I've actually been in a good mood for most of the day today, which is a really nice change from the way I've been feeling for the past couple months or so. It's been a rather spontaneous change, and actually kind of surprising since I haven't been sleeping all that well this week. So, since my mind has been in a good place recently, I have lots of random thoughts, and will put them in list form for this post.
- It's that time of year when the undergrads are coming back to town and clogging up traffic anywhere near the university. Most of the time I'd find it incredibly annoying, but this year it's not so bad. I think it's because I'm finally not a student, so I don't have to take classes, and thus I can kind of gloat about it to those people who do have to take classes. Plus, having all the undergrads back presents a lot more eye candy in town. Even though today wasn't a particularly good day for it, being cloudy and all, it was still fun to look around.
- Now this may just be me, and I'm not all that fashion conscious, but what is the point of wearing pants if you're going to let them hang halfway down your ass? I just don't get it, especially if one is wearing a belt too. A belt is supposed to hold your pants up. Am I the only one that is bugged by this? I also don't get buying jeans that have holes fashionably put in them. I wouldn't spend large amounts of money on pants like that when I could buy a crappy pair of jeans and tear holes in them myself. But that's just me....
- I've discovered that I really like taking the bus to campus. First it saves me gas money, which is always a good thing. Plus, it's nice to be able to go to and from campus at a somewhat regular schedule. Sure, it takes about a half hour to take the bus from Toftrees to campus, but it's nice not having to drive myself. Plus, I get a little time to read during the day (finished HP6 again yesterday) which is kind of relaxing, although sometimes I get a little nauseous feeling because the bus drivers don't know that they should slow down a bit for sharp turns. But overall, it's a good thing. What was especially nice was that the bus this morning was one of the fancier buses with nice fabric and very cushy seats. I wouldn't mind having that one come by everyday. The only bad thing about taking the bus is that a bus stop isn't exactly convenient from where I live. But it does give me a little exercise during the day, so I can't complain too much.
- I'm seriously considering buying a Bowflex, only because I want to get into better shape. Yes, I could go to one of the various gyms on campus, but they now cost money to get into. Sure, that would probably still be cheaper than getting an actual piece of equipment, but it's much less convenient. Plus, most of the gyms I'd have to wait in line for quite some time before I could even get in, and I just don't have the patience for that. I'm still uncertain if getting equipment is the right thing to do. If anyone has any strong feelings about this, specifically about the Bowflex products, and wants to enlighten me, I'm more than willing to hear comments.
- I've been very tense lately, and I think it's mainly because I'm accepting that I'm no longer a student and have to start looking for a job. The idea of job hunting does not really appeal to me at all. I'd much rather just have a job fall in my lap, but I'm not lucky like some people (coughKarencough). I can really tell that I'm tense though, because I feel like I'm squeezing in on myself. I've even been clenching my jaw a bit more than normal. But, hopefully once I really start the process of looking for a job, it'll get better. If not, I may just have to go get a massage again.
Well, I guess that's about it for now. At least that's all I can think of at the moment, but my mind's been all over the place lately, so there's probably more there, but it's not coming to me right now. It probably doesn't help that my sleep pattern has been quite irregular lately, so my brain is in a fog, but I think this is a long enough entry. So, with that I'll end and pick up again at some other time....
2 comments:
1) I hate the traffic. It took me ENTIRELY too long to get from Walker to the Walmart area yesterday. And these people make me feel OLD. They look so young - did we look that young when we started college? And do they look at us and think, "wow, they are ancient!"??
2) Don't even get me started on some of the fashion choices made by students. But I can't comment on the ripped jeans, as I'm wearing some now (they were on sale at Old Navy!!!)
3) Today the bus was almost 20 minutes late. To make up for lost time, they think it's ok to drive 60 mph through town. No, that is NOT ok.
4) Jeff bought a Cross Bow (I think that's what it's called), but it's a fake Bowflex (WAY cheaper, I'll have to ask him for the exact amounts). From what I've seen, it works the same way. With a little rearranging in your apt, you could definitely fit one of them in, no problem :)
5) Tense isn't fun. You should go watch some Buffy or something :)
1) I know what you mean about people looking young! I was thinking that same thing the other day. I feel so old this time of year.
2) I won't say anything about your ripped jeans, only because they were on sale. I would not pay $50+ for a pair of pants in general, much less ones that look like they've been used already.
3) I think the reason your bus is even slower than mine is that it takes Atherton and mine bypasses it. Atherton is horrible on the best days, but now that people are moving in, it's even worse.
4) I'll have to look into other Bowflex-like products. I just want to do something, but I'm not ambitious enough to do a running thing like you're doing. :) I'm not fond of the assembly-required thing, though. I'm not very mechanical unless I have really good directions to use.
5) I've been watching Gilmore Girls lately, but once I'm through the season I have, I may switch over to Buffy.
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