Some days I just don't like people.
Their mere existence is annoying, bothersome.
I, of course, exclude you from this loathing. I very much like your existence--most of the time, at least.
- theCallowQueen
- In the down-hill tumble of life, I'm okay with the scratches and bruises; it's the broken bones that I'm trying to avoid.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
travelin' sans car
OK, this one is quick.
I've had my bicycle for a month now, so it was time to take it back to the cycle shop for them to check the tire pressure and alignment and all. So, one day after work, I thought I'd challenge myself to riding to the shop from my apartment. It'd be a little over 2.5 miles in a straight shot. but as that would involve major roads during rush hour, I negotiated around the side streets, so I probably added on an extra mile.
I arrive at the bike shop, proud and sweaty. The guy takes my bike and writes on a slip. "OK, we'll have it ready for you by 4pm tomorrow." Tomorrow? The book in my bag that I was to read while waiting suddenly became an inconvenient brick. I looked out at the long road ahead of me. My roomie was out for the evening. Kcprogrammer was still at work across town. Thankfully yellowdancer was home and took out time to come pick my tired butt up.
I've had my bicycle for a month now, so it was time to take it back to the cycle shop for them to check the tire pressure and alignment and all. So, one day after work, I thought I'd challenge myself to riding to the shop from my apartment. It'd be a little over 2.5 miles in a straight shot. but as that would involve major roads during rush hour, I negotiated around the side streets, so I probably added on an extra mile.
I arrive at the bike shop, proud and sweaty. The guy takes my bike and writes on a slip. "OK, we'll have it ready for you by 4pm tomorrow." Tomorrow? The book in my bag that I was to read while waiting suddenly became an inconvenient brick. I looked out at the long road ahead of me. My roomie was out for the evening. Kcprogrammer was still at work across town. Thankfully yellowdancer was home and took out time to come pick my tired butt up.
Monday, June 11, 2007
take a break
I waste a lot of time. But I spend little time really allowing myself to relax. I recently heard a professor say we are living with constant partial attention. We are always checking in on everything but never fully present and focused on one thing (or person).
With all the distractions and noise, it becomes uncomfortable to be silent. To be silent inside. I want to be distracted. I don't want to be left alone with my thoughts. What if I find out that I really have no thoughts of my own?
Taking vacations, taking breaks, taking time for yourself and loved ones is something that kcprogrammer and I've been talking a lot about lately. It was one of those subjects that once it's brought up, events all around you seems to relate back to it.
So everything around me and kcprogrammer is telling us to remember to take out time, and we agree. But agreeing and doing are not the same. It's a lot of work to take a break.
With all the distractions and noise, it becomes uncomfortable to be silent. To be silent inside. I want to be distracted. I don't want to be left alone with my thoughts. What if I find out that I really have no thoughts of my own?
Taking vacations, taking breaks, taking time for yourself and loved ones is something that kcprogrammer and I've been talking a lot about lately. It was one of those subjects that once it's brought up, events all around you seems to relate back to it.
So everything around me and kcprogrammer is telling us to remember to take out time, and we agree. But agreeing and doing are not the same. It's a lot of work to take a break.
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