I finally talked to the two people I was afraid of, and, of course, it was really easy.  The only hard part was the dread.  My aunt is excited to have me come out there, is not overtly angry about me dropping out of college when she helped pay for it, and has space for me for a bit.  The invitation is not to stay indefinitely, though, which is ( Read more... )

Too much snow, people, fun, books, movies, obligations.  Too much to do in three weeks before I leave.  I'll make a list and a reward.  But today I have to work.

Last night, after hanging out with my buddy Tim, we went home together (in a platonic way!) on his bike.  He stood on the pedals, I sat on the seat.  The trip was about three miles.  We sang the whole way.

I have to go through the fire a few more times before I can be completely cleansed of weak human emotions (behaviors) like fear and hesitation and self-doubt.

Here, I know who I am.  I have a menial job, but I know how to talk to people and get them to like me.  I know when and how to cut loose.  I can choose from several social engagements any ( Read more... )

My protein bar tasted like onion.

Repeat of a conversation I've had many times (including this morning ( Read more... )

Keys?  Not in purse, not in pockets, not on the floor, oh crap, pick up trash, pick up laundry, search all corners, not on the floor, not in pockets, 20 minutes later oh they're in my purse.

Bill:  Honda's build a robot that can walk and run and carry things*.  What a hideous idea.  They'll wind up using them for soldiers.

Me:  Interesting.  I like robots.

Phoebe:  Me too.  I dated one once.

Me:  How did that work out?

Phoebe:  It didn't come naturally.

*I suspect this is not actually correct.

Last night, I had dinner with a bunch of women rugby players.  They were all quite pleasant (and quite lesbian), but their stories from on the field terrified me.  Crotch-kicking, biting, and illegal tackles seem to be frequent occurences ( Read more... )

Yesterday I spent five minutes at home.  Today I'm trying to do an hour, but no guarantees.  I've been out every night for about three weeks.  Sometimes not out late, but definitely not in ( Read more... )