I Grow Old, I Grow Old, I Shall Wear the Bottoms of My Trousers Rolled

I don't know if I'll ever get used to a "real person" schedule. I am so tired in the evenings that I take naps around 7 or later, which is a bad idea. Because then I stay up later and perpetuate the cycle. Also, kitty making noise in the mornings doesn't help either, though my sleep schedule is by no means her fault.

Wren's conjunctivitis has cleared up, which is good. Things are settling down and speeding up. Not a whole lot to report. I'm starting to have things to do, which is nice. :-)

I spent a wonderful birthday with a very close friend in the area. We went shopping, ate good food, and had good conversation, and that's all I wanted. The best part was just spending time with her. And, I will say that it is so much more fun to go shopping with someone else. When I shop by myself, I often shop like a guy: go, find what I need, leave. Having someone else to give input and laugh at the hideous styles you find in the store is so much more fun. We found some pretty awesome/ridiculous shoes. I wore a pair of 5 inch army surplus heels. The tops of the shoes were army surplus canvas and they laced up, like peek-toe boots or something. Army surplus meets fashion. They were the most impractical awesome shoes. I probably would have bought them if they weren't so tall and the fabric didn't rub wrong. :-)

It's crazy how much of our lives is online. This never really bothered me that much before, and I don't know why I am just now thinking of this, but there is so much online. I'm not going to get all conspiracy theory-y, but if someone wanted to know about someone, and they find the right info sources, they can find out a lot.

I also wonder if part of the online thing is we all have an inherent desire to feel/be important. To be noticed or noted, and the online forum is perfect for that. Have a blog. Post status updates for all your friends on facebook/Twitter (which, btw, I have no plans of caving and tweeting). But, it's also a good way to keep up with people, especially people you are friends with, but not necessarily close with. Though we may like to think otherwise, we are only able to have a finite number of close friends, and there is a definite hierarchy and levels of contact between ones friends and acquaintances. This is nothing that hasn't been said before, but just some stuff I've been thinking about.

TTFN

Happenings and Non-Events

Kitty has conjunctivitis, so I have the enviable task of trying to put gel in her eye 2 times a day. She is actually being very good about it. Surprisingly, she sticks around to let me try again after each failed attempt, and she doesn't scratch me, though I'm not sure if that is because the vet clipped her nails or because she's keeping them in.

I went to see The King and I at the community theater. It was a good production. Some parts were cast better than others. The guy playing the king was wonderful. At times he reminded me of Yul Brenner, who played the part in the movie. Anna, the main character, was ok. She was best during the songs. It was a rather elaborate production, and they did a good job with it. It was a good way to spend the afternoon.

I've been watching a lot of movies recently, as I got my TV hooked up, but don't have cable. The library has a good selection, and I (finally) watched The Princess and the Frog. Friday night was 80s movie night with Ghostbusters and Crocodile Dundee. I did not remember the Stay Puff marshmallow man part of Ghostbusters. It is hilarious! I also watched a French Canadian movie called Seducing Dr. Lewis. The movie isn't what it sounds like. It's about a small town trying to get a factory built in their area so there will be jobs and they can get off welfare. But, to do that, they have to have a Dr. in town. It's a very good movie, and I really like the characters. Everyone looks "normal." No one is movie star good looking, and the characters are funny and real and they mean well and try hard. Yvon was my favorite, as he is this funny old codger.

My battery is almost out of juice.

Good night.

If Only I Had an Enemy Bigger Than My Apathy I Would Have Won

(title quote from a song by Mumford and Sons)

I am now realizing the need to be proactive. I'm readjusting to a small town and a smaller church, and though I like the small town feel and atmosphere, it is a bit harder to find things to do in regards to volunteering and other activities, especially ways in which to meet other people, preferably people around my age and walk of life. Community theater will be a welcome activity, but it doesn't start until July, and that's if I make it past the audition.

In church yesterday, I realized that it is so easy to make everything about me. But it is not about me. I can wallow in loneliness and self pity, or I can do something about it. Focus on other people. I don't think it's a good idea to join things or do things for the sake of doing, but I really need something to take me out of myself, as it were. Help provide a different perspective. So, we'll see where God leads and what the summer holds.

Life So Far

My kitty has her days and nights mixed up. I am trying to keep her up right now, as I do not want a repeat of last night. I did not get much sleep, as she is loud and decided that I needed to be up at 5 AM. I do not need to be up at 5 AM, and I do not appreciate meowing and crashing about at that time of morning. I understand, though, as she is home alone all day and doesn't have much to do except sleep. I'm going to try to leash train her, so we can go on walks. That way she can get out of the apartment and have a change of scenery.

Tomorrow is my 1st full week of work. The first three days have been full and rather overwhelming. I have so much to learn. This month is going to be a month of cramming before the current serials librarian leaves. There are so many things to keep track of. All the databases and the journals and the journals included in the databases. Plus vendors and the consortium, etc. It's a lot. I think I'll pick up on it, but it's a steep learning curve, as I knew it would be.

Summer is kind of a down time, and I'm hoping for some opportunities to serve and get involved in the community. I'm feeling a bit isolated right now. I miss being around people my own age and in the same walk of life. I feel like everyone at church is in a different part of life right now, which isn't a bad thing, but it would be nice to be around other young professionals/singles. I really do like the intergenerational feel of church though. It's nice to be around people who are older and younger than I, as I can learn from them and hopefully contribute to the conversation as well.