miscellaneous
Well, It’s been a week since my last post, and I have various and sundry things to tell you about.
First, here’s a link to an article in Psychology Today talking about how loners are different than more sociable people. I bring this up because I think I’m one of the people this article talks about. It’s not that I don’t like people, I just like them better on my own terms.
Spring has definitely sprung at my house. The warm temperatures are nice, as is the greenery, but I know Spring has definitely arrived at my house when I here the cheeps of little birds. A finch family took up residence under my front porch roof again, and apparently they laid some eggs, as today I’ve heard and seen the tiny heads of newborn finches in the nest. I’ve been a lot better about aking sure there’s bird seed in the feeder, and apparently it’s paying off. Even now I look out and see young magpies at the feeder. It’s nice to see the young ones. While I loved my cat Bandit, it’s nice to know he won’t be eating them when they fledge from the nest in a few weeks.
Last night I had a party for some friends from work, which was fun. I don’t get to see them very often since we work in different buildings now. I spent the last week or so getting ready for the party, painting my bathroom which was getting drab. I’be been looking around the house, noticing how some things are starting to look a little shabby, so I think it’s time to think about fixing some stuff up. It’ll take a while, just from the amount of work and money it’s going to take, so I’ll just do what I can as I can afford it.
I’ve only been to the dojo once in the last month. I got sick and depressed for a couple weeks, went once and tweaked my left knee some, then too ka few days to recover, then get ready for the party, and here it is, a month gone. I’m going back again starting tomorrow night, and that’ll be good, I’m looking forward to it. I don’t know if there’s enough time between now and November to get ready for the black belt exam, but I’m in a position now to give it my full attention instead of half-assing it.
I’m going to start looking around for a pagan group I can practice with too. I’m going to start going back to the Zen priory on Sundays, I think, but I miss working with a group, so if I can find one I like, i’d like to work with someone again. Funny how simplifying my life has given me much needed clarity about the things I want and have time for.
Work should prove interesting too. I’m getting ready to learn more skills, and I have decided to study for a Linux professional certification. I love Linux, hate Windows, and I can’t think of a faster way to stay in the same field and get away from M$ at the same time. Plus, I should be able to make more money, as Linux programmers are in high demand right now. Nothing like something to look forward to.
I finally updated my myspace profile today too. It finally has more than just a picture with a name and a couple of friends. Interesting what I can get done just recuperating from partying the night before.
Ok, I’m still tired, so I’m going to go lay on the couch and watch some more Fight Club.