Often, I am amazed over how much information the human brain can retain.  Really, I cannot fathom just how this information just sticks sometimes.  I find that most of the time, all the random facts, thoughts, skills, and memories I gain tend to float away from me like leaves floating upon a seemingly stagnant pond.  The wind sometimes invokes a ( Read more... )

I forgot to call him on his birthday.  I had reminded myself and asked him what he was going to do on his birthday within the past month, and yet when the day approached, I forgot to call and wish him a "Happy Birthday."   I suppose I shouldn't be so upset since none of them called me on my birthday.   And yet, the question beckons.  How could I ( Read more... )

I have been working a lot this summer.  It hasn't been quite the summer I was expecting, but I suppose the money will be worth it someday.  I sure have learned a lot too...from the most unexpected situations and peoples.

I work in a hospital.  I actually have two jobs (well, three if you count the job on campus that I recently started).  I volunteer ( Read more... )

Since grad school has started, it seems as though I've reverted to an old yet familiar lifestyle.  I carry with me, a sack lunch from home.  I reach into it when hunger strikes and find myself face-to-face with a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich.  As soon as I sink my teeth into the delicious traditional blend, my taste buds aroused the latent ( Read more... )

 It seems that days like these arrive each year, and yet I don't really take the time to reflect on their significance.  Now's a good time than ever ( Read more... )

Two nights ago, I arrived back home after salsa dancing with some friends, and I found that I was having trouble getting any sleep.  So I stayed up late, and spent some time organizing my closet and all my clothes ( Read more... )