If you had invoked me before you began this journey,

And Spring Break starts in a week?

Something is wrong here.

Things have been mostly - quiet, for lack of a better word. There're several foals at work - yes, yes, you'll get pictures of them when I get around to it. Life and the normal parts of it are moving along at, for the most part, their usual pace. Time however, seems vastly speeded up. Not that I'm really complaining, mind you. *grin*

Plans for break? School work (oh shut up), garb stuff, and extensive movie watching with a friend or two.

And by the way - excuse the lack of cohesiveness. I slept for about three hours last night. I'm fully prepared to blame my east-facing room for that fact, even if there is a large building blocking most of the light.

'Tis been an eventful week.

The Whole Bead Show is in town. This is a dangerous time for me, as I am more than willing to unleash myself upon it armed with a trusty credit card. Lots of pretty things (bought earrings and a necklace, photos forthcoming) and many, many beads. I got some very nice horn ones and lots of crystal and glass, as well as seed beads. Most of them I'll be splitting with my mother (which is a good thing), and a few I'll be keeping totally for myself. I didn't find amber, as I'd been hoping, but the Gem and Mineral show is going on as well, and a friend of mine is on the lookout for me.

There was a wonderful selection there, and great prices. "Buy one, get one free" and "50% off" are my best friends. everything from lucite (and I half-wish I had a good use for it, as some was very nice) to antique Afghani beads (*sniff* $300 for the strand wasn't about to happen for me). Lots of silver (dangerous, as they sell it by gram, and it's easy to forget that). I wish I could have afforded some of the semi-precious stuff that was up for sale, but I half to remember that Estrella is coming up, and I need want money for that. And spending lots and lots of money at Whole Bead is not going to be good for then.

The first mare at work is due next week! *is excited* I'd like to go on foal watch at some point during the semester, so I can experience it. Not because I'll get to experience "the miracle of life" or any bull like that, but because I've never done it. And it should be interesting.

I need to talk to my orthodontist, as my braces keep catching on my cheek. Which is annoying. And painful. I've got wax, and I can use that to cover up the area, but it's a hassle!

Also, my shoulders are one giant knot. Hot shower helped to loosen them, but they still hurt.


Music for you lot - King's Crossing - Elliott Smith

Back home in Tucson.

Feels rather nice, it does.

The trip back wasn't that bad. Both flights were running early, which was a nice change from the delays I got on the way to Providence. However, from Providence to Kansas City I was cursed blessed with wailing children in the front of the plane. They quited down for about an hour in the middle of the flight, but it was particularly bad at the beginning and the end. Twins - probably about two or three years old (please note, i suck at estimating age). And they wailed. The. Entire. Time. I pity the flight attendents. Kansas City to Phoenix was nice, a relatively quiet flight. (Though sadly, no flight attendent like the one from Nashville to Providence when I headed back-the guy was very funny whenever he made an announcement. Safety features have never had me giggling more. *sigh*)

Two and a half weeks back in RI was good - I got a decent amount of stuff done and had, for the most part, a good time. I saw lightpoint (which was great), logopandocie282, and various other people who needed to be seen. In theatres, I saw Syriana, King Kong, and Narnia (again). I read lots - the newest Company book., finally finished Angela Carter's The War of Dreams, also called The Infernal Desire Machines of Doctor Hoffman, Midshipwizard Halcyon Blithe, and picked up a copy of Jonathon Strange and Mr. Norrell for a dollar at the library's bookstore *squee!*.

I also played waaay too much AdventureQuest

I've also got a dress almost finished for Estrella next month. *bounces* For my first attempt, it's not that shabby, if I say so myself. I just need to hem it and it's all done. Photos will be posted as soon as I finish and steal dad's camera.

Until I move back into my room on Saturday, I'm holing up with dad. Which is nice. Classes start next week, and I'm back at work today. The parrot is next to me making happy little sounds. MIssed the big guy. He's a little sweetheart, and his sounds are rather adorable. Dad's got a little video of him out on the patio, and if I can figure it out how, I'll post it. Silly little boy.

Went to dinner last night at Zemam's. It's an Ethiopian place. The way Ethiopian works (if you've never had it) is they serve the food on a platter and give you a tortilla/tsampa like bread to eat it with. The food's pretty simple, but very good. It was actually nice to go to a place that just had dinner - no appetizers, desserts, etc. Just dinner and some drinks. It's down on Broadway, and for those in Tucson, I highly recommend it.

By the way - "The Rolling Stones would be too old to watch their own Super Bowl performance, organisers have ruled."

Christmas came and went. Nothing spectacular received, but I still got some interesting/useful stuff.

And a great Edward Gorey agenda - Neglected Murderesses and The Deranged Cousins. Yes, it's little, but damn it, I do love Edward Gorey.

There was also fabric received. My goal,in the next week, is to finish this and this. I've been putting it off (bad Willa), and will work on it this weekend.

Of course, with all the holiday stuff, it meant seeing family - the one bit I'd not been looking forward to. Granted, it wasn't horrible (certainly not as bad as I was prepared for), but I still wanted to kill some people. The stream of family continued for a few days after the main event, so yeah... I know my activvities at college are of interest to you, but I don't really feel like telling you about them. That's my business, not yours. Got it?

I go back in a week. Taking five classes ( 15 credits) this semester, which shouldn't be bad. Actually, can't wait for it to start. Part of it is I just want to get back and out of here.

I'm currently watching Casino. Damn it, Robert DeNiro is quite a good actor. And I also am very fond of Martin Scorsese.

Also, saw Syriana the other night. Very good.

And, as a bonus for today, here's an Eels song.
Trouble With Dreams

How wonderful.

Two flights delayed half an hour, and I feel I should mention that the Nashville Airport is lousy. Of course, I'm comparing it to what? Providence? Phoenix? *sigh*

So now, I'm on the couch (under many blankets) and getting ready to crash. Despite the fact that my body's convinced it's on 9:15.

Remind me again why I came back...