fall is definitely in the air - it gets chilly at night and in the mornings, it's slowly making it harder to get up. i like it though; it's nice to leave the windows open and not feel like a heater is blowing full blast in your face.

sipping coffee... waiting to use up my Costco coffee I drink now so I can start drinking D&D coffee that I got in NY. I MISS NY... altho I do like driving. I think the two downsides of NY are: not having a car, and the weather.

What a perfect morning - a bright colored sweater pulled over my pj's, an empty weekday morning with no classes, some time for introspection.

on my mind:

in my extreme sensitivity and self consciousness, which have revealed aspects of my personality that I've never liked, I've decided to try to embrace my weaknesses. Despite others' disapproval, I like the idea of being emotional (perhaps not the actuality of it) - fully experiencing life's events, and not suppressing any of it (like when my mom tells me that a lady doesn't laugh like I do). Live life fully! (Himal's ghost voice: 'what does that mean?')

reminds me of what I read on jason mraz's journal today:

"'Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting...holy expletive...what a ride!' and that about sums up why I take so many vitamins and do what I do, sometimes not taking it as seriously as I should. I enjoy the sideways skid and correcting the position at the last possible minute to make whatever, happen, as it should. The overall outlook should forever remain care free and spontaneous so that these days off sneak up on us and feel like pleasant rewards. It’s a holiday. Celebrate. I’m sure the view from wherever you are is as gorgeous as mine, whether sideways or in line. Just turn your head the opposite if you can’t see it. Even for only a second. "

for me, if that includes fully experiencing my emotions, then so be it.

"I am with you; that is all you need. My power shows up best in weak people" -2 Corinthians 12:9a

I should stop watching as much tv as I do to... I try! Or at least watch it with a friend, or more like we did on Wed with the Apprentice. The Apprentice is always better watched with more people, commenting, getting excited together. ^^