i still have joy

Today was a quiet day. I slept in a bit. I went to the market. I bought some vegetables and bread. I rode in a taxi with a nice driver. We talked about Florida. I wished him well. I was angry with a phone representative from Orange. She hung up on me. I spoke to my mom. I spoke to my sister. I made dinner. I ate dinner with Daithi and Andrew. It was yummy. I walked to the waterfront. I arrived late. I watched a choir performance. I smiled. I walked home. I made a snack. I drank some milk.

I'm supposed to be doing work but I can't quite get myself going. I just need to type up a few items and read a few books, memorize a collection of words, memorize another small collection of words.

I turn 26 on Friday. I didn't think I would feel anxious about 26 but I am. I'm feeling a tad bit nervous about Friday. 26. Well I'm glad I'll be turning 26 in a foreign country it's almost as if I could go home and pretend it didn't happen. I'll get used to it. I suppose I also just don't particularly care for the number 26 I prefer 27 ten times better. I know I won't feel anxious turning 27 because 27 is an enjoyable number. Ah well the day will be full of fun things. Class and show building. Will be seeing a show that evening and will most likely grab a few drink after the fact. The next day I'm hoping to have a biscuit party with red lemonade. Biscuits meaning cookies and red lemonade meaning an Irish delicacy that all feel I should get to try.

I need to decide what other parts of the world I wish to travel to while I'm in this neck of the woods. I'll be traveling to London with my sisters. I'm thinking of going to Southern France as I've never been there before and perhaps Germany, Frankfurt to be exact to visit friends. I'll of course be visiting other parts of Ireland. I suppose I'll have to play it all by ear.

I wish I had a snugly bed with flannel sheets on it to crawl into. I'm definitely buying a hot water bottle for warmth and muscles.

Alright I've work to do. No more distractions.

All the best,

jen