"Reflecting On Reflections"
So I haven't been in Halifax for even a week, but wow. It's been just as full and packed as any of my busiest weeks in Chicago. I sleep a lot; my roommates are great; the school is great. It is currently 0 and snowing with a few really cold days coming up. After all the winters, I don't know why I still let the concept of temperatures get to me. But I have well enuf gear.
Got in on Tuesday nite and the girls ran out and carried all my stuff in and we ordered sushi and talked until late. Woke up and went to class the next day. Hadn't even been in town for 12 hours. So there's been a lot of running around, getting stuff together, paying for things, buying supplies. I now have a Canadian ID and a school ID and will get a bank account here tomorrow. Things are coming pretty quickly. Already have assignments for classes and business appointments and dates to remember.
I do miss Chicago terribly and still think about the things that happened last semester. Trying to get the study abroad together, find someone to sublet, AND find a place in Halifax - all during finals - certainly took its toll. And now I guess Adam officially hates me, which hurts, but I so much in Halifax now I can't even think about that.
My roomies are definitely adding to the experience. All really great people. I don't think I could have found better than this. This is perfect...
So I just need to sit and write out everything there is to do and remember, but still try to keep a calm mind and let everything happen on its own. It's tough. I definitely want to do some yoga while I'm here. And with my new insurance, get an eye exam and see a chiro.
Canada is wonderful.
I just have to think about this in the scope of my life, and of school, and with everything that's happened before and will happen after... while remaining in the present. I have a pretty cool life. I'm grateful to have this, now.
Anyway, that's about it. Hopefully I can post more soon, more than I have been. I need to get back to writing some poems. It has been far too long, and my poetic mind is going out of control.
Much love all around,
-H.
Got in on Tuesday nite and the girls ran out and carried all my stuff in and we ordered sushi and talked until late. Woke up and went to class the next day. Hadn't even been in town for 12 hours. So there's been a lot of running around, getting stuff together, paying for things, buying supplies. I now have a Canadian ID and a school ID and will get a bank account here tomorrow. Things are coming pretty quickly. Already have assignments for classes and business appointments and dates to remember.
I do miss Chicago terribly and still think about the things that happened last semester. Trying to get the study abroad together, find someone to sublet, AND find a place in Halifax - all during finals - certainly took its toll. And now I guess Adam officially hates me, which hurts, but I so much in Halifax now I can't even think about that.
My roomies are definitely adding to the experience. All really great people. I don't think I could have found better than this. This is perfect...
So I just need to sit and write out everything there is to do and remember, but still try to keep a calm mind and let everything happen on its own. It's tough. I definitely want to do some yoga while I'm here. And with my new insurance, get an eye exam and see a chiro.
Canada is wonderful.
I just have to think about this in the scope of my life, and of school, and with everything that's happened before and will happen after... while remaining in the present. I have a pretty cool life. I'm grateful to have this, now.
Anyway, that's about it. Hopefully I can post more soon, more than I have been. I need to get back to writing some poems. It has been far too long, and my poetic mind is going out of control.
Much love all around,
-H.