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Schedule is up for next semester; Spring 2009. Decisions are swirling. There are so many options and only so much time in a day, so many credits one can handle without losing ones' mind.

Fall Leaves

The leaves are starting to change.
The Dark-eyed Juncos returned.
Winter is on its' way.

Clearing

This is a stone that was dug out of our yard when planting some trees. Now is is nestled between some ground cover providing a stepping stone to the water spicket.

ReWrites

I find it increasingly difficult to post on time as I write offline and rewrite here. Most of the time I do not get a chance on the day and need to back date. Some things I want to post are still in notebooks and I have to scan sections. Maybe I will get to it.

Car

Without the car it become difficult moving around -- visiting friends or just getting to where one needs to be at a very specific time. I live to far out for public transportation as I would have to drive to a bus stop.

Another Headache

The car broke again.  I just want to make it into a front yard planter, but I suppose that is a bit rash. What could possible be wrong now.

Sideways-san

"He" finally figured out there is water for "him" to drink -- not just the birds or chipmunks. "He" was practically laying in the water though. Maybe "he" also needed a bath.

Lunchtime

I went to Obento, a Japanese restaurant on campus, for some tasty yakisoba noodles. I brought them home only to have a furry guest visit during lunch.

Schedule

I was so busy today, as Tuesdays usually are. I leave around 07:30 and return around 18:30. Then eat dinner, do homework, and watch a little TV right before I go to bed.

Dose

Standing at the counter

open containers

1, 2, 3, 4

doling out meds

cookies on a napkin

The Emmy's

I watch award shows to see favourite characters as they are off screen, and hear the music behind my favourite shows. This year's Emmy's took first prize. Where could one watch Josh Groban sing the theme song to South Park, Cobert talk about prunes and the Smothers Brothers be awarded for the very thing we now take for granted -- "Free" Speech.

"It's hard for me to stay silent, when I keep hearing that peace is only attainable through war. And there is nothing more scary than watching ignorance in action."

* Tommy Smothers as he accepted his honorary Emmy.

"We are like on Sarah Palin's bridge to nowhere, that's where we are right now. The government can't even bail us out of this. We have nothing."

* Emmy co-host Howie Mandel, who noted he and his co-hosts didn't have a prepared opening monologue

quotes courtesy of Yahoo!

Picnic

Went to see my brother, as his house was having a picnic. He was the "Official" Grill Master and did a great job. I got to meet most of the residents families and everyone seemed to have a good time. I know I did, even though I do not eat any of the food. 

Day's List

Today felt like a week. After Japanese I went home to get my Mother for her PT appointment. Then there was the headache of food shopping -- I love food shopping, just not when it is so crazy. Next a trip to the bank and the library, and then finally home. Not exciting by any means, but still a long day.

Time for Coffee

A ho-hum day, but at least I feel a bit better. I already have my homework done and will probably go to bed early. One more day this week, and it will be a busy one.

Sickness

I feel horrible. The weather shift, pollen, and sleep depravation has left me with the beginnings of a cold. I am going to take a nap before my next class.

So Far

Few weeks into the semester and things are starting to fall into a routine. I am not crazy about my long break on Wednesday, but there is nothing I can do about this. The two online classes are not that demanding as of yet, and I am glad to be able to get most of the work done on the weekend.

Storm

The storm was not as bad as I thought it would be, at least in my area. We only lost power for a few moments, just enough to have to reset the clocks. The wind blew wildly, branches fell along with the various nuts, literal nuts not "crazy" people. Looking out the window in the darkness, I could see the clouds racing across the sky in the moonlight.

Website

I have spent the weekend creating and updating a website for both my Tibetan philosophy and Classical Tibetan classes. Both classes nicely fit together like snug gloves. I get philosophy in the language and language of the philosophy. 

Rain

It started raining,
will continue until Tuesday,
ground will be saturated,
material nature of life,
washed,
yet life itself continues,
to decay,
an agonizing perception,
thinking so little,
will save,
us.

Today's Events

pouring rain
Japanese class
therapy appointment
trying to stay awake
grocery store
no bagels
pot stickers
mint imitation Oreos
birthday party
kitty in the bag
shopping in Japan
movie
bed

Morning

I really enjoy my mornings, once I wake up a bit. I should specify that I am referring to the week days, not that the weekends are not enjoyable. I sit in a long hallway of tables, next to huge windows overlooking a bit more of campus. Waiting for the coffee to cool enough to drink is my main concern during this time.

I also enjoy people watching. Random people walking, running or sometimes riding by to wherever it is they are off to. Some people I know as they eventually join me, since I am part of their own routines. The kids are the best. There is a daycare just below from where I am currently sitting, equipped with an outdoor playground. I still wished someone would create similar playgrounds in an adult size; the kids look as though they are having so much fun.

Moving

Three of four days I feel as though I move out of my house for the day. I carry two bags full of school work, a MacBook, anime and a lunch. Today is the six hour break between classes day. I plan to write one paper, after reading the chapter, and watch two anime disks. Today also might be a three cup of coffee day. This is only one day a week, I sure it will be fine; I just think of all the gas I save by not driving home again.

Growing up

Dear Boo,

Many years have past, but I have not forgotten. You will always be my favourite little man, even if you are not so little anymore. I hope you have a very Happy 9th Birthday and are blessed with the ability to do whatever it is you love to do best.

Love,
(The Former) Blue Haired Lady

7 Years

Seven years ago I moved back to NY to help my parents. I am finding it hard to believe that so much time has passed. I know we are all better off so I am "happy" my presence is effective. I do not know what my parents would have done without me as my brother has undergone majour ups and downs to the point of three months in and out of hospitals. Hopefully it will get better in the future.

Sci-Fi Alive

Visited my brother and installed a webcam. Now, through Skype, we can see him as well as hear him. I still have to try using my MacBook with him since this has a built in iSight. Science fiction coming true -- video phones -- I wonder what is next. I hope a pill shaped vegan meal so I do not have to waste so much time figuring what to eat. I find eating a bother.

Saturday is just another day

The day escaped uneventful
no thing worth reporting
the Earth turned
the sun appeared to rise and fall
illusions

The Lake

When to the lake today. My stepfather had to pick up his boat motor, so I tagged along. We stopped over at the little shops to view the lake from the "boardwalk". I love to sound of crashing water on the shore even though the water is dirty brown. The sky was too cloudy to see Toronto -- bummer. Before we left we saw a sign for free wine tasting. Free is the best! The wine was from a local winery we had visited many times before, and this place rotates the winery it features. The woman who gave the tastes is a local jazz singer. She also informed us of poetry readings on Wednesdays. My stepfather later joked that we should go but that he would have to write a poem first. I suggested something like:

"Floating in a big lake
big sky, little wave
in a little green boat

I am a fisherman
but I catch no fish"

He was pleasantly amused.

Sameness

Almost the weekend,
very long week,
yet short a day.

Multitude of classes,
with homework to follow,
this is what I signed up for.

Up early,
to bed late,
same routine.

Passing time

Today is my super long day. I have a 6 hour break between classes and do not want to drive home and then back again -- gas is still too high. I plan to do some homework and watch a couple of films on my MacBook; Little Miss Sunshine (2006) and El Laberinto del fauno [Pan's Labyrinth] (2006).

Puzzled

So, like the last post suggested, I organized all my school stuffs. Now it is a bit of challenge to remember where everything is, but I am sure I will manage.

Space

Tired of mess,
piles of books,
college work,
bags to carry it all,
library books,
shopping,
new bookcase,
organized,
finally.