It's an odd 'word'. It looks very wrong. After thinking about it on the way to work yesterday, I suddenly realized that I couldn't remember how to spell 'continuing'. I think that that's maybe because part of our intuitive sense of when misspelled words look 'wrong' is that we never see the bad spellings, and too much contemplation of 'Nueing' makes that possibility look less wrong than 'nuing' as a spelling for that sound. Maybe.

Debb's been pretty tired recently -- she's been running extra long to build up mental reserves to get her through her finals and all the studying she needs to do for them. I really admire her for that. It won't be long before I get back into the classroom, but it will by no means be as intense as law school. Anyhow, because she's been tired, we haven't gone for walks or played catch or anything recently -- she's been going to bed much earlier than usual, so ... I've been going for walks in a park near her place after I leave. Yesterday, I brought my camera, and took lots of pictures. It was very pretty.

I probably mentioned it before, but I've been working out, trying to get my body into something resembling a healthy state. Mentally, I've been feeling really clearheaded because of it. In the body, I have plenty of places where I get sore for a bit, but it's ok. I remember that I used to get tired after every 2 songs back when I danced at Outland in Columbus. It's nice to think that hopefully I'm more fit now.. Of course, part of that was that it was so smoky there that it was difficult to breathe after awhile.

Here's a snippet from a conversation I had today with a friend who lives in France: (08:11:58) DarkGod: back I am :) (08:12:05) Improv: Yo, homey :) (08:12:33) DarkGod: homey ? (08:12:40) Improv: Sorry, humorous slang there (08:12:46) Improv: Hehe (08:12:49) DarkGod: I guessed so, but what does it mean ? ;) (08:13:01) Improv: Someone else from the same neighborhood (08:13:08) DarkGod: oh :) (08:13:09) Improv: It has a very 'ghetto' feel (08:13:15) Improv: So I wouldn't recommend using it :) (08:13:27) DarkGod: heh ok :)

I'm looking forward to the upcoming vacation in Bar Harbour. It's gonna be purty, I'll be camping with Debb, and she'll get some well-deserved R&R. I also just like the idea of going out to see the world.. or at least as much as is possible on my budget :)

Speaking of which, I found a really nice place for me to live next year. It's in Sq. Hill, just around the corner from Debb. It's a big place, with free laundry, nice floors, and a lot more space than I have now. It's a bit more expensive than where I'm living now, but I think I can still manage to keep tucking money away and afford it :)

Jason is off to California. I hope things go well for him.

Finally, guacamole and mustard go really well together. It's surprising. Those are two components of a bagel that I have many mornings. Healthy (or at least healthier) eating .. Mmm. I hope my cholesterol turns out ok when they measure it in a few months.