A Life Offline, But Online All Day LongA Life Offline, But Online All Day Long

Welcome to my new life...

Since July 2006 a lot has changed in my life. Everything has been in a constant state of flux. I moved out on my own in an apartment, went on a wonderful trip to Montreal, caused extensive damage to part of my dominant hand, quit my job and all in all completely changed my life. For the first time in a long time I can finally say I'm happy with where I am in the world...

I'm not taking classes this term - and while that might seem detrimental, I'm not concerned. I'm not terribly hung up on some fake degree that won't get me anywhere in life. I still intend to go for my Bio-Anthropology degree - the subjects fascinate me - however it's not number 1 on my To-Do list. Being happy is. I'll take classes in the Winter and work towards it at my own pace.

Winter has arrived. That makes me want to cry...but with the sudden arrival of fall and this week's recent snowfall I've been reminded that a good time of year is upon us. I don't have to worry about working in a mall and being flustered by Christmas chaos and convorting crowds of confounding customers. I'll be able to relax this holiday season and enjoy what is coming...

First on the list is my 22nd Birthday. That arrives in just two days. A year ago I was rushing to complete my expansive 50,000 word novel - this year I just plan to relax. I don't really have any major plans and don't intend to stress over it. I've stressed over birthday plans for too many years now. Let it come, let's get together and just enjoy the time together...

Next is Hallowe'en...normally not the most involved of holidays, but I do hope to do something for it this year. I just don't know what. This is my first Hallowe'en on my own - I think I need to get my decorations from home and put my houses up. Following All Hallow's Eve comes the Christmas rush...it shall soon be upon us.

I'm rather looking forward to my first Christmas on my own...

Thanks to my father I recently got some pictures up on my walls. This place is finally starting to feel like home. Moving out has been possibly one of the best things for me. Ditching Safeway was another wise move, and I've found in recent weeks my stress level has dropped off drastically. Plus now I can sleep properly. Adjusting to the new hours at my new job has been a trial and my sleep cycle is still very much up in the air, but I'm glad to have something akin to stability in my life.

I apologize to those who have been searching for updates, but during this stage of constant transition I've found my online time has been limited. Despite the fact that I now spend eight hours a day at a computer I haven't yet had a chance to write down my thoughts...until tonight...and tonight I only have one thought on my mind:

Life is good.

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Her face is a map of the world,
You can see she's a beautiful girl,
And everything around her is a silver pool of light ,
People who surround her feel the benefit of it,
It makes you calm, she'll hold you captivated in her palm,

Suddenly I see, this is what I want to be,
Suddenly I see, why the hell it means so much to me,
Suddenly I see, this is what I want to be,
Suddenly I see, why the hell it means so much to me...