Family- My boyfriend's birthday was two days ago and as a gift to me, he drove from New York up to school the next day. Today, my sister, brother-in-law, and favorite munchkin Izzie (aka the God Daughter) arrived in Massachusetts today!

Watching her get ready for bed is one of my favorite things. This could possibly be because of how much I truly love the state of sleep. I see her go through the rituals-- the pajamas, the toothbrush, the gathering of blankies.

If only I could just sleep to dream.

I am not a blogger

So, it seems that I created this blog over seven years ago. I started thinking actually and recalled that I had started it out of boredom when I was home a lot taking care of my mother. Within months she died from cancer and here I am, six or seven years later - amazed that I have only created a handful of entries in all of these years? Seriously?

Maybe I should face it, I am not a blogger. Or maybe I should give it another try?

I'll start right now by listening some current current events about myself.

I am 28, I am a student still working on my Bachelor's at Mount Holyoke College. My academic interests range from English Literature, African American Studies, Race & Ethnic concerns, Psychology, and Gender & Womens' studies.

And that is it for now, toodles!

Yesterday was my half-birthday. I turned 26 and 1/2 yesterday.  I can't normally complain about my age because most people around me are older. My sister is 31, my boyfriend is 30, etc. I also don't like to complain about my age because if it is someone younger, they sorta just nod in agreement that I am, in fact, getting old. I can see it in my hands and eyes. I feel it in my lips. I don't mean to seem bitter but what happened to my childhood? I was so busy with all the nonsense that was my life that I missed those years. Now the good times are here and all I want is the past. This is pretty typical of me though, to long for what's gone. 

mr yunioshi

Who doesn't love Mickey Rooney? I mean, really...and for some reason I am laughing at the thought of him as Mr. Yunioshi from Breakfast At Tiffany's. 

I can't believe I have had this account for three years and I've only made one posting so far. That is disgusting. This week my obsessions include Helter Skelter and various childrens books, which I inheritated from my Scholastic Publishing employed friend Jating. Catwings by Ursula K Le Guin is my absolute favorite and I only wish I had Catwings as a kid. I also took some young adult novels which could turn into a bad habit. I've really justified it all by telling myself that I am very obsessed with teenage television and I don't see anything wrong with it...at least this is teenage literature.

Other obsessions of the week include The Girl With The Replaceable Head EP Passion-Free Life. I heard TGWTRH on a podcast a few weeks ago, wrote to the DJ, who then gave me email address of the singer. She ended up mailing me her EP from the UK. How sweet is that? I want to put my Tigermilk cd on repeat tonight as I drift into a land of Yang dreams with wings, whiskers, and white fluffy lace.

Should have done laundry tonight as the days are getting colder and requiring more layers. I barelly had anything appropriate to wear to work today even. I just couldn't though. I have clean corduroys, which are always the best textile of September, however I am assuming I'm too fat to get my ankles through them these days.... going back to the gym on Wednesday, so I say.
I feel so tired that I may not be able to remove my contact lenses tonight. If I don't that may be bad, actually I won't be able to drive if I do that.

Whatever.

This evening I fell asleep quite early and woke up several times, getting up at 3 am and staying up. I've been listening to The 6ths, and Future Bible Heroes. Cigarettes are smoked, been observing old photographs of Chrissie Hynde and wondering when I will reach Rock Star Super Woman Status.

I'm quite excited as I have this weekend off from work. Seems like I always have a lot of time off of work, ah bless this god damn economy. Since this is my first post on this thing, I am leaving it short. Ciao.