Keystrokes and Coffee

In the midst of businses, hectic-ness, and about losing my head in a vast sea of epidemiologic data. ("Among those who have a history of gall bladder disease, the odds of endometrial cancer among those who also take other drugs and are exposed to dose 3 of estrogen are 4.511 times the odds of those who do not take other drugs and have been exposed to dose 2 of estrogen"...., etc.)

Amidst all of that, and in a time crunch for a midterm and a huge assignment due before I rush off to celebrate a birthday, I shall update on my spring goals. These were my hopes,

A garden. A real one. With peppers, tomatoes, spinach, basil, cilantro, and broccoli. Which when I have been researching has creepily reminded me of playing Farmville because it always says your harvest will be ready in X number of days. But at least hopefully I"ll get to eat the fruits of these efforts, rather than watching those digital plants bloom and harvest with a click.

I did actually do this! And I also have a couple pots of what should grow into good cutting flowers, and some really pretty maroon sunflowers. However, a week and a half into this venture, I had to move my plants so they wouldn't DROWN in the epic downpours we have had. And something ate half of my tomato plant. They seem a bit droopy and I must investigate further what I'm supposed to do about this.

A renewal of this blog. Inspired by the beautiful words of my friends, I want to get back to really thinking. Growing my heart and soul with learning and rumination.

Well, I'm back aren't I? I have done some journaling- and more informal journaling actually about feelings instead of just what I've done and where I've been lately. Will I stick to this? We'll see. Boredom at work is a good reason to! Though lately I cannot say I have been bored, because deadline after deadline seems to jump off the calendar and punch me in the face.

A physical reshaping. I've started this already. Running and circuit training on a more dedicated and challenging schedule. I want to give myself no excuses and really make a true honest effort at changing my body to be just a little better than I've let myself be. Today I ran 4 miles and I was literally high during and afterwards. Soaring.

This worked for a while. And I'm still dedicated to it. Just been so busy that I literally don't have time at night to do anything but homework. So weekends it is. When I'm always driving hither and whither. I also tweaked my knee a little bit. But to make myself feel better I at least do an arm workout before bed as break during homework. So progress... And my diet has been MUCH better! But I gotta make time here. Might be a good time to get in the habit of working out early early before work/school so I stick with it as I get older.

Cultural immersion. I need to eat, breathe, and see the world around me. Art, farmer's markets. All of that. And warm weather brings much more opportunity for that.

Not quite yet. The busy thing again. And the weather thing. But more is to come! And I ALMOST ventured to the local library to do homework the other day...


Back to work! A much needed check-in and I shall throw myself back at these things, at least when there is any left of me throw at anything.