Summer

So, graduated.  It seems a bit overrated.  I’m still working in the same place, still underpaid, still looking into the future for any kind of fulfillment.  The graduate school clock is ticking.

I’ve been making some progress with the GRE preparation – hopefully this will pay off with a score increase that I can live with.  After that I’ll get back to my writing sample and likely start the application process for many of the schools I am interested in.  Must remember to check the application deadlines for international schools.  I think that the election outcome in November will make a significant difference on my top choices.

I’ve seen The Dark Knight four times, once on IMax.  It’s really a terrific piece of film, superhero action or otherwise.

My main squeeze is on a cruise right now – this is unpleasant.

Is it Fall yet?

~Q

Monthly Post

I’d certainly like to find myself posting more often than that, but recently the inspiration to post is rarely present.

Actually, there is a remarkable disparity in my inspirations since this new year began.  Last semester I was constantly challenged by class and found myself in the grip of cross-pollination and inspiration.  Meanwhile, I had little-to-no social life – though, considering the course load this was hardly a surprise.  Since the new year I find my most fruitful discussions and inspirational interactions coming outside the classroom.  I’m consistently underwhelmed…and I wonder if this is in part due to the fact that this is my last semester.

A (truly) New Year?

So, 2008 has started and so far it’s been nothing short of amazing.  New beginnings that are bringing a change to everything in my reality.

I’m having a hard time containing my excitement.

The new semester starts so soon.  There is so much to be happy about at the moment.

Season’s Greetings from the Adventure

That’s the Great Penguin Adventure…in case you were wondering.

It has been a most enjoyable evening and that bodes well for the holiday season which officially kicks off on Christmas Eve around my house.  Tomorrow will be a relaxing and quiet day, then I guess it’s back to the grind of every day life.

The New Year is just around the corner.  This year is going to start with a variety of goals being realized and some new goals being made.  There also seems to be something intriguing emerging from behind a beautiful smile – only the future knows!

Merry Christmas to anyone who chances upon this and may you have a safe and enjoyable New Year as well!

~Q

Winter Break – Just in Time!

I always find it amusing to think about the timely arrival of a break or a weekend, since, after all, they never fail to arrive when they do.  Thank goodness it’s Winter Break though!

I’ve been in a great mood lately.  Aside from a migraine today at work things have been great.

So far this break it’s been movie-mania!!

I Am Legend was great, No Country for Old Men was likewise great (I love those Cohen brothers) and I got to introduce some friends to My Neighbor Totoro!  Now I think I’m going to go watch Order of the Phoenix and keep my fingers crossed for the Blade Runner box set being under the tree in a few days!

~Q