The past few weeks have been hectic, yet boring. I'm not sure what takes up so much of my time since I no longer am in grad school, advise student government, work a second job... or do anything for that matter. I guess my free time is spent with my nose in a book. I have talked about this with a few fellow readers recently and they assure me this isn't a problem, but sometimes... I wonder. haha. Actually, at one point a few months ago one of my doctors called me out for using reading as an avoidance tactic.... sheeesh, what does she know. I don't think I see it as an avoidance method, though at sometimes sure, but I just get hooked on things... obsessed. Now, I know those of you who really know me are shaking your head and laughing at me sarcastically thinking, "gee, Lauren get obsessed with something!>" , but others of you have not been introduced to all my idiosyncrasies. And there are many. I thought about making a list of past "obsessions", but realized that might make people look at me a little more strangely than they already do. But, to put it simply, I tend to throw myself head first into things and then burn myself out and never want to do that particular activity, or whatever it may be, again. The all or nothing thinking I struggle with is not limited to thoughts... but also activities. haha. So, i believe this is the spot reading is filling in my life at this moment. It is like a competition with myself to see how fast I can finish a book. I should get a life!
Other stuff. Simon was having more health problems. A few weeks ago he was doing real poorly and my mother had to make an emergency visit to my apartment...as I sat on the floor hyperventilating, holding the dog. We had to have "the talk" about his health and that I had to be prepared for what may come. I thought I was going to have to put him down that night. Needless to say, it wasn't a pretty site. But, he is hanging in there... and is as cute as ever.
Tomorrow is our last day of school. Yipppeee. This is exciting, yet also a little nerve wracking. I have no summer employment, which isn't the best feeling. I was really stressed about this, but then I realized that most summers I have not worked but have taken classes... so this is actually better because i am not spending money on classes... I just feel EXTREMELY lazy. Luckily I have about 500 obsessions, i mean hobbies, that take up my time so boredom is never an issue. And I know i will still be stressed about time management and all the things "i have to do" even though there is literally nothing going on. The hardest part will be trying not to spend any money... this is good timing for my new bike riding obsession. haha. yes... bike riding, you don't even want to know the level of dorkdom that has hit Wakefield.
I'm sure you were all at the edge of your seats waiting for me to update. Hope my little recap has brought you all up to speed... Oh, and thank God it has cooled down!!!
