Right quick since I have to get up early in the morn...
Mike got into grad school at SFSU (known as "state" if you're in the know around these parts). It's incredibly exciting and he'll start in the fall, so that's just a bunch of good.
I've been working crazy hours as I get more tutoring, travel to Indiana and all the while attempt, well, a semblance of sanity.
Meanwhile yesterday it was 90, today barely mid 60s, misty and lots of wind. Yet more joys of the bay.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Tolerance
It's a virtue. Like patience, right? One of those things that I've been working on my whole life.
And yet I've discovered that working with the public five days a week is strangely changing my personality. My capacity for fools is probably about the same, but I can be at least surface-level polite for a longer period of time with those I face across the counter. So that's a plus.
However, now when I have time off I don't want to deal with idiots. At all. And thus my social tolerance has dwindled; I can't stand people who puff themselves up on the first meeting much like a bird in a nature episode. I see your plumage. And your disdain that I work in a coffeeshop instead of a dot com, a non-profit, anything else a trendy liberal arts graduate should be doing in this oh-so-trendy city.
Perhaps it's the cliche that rubs them the wrong way.
I take insult perhaps too quickly, am too harsh in my judgments when we start hanging out. But then again, if who you really are doesn't impress people, why bother trying to change? Sorry, I know the answer to that question - I think I'm suffering from a venue issue. That those who travel seem to do it on trust funds and look at me oddly when I talk about struggling through moving to the US in a period of crisis.
Will just keep keeping on. And hopefully get more phone calls at the right time so I can duck socializing that isn't actually an obligation. Perhaps I need to hide in the woods...
And yet I've discovered that working with the public five days a week is strangely changing my personality. My capacity for fools is probably about the same, but I can be at least surface-level polite for a longer period of time with those I face across the counter. So that's a plus.
However, now when I have time off I don't want to deal with idiots. At all. And thus my social tolerance has dwindled; I can't stand people who puff themselves up on the first meeting much like a bird in a nature episode. I see your plumage. And your disdain that I work in a coffeeshop instead of a dot com, a non-profit, anything else a trendy liberal arts graduate should be doing in this oh-so-trendy city.
Perhaps it's the cliche that rubs them the wrong way.
I take insult perhaps too quickly, am too harsh in my judgments when we start hanging out. But then again, if who you really are doesn't impress people, why bother trying to change? Sorry, I know the answer to that question - I think I'm suffering from a venue issue. That those who travel seem to do it on trust funds and look at me oddly when I talk about struggling through moving to the US in a period of crisis.
Will just keep keeping on. And hopefully get more phone calls at the right time so I can duck socializing that isn't actually an obligation. Perhaps I need to hide in the woods...
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Sunday musings
I'm thrilled because I've procured a ticket home to Indiana for a bit over a week in April (huzzah frequent flyer miles coming in handy for once) AND filed my taxes in the same evening. A burst of productivity to counterbalance the general feeling of blah that working early Sunday morning often brings on (along with naps... those are generally good though).
My sister Cassie just left from spending her spring break here - it was a grand old time, lots and lots of walking around the city (unsurprising I know) and she got to meet some of my friends, eat delicious food, and get a little tan. What more do you need? We spent Friday wandering Berkeley, meeting up with Sally before taking naps on the campus lawn in the sun. Spring must be here.
Yesterday after running to the airport I came out of the BART to find a bunch of police facing off with anti-war protesters - heavy. And disturbing way to come home. Luckily there was an incredible dinner at Cortez to look forward to in the evening; the chef is a regular at Peet's and it was a lovely, delicious time with lots of small plates and bubbles to go with. Who knew that jasmine ice cream 1) was a good idea and 2) went so well with mint-chocolate lava cake? I do now! It was also grand to spend time with all housemates as well as the lovely Maren as we nibbled our way through seemingly countless dishes. I'll be going back for sure.
Things just got to keep getting better. Right?
My sister Cassie just left from spending her spring break here - it was a grand old time, lots and lots of walking around the city (unsurprising I know) and she got to meet some of my friends, eat delicious food, and get a little tan. What more do you need? We spent Friday wandering Berkeley, meeting up with Sally before taking naps on the campus lawn in the sun. Spring must be here.
Yesterday after running to the airport I came out of the BART to find a bunch of police facing off with anti-war protesters - heavy. And disturbing way to come home. Luckily there was an incredible dinner at Cortez to look forward to in the evening; the chef is a regular at Peet's and it was a lovely, delicious time with lots of small plates and bubbles to go with. Who knew that jasmine ice cream 1) was a good idea and 2) went so well with mint-chocolate lava cake? I do now! It was also grand to spend time with all housemates as well as the lovely Maren as we nibbled our way through seemingly countless dishes. I'll be going back for sure.
Things just got to keep getting better. Right?
Saturday, March 14, 2009
March??!??!
How does time go so quickly? It all blurs together when you wake up repeatedly at early o'clock I suppose...
There's not been too much to report though, shameful at that sounds. Enjoying the library and reading through the Termeraire books since there are 2 new ones since I first read them (Sarah and Mike are also devouring them). Dragons with moral dilemmas. Excellent.
Tutoring is proving to be an adventure as I remember how recessive genes work and how to simplify equations - I have decided that I can do anything a high school freshman do, though I need to review at times. It shocks me that students often don't have textbooks but only can use them in class - makes looking things up difficult. Coffee has given me health insurance (woo!); I'm looking to get new glasses soon too...
Lots of minutiae. But decent, especially since Mike and I did a 20 mile bike ride yesterday along the water - gorgeous though lots of wind. My legs were protesting this morning about going up hills again. But it felt so darn good.
And now Cassie is coming for a week! I'll post adventures soon!
There's not been too much to report though, shameful at that sounds. Enjoying the library and reading through the Termeraire books since there are 2 new ones since I first read them (Sarah and Mike are also devouring them). Dragons with moral dilemmas. Excellent.
Tutoring is proving to be an adventure as I remember how recessive genes work and how to simplify equations - I have decided that I can do anything a high school freshman do, though I need to review at times. It shocks me that students often don't have textbooks but only can use them in class - makes looking things up difficult. Coffee has given me health insurance (woo!); I'm looking to get new glasses soon too...
Lots of minutiae. But decent, especially since Mike and I did a 20 mile bike ride yesterday along the water - gorgeous though lots of wind. My legs were protesting this morning about going up hills again. But it felt so darn good.
And now Cassie is coming for a week! I'll post adventures soon!
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