update?

Alright, it's been a while since I posted and I'm stuck at work with nothing to do and feeling a little antsy. So does your brain ever get all filled up with important stuff and you get that feeling like you just want to run to burn off the stress? I feel like that some times, but then I remember that I'm an out of shape lard ass and that I'd only make it about 300 feet before I was worn out and had to stop for a donut break.

Here's my problem, I feel like things are not happening fast enough. I have sort of a plan and everything, but right now it's going to take about five years to get to where I want to be and I want to be there now. To top it off, summer break is killing me, I'm not getting anything done, and can't really. I guess I'm making money (which apparently is a key part of the plan) but it still feels like I'm standing still.

A younger version of myself would be super pissed at me right now, but I'm going to say this anyway. I can't wait for summer to be over and for school to start.

It is very possible that at some point in time I will resume posting my very profound thoughts here. Stay tuned.

I remember this place. This is where I used to write things.

Reflection Day

Reflection day was a few days ago. This day comes every year whether I want it to or not; and I'm not so good about going through the whole routine every year. But this year I made a point of keeping with the tradition I started over a decade ago. For those who have no idea what I'm talking about. On my birthday each year (I've skipped it a couple of times) I go up on top of the Red Hill at 2:22 pm, and get comfortable in a spot where I can see the whole town. And then I reflect on the past year of my life. I also try and figure what I want to do with the next year. Usually it's a pretty quick hike up there and back, but this year I was up there for over an hour. Must have had a lot to figure out. And figure out, I did; in fact, I even can back with a plan. Which is a really good thing because I've been a little stressed lately. I was so pleased with the outcome, that I rewarded myself to an extra special birthday dinner. Being a poor college student, I don't get to treat myself to sushi very often. But hey, it's my day right? After months of living on oatmeal, boxes of mac-n-cheese, and rice, a meal of basil spring rolls, eel, and a big piece of German chocolate was just about as good as it gets.

I don't think I'm going to keep this place anymore. I rarely post anything, and I'm a little indifferent to it lately. Were I more popular, or had more friends that used this medium to keep tabs on me, I might feel more inclined to keep it. But that is not the case. This has served mainly as a forum to vent frustrations. I'm going to have to give this some thought. Either I need to delete it altogether, or update it more than once every three months.

The Best Book I've Ever Read.

This is it without a doubt. I have a feeling that no matter how many books I read in my life, this one will always be in my top 5. Top 10 at the very least.




"I Was Told There'd Be Cake" essays by Sloane Crosley

For about the last 8 months, or more, I've been half a dozen pages away from finishing this book. I don't really have an excuse. I can't say I've been busy, because I've logged more than a few hours watching tv in that time. But I finished it last night, and I'm so glad. Not only because I got to start a new one, but because I've been pretty disgusted with myself for the lack of literary input, and all the tv watching.
When I started this book, I hadn't finished the first page before I was in love. When I read the last line, I fell in love all over again. This book is really funny. That is, if funny to you is the same thing as funny to me. If you know what irony really is, you'll like this book. If you have ever laughed at a fat guy in a cut off shirt who was "gittin it dun" then this is probably not he book for you. Mostly because, as a book, with words, it requires the ability to read. Too mean?
So go read it. In fact, I challenge you to read it without smiling.

Pleasant Surprises

"I was pleasantly surprised." A phase I hear from time to time. But I never really gave it all that much thought. Most of the surprises in life usually are not really all that pleasant.

"What does the blue + sign mean?"
"Why is there water running under the door?"
"Look mom, I cut my hair myself."
"What was that sound and why is the car slowing down?"

I've been trying to get the tub facet in the guest bathroom fixed for a couple of days. Today, after trips to 4 different stores looking for the part, I finally find it. I get my wallet out, and the guy says, "It's under warranty, no charge.", a little confused I say "Really?" My house was built like 30 years ago, and this part is probably original. He reply's "Moen guarantees for life, here you go, have a nice day."