Feeling Melancholy

Just felt like typing an entry. No real point to this one, just feeling a bit melancholy. I'm reading, "In the Heart of the Sea" by Nathaniel Philbrick. It's the true story of the tragedy of the Whaleship Essex. Pretty crazy. Supposedly, this is what Melville based Moby Dick on. I've never read Moby Dick, but am enjoying this book. It's just crazy that this really happened and used to be a bedtime story.

So, I'm thinking of grad school again. Just thinking. I'm almost done paying off my undergrad loans, I think it's time to be in more school debt! No, that's not the reason, but it isn't such a bad one. I just feel like I should have more of a degree. I'm getting older and don't want to be stuck in this job forever. I know that it'll be tough finding another job that's pretty stable and secure where I'm comfortable like this one, and think I'd have a much better chance if I got a Masters degree.

I'm still thinking, we shall see. I'm trying to talk myself into starting to apply. Let's see if I can! The challenege is on!

Back to work...

3 of a Kind

I just finished "Girls' Poker Night" by Jill A. Davis. I loved it. I actually laughed out loud during some parts. Totally cute story. It's not a long book, and written very well. This one really makes me want to become a writer. It's these charming, cute, witty stories that have great characters that really interests me. Where do I being though. Maybe I should start a writing blog and see if anything comes of it. I guess that wouldn't work for me. Hmmm. Any ideas? I'll think of something.

I got all upset at my martial arts class on Monday night and actually left class early. I haven't been back yet. I was going to go tonight, but now I have a work function directly after work to go to. I guess I'll go back tomorrow night. Last night, my excuse was that I had to go to Target to get a present for my buyer that I'm going to lunch with today. I guess I just got frustrated on Monday night and my ankle was hurting and I was paired with the 12 year old boy who probably thinks my sprained ankle is just fine by now and that I'm just being a girl. Plus, our master had us doing these kicks that I couldn't do with my ankle (hence I hurt it trying to). And I was thinking that maybe we'd switch to different kicks soon, but he never did. After about 20 minutes of holding the pad up for the 12 year old to kick over and over and over again, I just got more and more frustrated and upset (this is after about 20 minutes of stretching too, of which the master had the 12 year old lead us in, while he talked to his guy friend about a dumb date he went on. Oh yeah, the first stretches usually only last about 10 minutes, 15 tops.) So, finally when the master called a break, I said I was leaving. Just said my ankle hurt. I went home and my neighbor went swimming with me.

So, yeah, my ankle is still messed up. Life is okay though. I just get frustrated with it sometimes. I'm frustrated with myself right now. I wish I could figure out what I want to do with my life. Oh well. What a downer this entry just turned into! Sorry about that. Well, I'll start my next book tonight. And, as I have 2 to choose from, I'll have to fill you in later as to which one I choose..."always play with their minds"

I don't think I ever want to go to the Amazon

I finished "River of Doubt" by Candice Millard on Thursday. It was a great story. I can't believe that Teddy Roosevelt and his son, Kermit, went on that crazy adventure. They definitely didn't know what they were in for. The River that they went down is now called The Roosevelt River. I think it's a tributary to the Amazon. Just the description of them close to starvation and the Indians who actually let them live and the devastations of getting sick or loosing boats was insane. But, for me, the topper was the description of the insects and parasites. Did you know that there is a parasite that lives in the river that will jump up your urine stream and get stuck in your bladder? If you don't get it surgically removed within a day or two you die. There are so many more that just made me cringe and cringe and cringe, that I was exhausted from just reading about the insects and parasites and trees and plants and animals. Phew.

Now I'm reading a bit of fun, because after that book who wouldn't need a little uplifting fun. This one is called "Girls' Poker Night" by Jill A. Davis. And, I've actually found myself laughing out-loud from it. Should be a quick read and then I have another crazy true story about whaling or something. Yeah, I don't know, but someone keeps giving me these true tales and somehow I read them and end up getting sucked in and actually enjoying them. Could I be turning into a non-fiction reader?!? Oh the horror. Nah, I think it's good to mix it up some. I really need to find some great sci-fi books to read soon.

So, I went to the beach on Friday. I had the day off and decided I needed to swim in salt water. It was the perfect day for the beach as I think it was about 104 degrees (if not more) where I live. The beach was the perfect temperature and the water wasn't even that cold. I went swimming in the water and got pummeled by a wave. It tumbled me a little to where my left knee is a tad scraped up. But, I still went swimming for quite a long while. You just had to get past the waves and then you could swim and float around. It was nice. And no, my ankle is not 100% yet. Sucks. But it is getting better. I'm still wearing the brace. You'd think that the waves would've killed it, but I was fine with my ankle.

My Cat gets Car-sick

It's true. Grr gets car sick. I usually take her food and water away from her a few hours before she goes anywhere in the car, but for some reason I only took it away an hour before. So, she had a lovely accident only about 5 minutes into the 25 minute drive to the vet. Boy, was that fun. Grr was uncomfortable, still not feeling well and trying to stay away from the mess in her carrier and I was just tempted to turn around, take her home and call and reschedule. But, I figured I'd rather get it over with and get her annual shots now than put this off for yet another fun Saturday morning excursion. As if all that wasn't bad enough, the 11am appointment I scheduled turned into us finally getting called in at about 11:45. At least they helped me clean out Grr's carrier and try to clean her a bit. Poor Grr. I didn't get home until about 12:30. At least she didn't have another accident on the way home.

I saw "The Devil Wears Prada" on Friday night. It was really good. The best part is that if you've read the book, you're still going to love this movie. The screenplay differs from the book, which makes it all the more fun to watch. It's the same basic premise, but not the exact same story. I liked it and thought it was a lot of fun.

I'm about halfway into "River of Doubt". Contrary to popular belief, I've actually been slacking on reading and haven't really read much. Not to say this book isn't interesting, because it is, I'm just a slacker sometimes. I'll start my reading frenzy again sometime soon...and should be done with this book sooner. I'll let you know how it all comes together then. Although, I do have to say, so far, I don't think I could ever go into the Amazon. All those animals, insects, fish, reptiles, creatures freak me out. I'm going to have nightmares tonight, from what I read about today.