Food for Thought

I'm reading Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende. Very interesting stuff. I love the history intertwined with the story. About the Gold Rush and how California really became a melting pot. I lived in San Francisco for almost 5 years and this book is chronicling how people from all over the world got gold fever and went to San Francisco. It's pretty amazing to think about. And she gives such great descriptions of what was happening at that time, with all different cultures combined. It's pretty amazing, actually.

This book has been a great way for me to take a step back from life. It's getting to me again. Life, I mean. I can't figure out what's really bothering me. There are quite a few things, but I feel that there's something bigger. It's probably the same old thing that's been plaguing me, the fact that I really don't know what to do with my life. And, of course personal issues don't help. One day I'll look back on this all. I just can't wait for that day.

Been thinking about that too. Like looking back on where I was 5 years ago and 10 years ago. What I've learned. How things weren't that bad. All that stuff. Gives me a bit of hope for the future. I just have too much on my mind lately. Kinda interfering with work even, which isn't great, but happens from time to time.

My book is the only thing that takes me away from it all. That and Grr. She's pretty good about that too. Although, she doesn't listen so well. :)

Well, speaking of work, I must get back...