On the Go

I haven't bought kleenex since I was in University, and at that time I only made the purchase because the box was neat looking. I've had to use kleenex for the past two weeks. That's the first time in a long time. I got a cold that got the best of me. I guess it was bound to happen eventually. I haven't used a lot of kleenex, as my University box is still supplying me. But considering it hadn't been touched in a few years it is getting significantly more the past few days. Actually my nose really only runs when I'm marking. I guess leaning forward, looking down, wasn't the most ideal situation for the nose. And it being exam time there was a lot of marking to be done.

The marking is now done, however. Tuesday it's on to a new semester. I feel relieved this weekend. First time I've felt that way in a while. I usually have something playing out in my mind that I try to keep buried, but this weekend I don't think that there will be any thoughts to fight. It'll be a weekend to enjoy. Monday I can get ready for my new set of classes.

I have been living out of a bag for the past few weeks. That's really not my style at all. Everything of mine has a place, and this being on the go has meant that I've had to deal with the clutter that is created from continuously packing and unpacking. It's crazy how anxious it makes me feel. It's not that I would change being busy. I like being busy. It's a good workout hauling 4 bags up the stairs on a continuous basis as well. There are benefits.

Yesterday was a strange night. I couldn't rest. Here I'm supposed to be relieved, but I failed to relax. I thought I'd fall asleep early, sleep in, and just be fully recharged. I was wrong. I couldn't fall into a sound sleep, my mind was spinning through a thought a second, and I was up before 6:00. I don't mind being up early, but it always seems to happen when I have my mind set on a long sleep. I think it happens to most of us.

Hockey game tonight. I'm ready to watch. I watched on Tuesday and that was ridiculously boring. Not a good outcome either. Today will be better...hopefully. I am looking foward to the drive to Altona. I will grab some Starbucks on my way out, plug in the iPod and enjoy the ride. I heard it was suppossed to rain. It better hold off until I get where I am going.

"Weekends are a bit like rainbows; they look good from a distance but disappear when you get up close to them. "

~John Shirley