Tuesday, July 05, 2011

Life and Death

Really tired tonight and just want to curl up in bed so i'm going to do that in a few minutes. Really good class. Have midterm to work on tomorrow. Another busy week. Felt like I was surrounded by death today. My aunt in Florida passed away this morning. She had been sick for several years but it's still sad to hear of her passing. Another aunt died last week suddenly of what appears to be a hear attack. Ironically she took my aunt who died this morning to the hospital and died the next morning in her sleep. I always think about death and how I would be remembered. So many thoughts about if I am memorable in life. I think I am but who really knows. I better go. My eyes are closing and I have yet to take my shower. I'll elaborate more tomorrow when I have a bit more time.

Monday, July 04, 2011

Happy 4th of July!

Usual quiet day at home on a holiday. I'm actually starting to enjoy these quiet days. I felt productive even though I didn't step foot outside. I wrote out my normal monthly budget, shredded unnecessary paper, bundled my paper recycling for this week, hung up the bookholders I bought late last week, vaccumed, and made dinner. I even booked a treat for myself. I made the executive decision to get a facial next week. Guess you could say it's my version of a staycation. Ha ha. I'm still thinking about where to go for the end of the year. I've been doing really well on the saving front but don't want to spend a fortune just because it's around Christmas. I don't mind spending my bday in NY but I really want to ring in the New Year someplace else. I'm thinking something involving a beach would be great. Maybe the DR or British VI? Will continue to research.

I've also been thinking even more that I will participate in the summer practicum in Poland next spring. I think it would be a wonderful experience for me and would give me a chance to explore even further my idea about living overseas for a year or two. Spain is calling. I was talking to Rosa the other day about my nomad type of life. We met up for iced coffee and sat at the Brooklyn promenade. I never really realized how "nomad" my life really is. I also am starting to fully realize that I do have a full, enriching life. I know my life is defined by the people and experiences I encounter and will never be measured by how much I have in my bank account (although inside I strongly feel that there will be great financial wealth in a good way in my near future). As for Spain, nothing really is tying me here to NY other than the fact that I was born here. I think the stars are lining up favorably for me. Only time will tell.

OK, I better go...it's getting late and I have really been liking this show called "Single Ladies" on VH1. More tomorrow after class.