1. Looks like we can get an inexpensive ride-on mower so E doesn't have to push a mower around our lot, which is obscenely large for inside the beltway.

2. Solid A in my drawing class so far.

3. My doctor has me back on ADD meds, which is making my boring homework assignments a lot less arduous.

It was hard coming up with three today. Not a very good day, really.

Yep, it's that time... we are about to get in the car and leave for the far, frozen North. It's become a tradition to post this here, so I'll probably keep doing it long after every one of you has abandoned LJ :)

Hope those of you who are travelling do so safely, and that everyone can find some enjoyment in the season. Hugs all around!

Tally ho!

Because I need a stronger dose of Good Things than just three right now:

I am not in the position of being 40 and having to try to find a partner who would be compatible with me.
I am 40, and my parents are both still alive and well.
I have friends who insist that we join them for Christmas Eve, and I know that will be a joyful occasion.
I live in an age and place when anesthesia is available, and do not have to get dental procedures done that would leave me with something like PTSD.
Amazon Unbox offers me a nearly unlimited amount of Star Trek.
Winter Fire is coming in two months.
I get to be with my honey for a solid 11 days very soon.
For now, the bills and mortgage are taken care of (next month will take care of itself somehow).
I will probably get As in all of my classes this semester, or at worst a B in there somewhere.
I have a huge abundance of art supplies and crafting materials that I can gloat over like a dragon over treasure.
Despite my weight and my chronic illness, I am still mostly healthy according to recent blood work and such, so I know that I am able to get myself back into good shape if I apply myself.
As much as the stressors in my life sometimes make me actually, physically ill, the truth is that they are (almost all) what you’d call First World problems, and in fact things are not that bad for me.
I have a healthy, human heart that is full of compassion for all beings that do not have all of the wonderful things I have, and in fact, for all beings in general. I am grateful that I have no hate in my heart.

May all beings be happy
May all beings be healed and whole
May all have whatever they want and need
May all be protected from harm, and free from fear
May all beings enjoy inner peace and ease
May all be awakened, liberated and free
May there be peace in this world and throughout the entire universe.

1. I sent off my board game materials to the printer! It should be ready by tomorrow. This is an enormous relief.

2. It's my weekend now, and although I have a lot of homework to do, I also have some fun things planned with friends. Yay!

3. While Alien Resurrection was a pretty lame movie, I still feel that this picture deserves to be appreciated for it's slashiness. Yowza!



I am wondering... does anyone remember if I ever posted my "Near Kiss" series of icons? I meant to do it for years, but I don't recall if I ever did, and I don't know how to search my own LJ for it. This pic would make a great base for one of those. If anyone still collected user pics, that is...

It's a gorgeous night out. E and I took a walk through the neighborhood, which was pleasant except for the irritating pain I always get in my hip. Strangely, it's not a problem on treadmills, but on a sidewalk it's nasty.

If you're in the DC area, consider getting out there! Won't be too many more nights like this.

1. NoVA reimbursed me for the tuition over payment, so we can pay bills this month.

2. There's only one month left in the semester.

3. The new supplement regimen seems to be helping with mood and energy levels.

Having said all of that, I am sick of school, and mostly still tired all the time, and mostly broke. Someone dear to me recently said "November is evil and needs to be killed with fire." I am starting to agree.

Happy Halloween and Blessed Samhain to all!

I've had no actual comments here in a while, but I just got two spam comments in less than half an hour. I really fear that LJ is dying. I admit to my own guilt in spending too much time on FB, but I've made some attempts to maintain a presence here, too. I really hope it doesn't just go away.

All I can say (without giving spoilers) is Squeeeeeeee!

...promises to be BIG fun! Life is good.