Feeling better in my body today, but taking it slow.
The pleasure and problem with sleepless nights (when I'm coherent and not in tortuous pain, kthnx) is that there is so much TIME at night to fill. 9 hours of night is SO much more than 9 hours of day, isn't it? Unfair, that. But I occupied myself how I could. I read/watched:
So, Emperor of China - that seems a random addition, doesn't it? Here's the connection: Courtney has books lying about in boxes. She loves sci-fi and gets attached to her books, re-reading them over the course of her year, and she's also a history major (as she will tell you WITH SOME VEHEMENCE when making certain points in discussions) and so she has lots of interesting tomes of the scholarly type about, too. I have not seen her reading these - no doubt she means to, when she gets the timeand WoW crashes.
Anyway, I read Emperor of China: Self-Portrait of K'ang-Hsi by Jonathan Spence last night. The book re-creates thoughts and the life of K'ang-hsi, emperor of the Manchu dynasty from 1661-1772. All the material from the book comes from primary sources; most were things written in K'ang-hsi's own hand (in red ink, which only the Emperor was allowed to use). It was no dry historical text but a living peek into K'ang-hsi's life - sometimes lovely and full of happiness and vigor, sometimes sad and troubling. Of course in my current sick state I empathized with the Growing Old section, but I also had some awesome insights during the Ruling and especially Thinking sections - K'ang-hsi was an uncommonly straightforward and practical man, not given to think godly of himself in the face of everyone obviously treating him like one.
I Used to Miss Him and the psychology book were fun but rehash what I already know but seem to be unable to transition TO yet, if you know what I mean. GTD research was in prep for school, because I've heard so much about it, but meh - I can do things my own way, better. And the drawing was just because I love to draw and also Old Woman was OLD. Dang.
Bleach is a show Court is going to choose episodes for us to watch together sometime; Ep. 132 was a filler ep, so I didn't need to know much. Certainly we won't give up watching Soul Eater (OMG episode 14 was excellent!) and I need to finish Death Note before I am spoiled for it, but Bleach is one of Court's favorites and next on our mutual list.
And just for you, my pretties: Follow along in my days!
The padawans and I are watching an episode or two of CardCaptor Sakura before bed each night. Our DVDs wore out and broke so we're constrained to watching it on Youtube (bleh yuck quality) which makes me sad and I'm tempted to borrow it from someone. I'm guessing... Josh? You have this? Oh I know you must...
Finally, I invite you all to come with me to this week's events which are on the Calendar: (Events including padawans are marked with *)
Please call or txt me about coming with me/us - love to have you, invitation open to all!
The pleasure and problem with sleepless nights (when I'm coherent and not in tortuous pain, kthnx) is that there is so much TIME at night to fill. 9 hours of night is SO much more than 9 hours of day, isn't it? Unfair, that. But I occupied myself how I could. I read/watched:
- Emperor of China: Self-Portrait of K'ang-Hsi by Jonathan Spence
- Bleach, Episode 132: Hitsugaya, Karin and Soccer Ball (It has Ichigo's sister and Court's favorite Captain, Toshiro. It was adorable!)
- I Used to Miss Him... but my Aim is Improving by Allison James
- Researched GTD and moleskine hacks for said system; also student moleskine hacks (for when I start school in the fall)
- Last 25 pages of a Psychology book (which is late at the library, oops!)
- Drew an old lady smoking a pipe (from photo ref).
So, Emperor of China - that seems a random addition, doesn't it? Here's the connection: Courtney has books lying about in boxes. She loves sci-fi and gets attached to her books, re-reading them over the course of her year, and she's also a history major (as she will tell you WITH SOME VEHEMENCE when making certain points in discussions) and so she has lots of interesting tomes of the scholarly type about, too. I have not seen her reading these - no doubt she means to, when she gets the time
Anyway, I read Emperor of China: Self-Portrait of K'ang-Hsi by Jonathan Spence last night. The book re-creates thoughts and the life of K'ang-hsi, emperor of the Manchu dynasty from 1661-1772. All the material from the book comes from primary sources; most were things written in K'ang-hsi's own hand (in red ink, which only the Emperor was allowed to use). It was no dry historical text but a living peek into K'ang-hsi's life - sometimes lovely and full of happiness and vigor, sometimes sad and troubling. Of course in my current sick state I empathized with the Growing Old section, but I also had some awesome insights during the Ruling and especially Thinking sections - K'ang-hsi was an uncommonly straightforward and practical man, not given to think godly of himself in the face of everyone obviously treating him like one.
I Used to Miss Him and the psychology book were fun but rehash what I already know but seem to be unable to transition TO yet, if you know what I mean. GTD research was in prep for school, because I've heard so much about it, but meh - I can do things my own way, better. And the drawing was just because I love to draw and also Old Woman was OLD. Dang.
Bleach is a show Court is going to choose episodes for us to watch together sometime; Ep. 132 was a filler ep, so I didn't need to know much. Certainly we won't give up watching Soul Eater (OMG episode 14 was excellent!) and I need to finish Death Note before I am spoiled for it, but Bleach is one of Court's favorites and next on our mutual list.
And just for you, my pretties: Follow along in my days!
The padawans and I are watching an episode or two of CardCaptor Sakura before bed each night. Our DVDs wore out and broke so we're constrained to watching it on Youtube (bleh yuck quality) which makes me sad and I'm tempted to borrow it from someone. I'm guessing... Josh? You have this? Oh I know you must...
Finally, I invite you all to come with me to this week's events which are on the Calendar: (Events including padawans are marked with *)
- Monday, Pecha Kucha Night! Young designers from all fields, each with 20 slides showing for 20 seconds each. Like speed dating for creative inspiration!
- Tuesday*, Boba for all good little girls and boys. You may not come unless you have done all your chores, not made your brother cry, and your yoga teacher says you've done a good job in your poses! :)
- Wednesday, Bliss and real Jazz. Bring your sketchbook!
- Thursday morning*, Olde Town Arvada Farmer's Market (morning trip). Apples and pears and fresh lettuce - maybe new jam for you, if you push Syd on the swings so I don't have to.
- Friday, conversational spanish happy hour. (Oh c'mon - your spanish can't be any worse than MINE!)
Please call or txt me about coming with me/us - love to have you, invitation open to all!
Current Location: the couch with my laptop on my lap
Current Music: Vast - Touched
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