a life update for the out of touch.

Today flew by… like crazy- flew by. I can’t believe it’s almost 8pm, I’ve been at work studying for almost 12 hours and it really fucking flew by. My life is so busy with school that I feel almost guilty for writing this, because this is time I could be studying more… taking notes on my biology reading, studying for my writing test, reading my psychology, etc.. etc.. That’s really how my life has been lately. I bought Lynda Barry’s new book WHAT IT IS last week and hardly cracked it open. My “daily” journal has been demoted to a “weekly” journal, with holes in timelines, and events with no explanation of the days leading up to or following them. But, I’m happy. I’m busy, but I’m getting through it.

For those of you who I haven’t spoken to in a while and the ones that haven’t been able to catch me when I’m not running off somewhere- here’s my life in a nutshell:

1. I’m AN AUNT!! Yesterday, October 17, my sister had her baby, a 9lb 4oz baby boy named Boston Michael Fasbender. I am really psyched to be an aunt! I was originally going to visit for Thanksgiving, but considering that I can’t find a plane ticket for under $600, and will only have 2 days off from school in which to visit, I’m thinking of making Detroit my X-mas destination instead. But, I am so happy that the baby is here! He’s healthy and Joy had a good birth experience- that’s all I really care about.

2. School. I pretty much breathe and eat school right now. I’m taking 14 credits; psychology, bio for health professionals lecture w/ the addition of a treacherous lab once a week and Pilates on Tuesday and Thursday nights. I’m also trying to keep up with my normal gym routine 3-5 mornings a week. I feel like I’m constantly playing catch-up, slipping behind and then catching up just in time to fall asleep and play catch up again the next day. It’s a good busy, mostly because so far I have straight A’s in all my classes and midterm is next week. If I can keep up this routine for another month and keep my grades up, it’ll all be worth it. I definitely plan on going a little easier on myself next semester. Right now I have zero days off, which I didn’t think would be a big deal- but it really is. Definitely need to schedule in some time off next semester.


3. Speaking of school, I’m pretty sure I will not be applying to nursing school in January. I would rather keep up with the prerecs at community college and apply at OHSU and the like in 2010. I decided this for several reasons, first off- I just haven’t been all that pumped or focused on applying to a 2-year school for January and I think it’s because I’m just not ready for it. Plus, I’m on a roll at PCC. And I need to eventually go to a 4-year school so I can walk away with my BSN and from there get my masters in midwifery. It just makes sense to me right now. What’s another year, right?

4. Fall. Ah… how I love Fall. It makes me miss New England in a bad way, the rolling hills and mountains of oranges, yellows, reds and browns. The crisp air, the smells of wood-burning stoves and fireplaces as you walk down the street drinking cider cradled in gloved hands while leaves crunch under your feet. Sure, we get some of that in Oregon… but, it’s not like home. But, I’m trying to enjoy the fall here as much as I can. Last week I made a winter-vegetable pot pie that came out amazing and a ginger-apple pie that filled my apartment with cozy, cinnamon smell. I’m feeling rather domestic! Too bad I’m never home. But, I’m trying to enjoy it as much as possible when I am.

5. I am tempted to reveal that I am seeing someone who is pretty awesome. I am hopeful and cautious about this relationship and super guarded about who knows about it and how many details they know. I want to reveal how this relationship is helping to make the stress of school bearable, helping to make the fall romantic and cozy, and awakening dreams in me that I had given up hope of having. That said, it’s still really early and things could go either way with this person, so I am keeping my feet on the ground, although sometimes I find my head in the clouds.

I appreciate everyone who knows keeping it quiet and assisting me in keeping with the 13th law of Courtly Love: “When made public love rarely endures.”… Which isn’t to say that I’m IN LOVE with this person; it’s WAY too soon for that, I’m just seeing where things go privately… And those of you who don’t know the details please respect that and be happy that for now, I’m happy.


6. Amanda Palmer. Ok, I admit it I’m crazy about Amanda Palmer. She could very well be the person I’m speaking of in #5. I love, love her and I physically got my tickets to her show Dec. 12 last week. Yippee!! Seriously, I am really psyched about this show. It’s the day after my birthday- so who’s into coming along??!!