is it sacreligious...

to use a pc mouse on my mac?

...i didn't think so, but thought i might ask.

anyway. moving on...

this week is just about over. i work tomorrow (easy) and then i'm off for an entire week! i *love* that. i do have to go to the lab monday and tuesday to sit around for a couple of hours, but i don't consider that work, and i can show up in my pj's without anyone caring (though, if you know me, you know that won't happen regardless). most of that time off will be spent cleaning and getting the house ready for thanksgiving so my mom actually has somewhere to sleep, and no one has to climb over boxes to get to the dining room table.

i've started formulating a photography project idea in my head. it's all i've been able to think about for a week or two now, and it's extremely inspiring. i haven't had the urge to pick up my camera in over six months, but i've been struck by motivation and inspiration and i'm loving every second of it. it sparkles with me. (sunshine!)

i got an email earlier today from my psych professor that nearly brought me to tears. she was replying to my post in our class discussion forum about loss. without going into the details of it, she was applauding my honesty and warmth on the topic and told me she was proud of me. i have never met this woman, as the course is online, but her email made me realize that the changes i have endured this year have all been worthwhile and not in vain. the anger i used as a shield is no longer needed, and who i really am is able to shine through now. i'm still scared, but i'm not allowing myself to use that fear as an excuse to turn everyone away and be the cold person i once was.

alrighty, anyway...enough of all the warm fuzzies about me. onto warm fuzzies about someone else. my friend had her surgery today, and from what i hear everything went swimmingly. my heart goes out to her and her family, as i know the next couple weeks are going to be tough, both physically and emotionally. she is an amazingly strong and wonderful person, but i can only imagine what it takes to be that brave every day. i love her dearly and will be keeping her in my thoughts, as i hope you all do.

well that's all i got for now. i've finished up my homework for the night and think i might go play some guitar hero iii to finish up the evening. either that or try and catch up on my episodes of ellen...i think i'm three behind now. hmm...we'll see. i've already beaten ghiii on easy, medium and with rob on co-op career mode, so i am a bit burnt out on it. however, rock band comes out this coming week!!! eeeeeeee :D so happy. also, the movie august rush comes out and i get to cook yumminess! man...this week is going to rock! :D alrighty...well, hope everyone has a terrific weekend and i'll update more soon.

much love with the x's and o's,
=e