blah blah blah. i'm posting. i'm bored.
summer is almost over (thank goodness!). i can't wait to see graham again and be back in the dorm life. and take some interesting classes.
I'd have to say though, I think this has been one of my best summers so far. I fully support my decision to stay in PDX. I've been able to hang around good people and make some money. and I think the most important thing has been the whole living-on-my-own thing, managing money and whatnot. however we are not happy about the $75 dry cleaning bill (however that's a pretty good deal for cleaning 4 dresses w/ difficult stains, 3 pairs of shorts, and hemming and slightly altering one of those dresses, which was something I couldn't do on my own).
I've been very bad about posting on lj, but even worse about writing in my mood journal. honestly there isn't much to report. my days have been pretty lax; about a 5 or a 6 rating each day. nothing too exciting. last night i did throw up from alcohol for the first time, though. granted it was a mix of alcohol and hookah and i'm very out of practice at puking. one of those vomits were even projectile, which was a first, and i'm sure you wanted to know that. I'm starting to come to terms with not leading an exciting life. I've led an interesting, drama-filled life before and it's too much. of course, i know that exciting doesn't have to be bad, but it often can be, and i'm alright with not having stories to tell at social gatherings if it means that i can stay happy.
when i was at GA, i was reminded that another career option is the ministry. it was something that i had approached before, but forgot about for some reason. it's still something to think about and i'm still waiting for a "sign." at least psych isn't the worst background to have going into it, as i believe a good minister is one that functions in a chaplaincy role and is involved in the community. i've also already been toying with the idea of involving religion with my psych thesis. again more things to think about in time. no need to stress myself over them now.
I should first see how the year goes leading the UU group. I've already got a basic plan and some ideas, but if any of the my fellow UU travelers out there on lj have any memorable worships they would like to share they would be greatly appreciated. these would be things of the small group nature preferably, the kind that go hand-in-hand with building a community of seekers. however, anything can lead to inspiration.
any meditation collections/poem books/resources that you feel have helped you on your spiritual journey would also be appreciated. the internet and powells bookstore are a tad bit overwhelming and it's always nice to have a little guidance.
I'd have to say though, I think this has been one of my best summers so far. I fully support my decision to stay in PDX. I've been able to hang around good people and make some money. and I think the most important thing has been the whole living-on-my-own thing, managing money and whatnot. however we are not happy about the $75 dry cleaning bill (however that's a pretty good deal for cleaning 4 dresses w/ difficult stains, 3 pairs of shorts, and hemming and slightly altering one of those dresses, which was something I couldn't do on my own).
I've been very bad about posting on lj, but even worse about writing in my mood journal. honestly there isn't much to report. my days have been pretty lax; about a 5 or a 6 rating each day. nothing too exciting. last night i did throw up from alcohol for the first time, though. granted it was a mix of alcohol and hookah and i'm very out of practice at puking. one of those vomits were even projectile, which was a first, and i'm sure you wanted to know that. I'm starting to come to terms with not leading an exciting life. I've led an interesting, drama-filled life before and it's too much. of course, i know that exciting doesn't have to be bad, but it often can be, and i'm alright with not having stories to tell at social gatherings if it means that i can stay happy.
when i was at GA, i was reminded that another career option is the ministry. it was something that i had approached before, but forgot about for some reason. it's still something to think about and i'm still waiting for a "sign." at least psych isn't the worst background to have going into it, as i believe a good minister is one that functions in a chaplaincy role and is involved in the community. i've also already been toying with the idea of involving religion with my psych thesis. again more things to think about in time. no need to stress myself over them now.
I should first see how the year goes leading the UU group. I've already got a basic plan and some ideas, but if any of the my fellow UU travelers out there on lj have any memorable worships they would like to share they would be greatly appreciated. these would be things of the small group nature preferably, the kind that go hand-in-hand with building a community of seekers. however, anything can lead to inspiration.
any meditation collections/poem books/resources that you feel have helped you on your spiritual journey would also be appreciated. the internet and powells bookstore are a tad bit overwhelming and it's always nice to have a little guidance.