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Wednesday, December 7, 2005

Take me to a warmer place

It's Been Awhile...Again

Oh, my dear blog...how I have neglected thee. It is time for an additional post after 1/2 a year's absence. I must admit that I was inspired by a friend of mine known as The Masked Doctoral Student. Check out his meandering ways if you get a chance. This entry is probably going to be depressing, so if you don't want to feel as crappy as I do, STOP READING NOW! The truth is, I do feel crappy. Physically, I am ill. Sore throat, nose, headache, tired, just want this semester to be over kind of BS. Mentally it is pretty much the same. Too much academic red tape to deal with. Thankfully, it is all winding down. Turn in my teaching portfolio tonight, show up for a brief class tomorrow (hasta la vista 600!), and then all I have to do is finish the research proposal for 640 (which I have conveniently procrastinated on for weeks). On top of it all, it is just too damn cold in NW Ohio. Precious commented last night that those of us who live here must be used to it. Not even close. You never get used to it although it might be easier to deal with than those, like Precious, from California.

On the positive side, Christmas is almost here, so if you are from California, or any other warm state, enjoy Christmas as it was meant to be enjoyed. After all, Santa doesn't wear a thick, red suit for no reason. Another positive - in just over three weeks, I will be enjoying the warm sunshine from a cruise ship in the Bahamas. We are sailing on January 2nd, and for all my dear friends out there, I will not be thinking of you! When I am in the Caribbean, my thoughts will basically be:

The weather is here. Wish you were nice.

Hey, I am starting to feel better all ready. Nothing like pounding out your worries on a keyboard. :) Perhaps I will now be inspired to be a better blogger. Till next time...