A Lazy Sunday Afternoon

Well, life has been interesting since being home to go to the doctor's. There was a heavy snowfall in Rochester, so it finally felt like winter. Though since returning to Toronto, it has been just as cold. Almost too cold to go walking for a good hour--the amount of time it takes to get from my place to Shannon's. I've also gotten news that I will have to go to a specialist for my medical problem. So, all that's left is to wait and see what happens.

Shannon and I are still trying to plan what to do for Reading Week. A road trip is probably in the forecast. The plan is visit Jenny, head to DC and hopefully a trip to Wood's Hole if the weather out there isn't too bad. I really miss sunsets on the Knob and running the Shining Sea bike path. I think I would like to go back and soak up a little memory.

I am still working on the internship, but it has taken a back burner since I have been in pain and been going to the doctor's a lot. I am trying to take it all in stride and do what I can. My classes have to come first though. I did most of my work this week so I can spend the time focusing on the paper and project due the following week. I have to at some point this week learn how to make a Van Dyke print so that I can teach the class. Trouble is, like most non-silver processes, it's rather experimental. It could take days to learn.

I saw Little Miss Sunshine this weekend. It's a great film. I loved the beauty pageant scene. I think the whole movie in general made me smile. There's something about dysfunctional that just says "loving family."

I'll be happy once the next few weeks are over with. I'm finding it hard to keep myself motivated. This is not a good semester for me. I'm not sure why, but I'm having a hard time convincing myself to get it done. I want to keep going strong and making good grades. And to start considering an option for a thesis. I want to do something that I'd find fascinating. If I could do something surrounding my internship, I'd be set. After all, I'd like to go back. Next year, I'm going to have to start saving some money.

Especially since student loans are creeping up on me and all of them want money. Even though I am still in school. It seems to matter little to them. What I would give to just pay them off in less than 10 years. I hate the thought of them. But, I'd rather not think about it anymore and just focus on the next two weeks. And then I can enjoy a few weeks to relax. Maybe the weather will oblige my plans.