that is all…

This has been one of those weeks where bad stuff happens

• lost documents on computers
• lost car keys
• never feeling like you got enough done!

I went to a grad class yesterday where we read a book in which I had trouble grasping the major concepts.  I hate those days when you’re cut up in the midst of imposter syndrome.  I am always wondering if I am at the same level as the other people in the program.  Ultimately, I know I am, for the most part.  There are a few people ahead of me in a few ways and others slightly behind.

I am a proud voter. Always have been.  I have voted in almost every election I could have, in person or via absentee.

Well, today, I almost didn’t vote.  Honestly, I didn’t know there was an election.  I live in a smaller town right which lies adjacent to a bigger city (No not as big as NYC).  The big city had an election for mayor.  My smaller town (which is actually pretty big when all of the students are here) had a few city council seats up for grabs.  When I was doing a little googling earlier to find out how I should vote, I kept thinking “Is it worth it?” I was tired after teaching earlier today and couldn’t imagine going out the door again to pull a lever/fill in some bubble/what have you.

But then I remembered how when I was 22, living in Brooklyn, working on my thesis (staying up ALL night), I made it to vote in the February presidential primary.  Now, I wasn’t going to vote that day.  I had decided against taking the long subway ride into the city to go to my home precinct and vote. It was best I stay in Brooklyn and work.

Of course, I stayed up all night working, and finally at around 7 AM I decided to go to bed.  I couldn’t sleep.  Suddenly my phone made a noise. It was my friend in Qns (who worked extraordinarily early hours) reminding me to vote.  I think I called or texted her back.  Anyway, I tried to sleep and COULD NOT!  So, I got up, went to my favorite coffee shop and hopped on the train.  THat’s when I realized that it was RUSH HOUR!  It’s easy to forget about rush hour when you’re a student or work from home. I still forget about it here when I head out the door at 4:30 and am stuck in a mini traffic jam. Yes, I said 4:30. Yes, where do I live!?!?!?

Anyway, the point is I voted then. ON no sleep!  I used to sleep every 36 hours then.  No wonder, I have issues now.  So if I could have voted then. I could walk out the door and vote today.

So I did and I got a sticker. My second.  I heart voting!

Tonight, I had drag my old college TV/VCR deal up from the basement to watch a video for school.  I CANNOT remember the last time I watched a video…oh wait, I did last year at my friend’s in Tucson.

I am surprised the TV still works.   I remember when this was cutting edge.  Having one of these in college was considered a must if you liked to watch movies.  Reception in the rooms sucked for the most part.  I could watch some soap operas on certain days depending on the time of day and full moon night before (Just kidding.)

I cannot tell you how many times I watched this movie on repeat during college, especially after getting in after a night out at the bars (legally of course!)

1. Sunday evenings at C-Town (don’t ask!)
2. the three weekends before Thanksgiving
3. Watching the balloons get blown up for the Macy’s Day Parade
4. NOT watching the parade
5. Walking through the NYC marathon finish line, way after the marathon has ended
6. late brunch
7. Good friends (including husband’s) birthdays
8. Thanksgiving break in the city
9. Thanksgiving on my mother’s china
10. Catching up with old friends
11. Watching tv in my teenage bedroom
12. Fall still hanging on
13. making chili
14. drinks with friends
15. Loving my husband
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    From a wedding in the park, circa 2006.
18. My friends….

Nothing will activate this blog like NaBloPoMo

Question is, Can I keep it up????