the monthly updates I tend to post here are deficient. The actual happenings of my life are more accurately documented in my tribe profile. I am keeping this one only as a secondary, just in case. Today, tribe is down. I rely so completely on that network to keep me connected to my friends and family that when it isn't functioning properly, I ( Read more... )

I am into my fourth month now, and it has become significantly easier over all. The oddities that used to suprise, nay shock me, have become commonplace. Today I was walking downtown when I saw a giant poster in a window, I mean like 3mx6m, of a man's body tastefully dressed in a suit, with an ear for the head and a really bad Kenny G hairstyle, ( Read more... )

boxes everywhere. In full moving mode. My room mate and I decided to take a break...snacks and beverages with friends across town. LOTS OF LAUGHING. I haven't laughed so much in so long it makes my sides ache. I swear, my abs are going to be rock hard if I keep at it. It's such goodness. Tomorrow, more packing. Between learning, laughing and ( Read more... )

Just when things seem to be settling down, something new comes along. I am moving again! Turns out that there is going to be a teacher shuffle, and I am leaving a rather nice apartment with a great room mate to live alone. One of the couples here is pregnant, so we're giving up our double for them. It's all fine, but really, where's that ( Read more... )

Taking moments by moments ( Read more... )

My Grandfather was Cherokee Indian ( Read more... )

I've been in Korea for 7 weeks now, and this one was especially tought. I had a week of vacation...I know, you're thinking "you just got there", yes!, but, I came just before the winter break ( Read more... )

I am having a personal epiphany...so to speak ( Read more... )

I have traveled. I have met half a dozen prospects. I have fallen into the arms of new found friends. I have crumbled and risen. I have no idea who I am. I have every possibility of who I can be. I have love beyond measure craddling me. I have lost and won and lost again. I have created and destroyed and I'll do it again. I am sad and ( Read more... )

I was fired today. She never actually said the words, but I was told not to return. I was also told that I have 10 days to leave my apartment. I am swirling at the moment.