times.
i can't even make a really salient point right now because I am so damned tired. arrg, I think I'll finish writing this later (as in next week)
I'm sitting in the Philly airport on a 4 hour layover to Ithaca from Tampa. The convention was great - lots of good sessions, met some cool people, and reconnected with old friends from O.U. and from my days teaching at Wuhan University. The weather was perfect - sunny, breezy, in the 70s. I went swimming and hot tubbing, and enjoyed the palm trees whenever and whereever possible.
The downside is the my cousin died on Wednesday - and I found out last night after some botched communication between me and mom. Anyway, tomorrow morning is the funeral, which is especially difficult because I'm already totally exhausted from not getting enough sleep or food all week, and my flight was cancelled and replaced with a later flight from Philly to IThaca (hence the 4 hour layover).
It was so good to see B. again - she's my pal from Wuhan who is such a darling and who I really love. It was cool to see folks from O.U. too - all my best people from OPIE, actually. I got the scuttlebutt on OPIE being re-absorbed back into Linguistics, and some of the politics.
As always, being at a conference like this puts things intoperspective for me. At the NY conference last Nov. I started to get a sense of not being a total ignoramus. These days I'm so sick LK's egomania and her constant need to position herself and jump on people. I realize that there is nothing wrong with me - and now that I've seen her do it in a wider, professional context, I really don't feel bad at all. I see with more clarity the foibles of the place I work in a way that makes me confident that it has nothing to do with ME. That is a great perspective.
It's clear that our program is highly respected and even feared by many. I think that there's a bit of illusion involved, though. We aren't all that. We pretend to be, and that's largely due to the efforts of our leadership. Not that we suck, but we present ourselves as being at the top of the game at all times.
i can't even make a really salient point right now because I am so damned tired. arrg, I think I'll finish writing this later (as in next week)
Friday, March 10, 2006
Deep Thoughts About Debating, Confrontation and Being a Wuss
There's been a pretty heated debate on my brother's blog that I participated in. I just withdrew from that discussion.
I usualy don't debate because I really despise the feeling of someone telling me I'm wrong. And essentially that's what debate is to me. I guess my severely limited ability to debate or argue anything, from "why we should take a road trip next summer" to "why we shouldn't continue the embargo against Cuba," is due to the emotional response it provokes in me - especially when my opponant makes sweeping generalizations and statements which I consider to be out of touch. I WANT to tell them why I think the way I do, but I can never get the words together in time. What usually happens is that I start shutting down and can no longer reason to keep my argument going and tear down their position at the chinks. I end up totally shutting down and walking away - either that or I would totally explode in a fury and tell the person that they're a total fucking moron who needs to open their fucking eyes and ears and get real. And of course... that response wouldn't do anything constructive or positive for anyone, so rather than go there, I shut down and walk away.
The debate on my brother's blog has actually opened up a line of thought in my mind that has little to do with politics or ethics, and more to do with my own inability to stand up for myself. I've never had enough faith in my ideas, my very PERSON HOOD to stand up for myself when I've been shit on. Which is a LOT, by the way. Lately I've been rectifying this. My current job, as heinous as it has been for sooooo many reasons, has forced me to face my fears and start being myself. The more I do this, the less I feel the need to prove to anyone that I'm as good as I'm "supposed" to be. In fact, there is no "supposed to be" (there is no spoon.... Whoa!).
Going back to debating, I think that the emotional rush I feel probably is uncomfortable for me because of the associations it has with my childhood experiences with arguing and anger. For others, that emotional rush is very pleasurable for who knows what reasons. As I've gotten older, though, I realize that I no longer feel that I have to be RIGHT all the time. As long as my opinion is heard and respected, well then that's all I can ask for. When my opinion isn't respected, I go elsewhere. Does that make me a wuss?
There's been a pretty heated debate on my brother's blog that I participated in. I just withdrew from that discussion.
I usualy don't debate because I really despise the feeling of someone telling me I'm wrong. And essentially that's what debate is to me. I guess my severely limited ability to debate or argue anything, from "why we should take a road trip next summer" to "why we shouldn't continue the embargo against Cuba," is due to the emotional response it provokes in me - especially when my opponant makes sweeping generalizations and statements which I consider to be out of touch. I WANT to tell them why I think the way I do, but I can never get the words together in time. What usually happens is that I start shutting down and can no longer reason to keep my argument going and tear down their position at the chinks. I end up totally shutting down and walking away - either that or I would totally explode in a fury and tell the person that they're a total fucking moron who needs to open their fucking eyes and ears and get real. And of course... that response wouldn't do anything constructive or positive for anyone, so rather than go there, I shut down and walk away.
The debate on my brother's blog has actually opened up a line of thought in my mind that has little to do with politics or ethics, and more to do with my own inability to stand up for myself. I've never had enough faith in my ideas, my very PERSON HOOD to stand up for myself when I've been shit on. Which is a LOT, by the way. Lately I've been rectifying this. My current job, as heinous as it has been for sooooo many reasons, has forced me to face my fears and start being myself. The more I do this, the less I feel the need to prove to anyone that I'm as good as I'm "supposed" to be. In fact, there is no "supposed to be" (there is no spoon.... Whoa!).
Going back to debating, I think that the emotional rush I feel probably is uncomfortable for me because of the associations it has with my childhood experiences with arguing and anger. For others, that emotional rush is very pleasurable for who knows what reasons. As I've gotten older, though, I realize that I no longer feel that I have to be RIGHT all the time. As long as my opinion is heard and respected, well then that's all I can ask for. When my opinion isn't respected, I go elsewhere. Does that make me a wuss?
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
The job search is in full swing here. I found a couple really cool jobs at my current university I'm applying for today. Neither of them is teaching; one is editing for a publication, one is working with archived library documents. They both sound like jobs I can just be myself in and focus on the work rather than be pulled in 50 directions with people popping their heads into my world to tell me about what I've done wrong in the last 5 minutes, asking me inane questions, telling me I can't ask questions, etc. Of course I know that no job is perfect, but as I explained to Bizarro last night, if I can be in a place where there is at least one element that I truly love - either the work itself or the people I work with - I'll be content.
Next week is our national conference in Tampa. I'm really looking forward to it, as I've said, and I will take the opportunity to do some networking. I've always found it awkward to network because I always feel that these people have better things to do with their time than to give me 20 minutes of job search brainstorming. I guess some people are flattered, but if it were me and someone wanted that time, I'd be annoyed. That's not very charitable, I realize, but these days I feel so sliced up at work that it would just be one more thing. However, that isn't to say that I wouldn't do it, because of course I would, and I would be as helpful and pleasant as possible.
Well anyway, I need to get back to it. It's hump day, so there's some comfort in that. Woo hoo! It's supposed to be around 50 degrees this weekend and I"m really looking forward to the spring-like weather.
Next week is our national conference in Tampa. I'm really looking forward to it, as I've said, and I will take the opportunity to do some networking. I've always found it awkward to network because I always feel that these people have better things to do with their time than to give me 20 minutes of job search brainstorming. I guess some people are flattered, but if it were me and someone wanted that time, I'd be annoyed. That's not very charitable, I realize, but these days I feel so sliced up at work that it would just be one more thing. However, that isn't to say that I wouldn't do it, because of course I would, and I would be as helpful and pleasant as possible.
Well anyway, I need to get back to it. It's hump day, so there's some comfort in that. Woo hoo! It's supposed to be around 50 degrees this weekend and I"m really looking forward to the spring-like weather.
Monday, March 06, 2006
Having cake and eating it
I tried to post yesterday but the internet has been impossibly slow at our place. Had a wonderful party on Saturday, even if both Bizarro and I were pretty tuckered out before the thing started. Still, there was good company, creative work was shared, delicious food was prepared and attacked, and of course the cake was divine. Everyone left pretty early, which was fine by us. Yesterday I did some writing and cleaned up a bit. Also went to Odd Lots and got some potting soil so I could plant some starters. The house is looking much more alive with all the greenery (both live and silk).
The week's off to a pretty good start at work, although I wish I could be home writing instead. Next week is the big conference in Tampa - I'm very psyched. Then it's Spring Break, which means 2 weeks of no classes and no conferences! Woo hoo!
Speaking of classes, I need to teach in 15 minutes.
I tried to post yesterday but the internet has been impossibly slow at our place. Had a wonderful party on Saturday, even if both Bizarro and I were pretty tuckered out before the thing started. Still, there was good company, creative work was shared, delicious food was prepared and attacked, and of course the cake was divine. Everyone left pretty early, which was fine by us. Yesterday I did some writing and cleaned up a bit. Also went to Odd Lots and got some potting soil so I could plant some starters. The house is looking much more alive with all the greenery (both live and silk).
The week's off to a pretty good start at work, although I wish I could be home writing instead. Next week is the big conference in Tampa - I'm very psyched. Then it's Spring Break, which means 2 weeks of no classes and no conferences! Woo hoo!
Speaking of classes, I need to teach in 15 minutes.
Saturday, March 04, 2006
A Snowy Birthday
Yesterday was a pretty good birthday, as birthdays go. I wasn't really feeling well all day at work, but with the help of Tylenol and ginger tea, I made it through all my student conferences, which actually went very well. The folks at work had a card for me and I received some cute little gifts from coworkers and even one of my students (although I still don't know how he knew it was my birthday!). Bizarro picked me up at 5:00 and we drove to Elmira to see MZ and have dinner there. The roads weren't bad going down, but of course when it was my turn to drive home it was snowy and the roads had become slippery. We had a lovely dinner with mom, and she gave me a little gift and pretty card. I talked to my in-laws on the phone to thank them for the card and money they had sent. All in all, not a bad day!
Today we're gearing up for the party I'm throwing with friends. I haven't been outside yet so I don't know how the roads are, but I'm concerned about those coming from distances where the roads might be bad. We're supposed to have snow showers throughout the day, but lightly. ANyway, I'm looking forward to tonight and taking lots of pictures. I'm bringing friends from 3 arenas of my life - Elmira, Work, and Live Adventure. Should be interesting! I don't anticipate any weirdness, since they are all top notch people who are creative and fun. I was hoping that my best friend from high school might make it up from Downstate, but I hardly think so with this weather. I haven't seen her in 6 years or so, though we keep in contact and now that I live in NY again, hopefully we can hang out this summer.
Anyway, I need to get to the store and start my spaghetti sauce for lasagna. I hope to post pictures later!
Yesterday was a pretty good birthday, as birthdays go. I wasn't really feeling well all day at work, but with the help of Tylenol and ginger tea, I made it through all my student conferences, which actually went very well. The folks at work had a card for me and I received some cute little gifts from coworkers and even one of my students (although I still don't know how he knew it was my birthday!). Bizarro picked me up at 5:00 and we drove to Elmira to see MZ and have dinner there. The roads weren't bad going down, but of course when it was my turn to drive home it was snowy and the roads had become slippery. We had a lovely dinner with mom, and she gave me a little gift and pretty card. I talked to my in-laws on the phone to thank them for the card and money they had sent. All in all, not a bad day!
Today we're gearing up for the party I'm throwing with friends. I haven't been outside yet so I don't know how the roads are, but I'm concerned about those coming from distances where the roads might be bad. We're supposed to have snow showers throughout the day, but lightly. ANyway, I'm looking forward to tonight and taking lots of pictures. I'm bringing friends from 3 arenas of my life - Elmira, Work, and Live Adventure. Should be interesting! I don't anticipate any weirdness, since they are all top notch people who are creative and fun. I was hoping that my best friend from high school might make it up from Downstate, but I hardly think so with this weather. I haven't seen her in 6 years or so, though we keep in contact and now that I live in NY again, hopefully we can hang out this summer.
Anyway, I need to get to the store and start my spaghetti sauce for lasagna. I hope to post pictures later!
Friday, March 03, 2006
My 38th Parallel
Today I turn 38 years old. I can hardly believe I've been on the planet for 38 years. I know that's not a long time, but it seems like somewhere between 23 and here, I lost track of time.
My 30s have been good, overall, which a few sharp dips into near-devastation, but nothing I couldn't handle. When I was living in Korea, I went to a fortune teller, who was able to read with amazing accuracy some details about my past. He predicted that in my 39th year, all my struggling would end and I would finally be carrying out my dream. In Korea, they start counting age in the womb, so when you're born you are already "one." Furthermore, they don't count age by your birthday, they count it at the lunar new year (late February). That makes me 39 in Korean years. So this should be the year that everything falls into place and I don't have to worry about money or my future any more. I can only hope.
So far, this has been a much smoother, less stressful year than last. I'll be happy just to keep that going.
Here's to James Doohan, who shared my birthday on March 3. I met the guy at a convention years ago and got his autograph on a Star Trek calendar, on which he circled the date and wrote "OUR birthday, Love Jimmy Doohan."
Today I turn 38 years old. I can hardly believe I've been on the planet for 38 years. I know that's not a long time, but it seems like somewhere between 23 and here, I lost track of time.
My 30s have been good, overall, which a few sharp dips into near-devastation, but nothing I couldn't handle. When I was living in Korea, I went to a fortune teller, who was able to read with amazing accuracy some details about my past. He predicted that in my 39th year, all my struggling would end and I would finally be carrying out my dream. In Korea, they start counting age in the womb, so when you're born you are already "one." Furthermore, they don't count age by your birthday, they count it at the lunar new year (late February). That makes me 39 in Korean years. So this should be the year that everything falls into place and I don't have to worry about money or my future any more. I can only hope.
So far, this has been a much smoother, less stressful year than last. I'll be happy just to keep that going.
Here's to James Doohan, who shared my birthday on March 3. I met the guy at a convention years ago and got his autograph on a Star Trek calendar, on which he circled the date and wrote "OUR birthday, Love Jimmy Doohan."
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Which Random Irish Gaelic Phrase Are You?
Ta mo bhriste tri thine
Ta mo bhriste tri thine - 'My trousers are on fire.'You're a few bricks short of a load, aren't you? You're probably not allowed to use sharp objects and you should be locked in a rubber room. With Rubber rats. Rubber rats? I hate rubber rats. They drive me crazy. Crazy? I was crazy once. They put me in a rubber room. With rubber rats. Rubber rats? I hate rubber rats...
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