Winter reading

Last week I found a gem at the Walnut public library where they have a little store for used and donated books. Jane Jacobs' The Death and Life of Great American Cities for only $2! Last year I was able to score my film textbook for a few dollars (though it was an older edition) so I always like to go browse there whenever I'm back. Seeing as I don't do too much at home, putting some time into reading helps me feel more productive after starting my day at noon. My progress in The Fountainhead is a bit over halfway through but I decided I would start Jacobs' book as a little break from the action tonight.

Less sea monster, more dog

Perhaps the one who knows best what the days at home are like is Archie.

Stargazing

Health-wise, this year seems to be starting out as a dud.

No shrimp, no duck

Looking slightly bewildered due to being on too much Benadryl all morning and not shaving.

Spoons

I missed the going away party but got to see my buddy Ryan today before he leaves for Spain. Here's hoping you have a great trip. (photo via Liza)

Day 2...

After sleeping half the day away to find the reaction consuming my body, I really hope I'm not allergic to anything super delicious.

Welcome 2010!

After starting this blog exactly a year ago, less than twenty entries have been posted after 365 days. Quite a sad rate of production if I might say. So it's another year and another opportunity to start afresh. I'll try to remember to start modest and work my way up. Big plans always get me all twisted up. Let's say in general the goal for the year is to do more. Whether it be reading, writing, watching movies, or anything, to just be more active. Thinking is great and while I really rock at it, sitting in a chair fidgeting with my hands, so much of it is just idle and doesn't amount to much. How about resolving this year to creating things and saving some of the reflection for later. That sketchbook of mine is awfully empty and most of it is just words. I confess I hadn't touched it since being home until a couple days ago. Another resolution I'll add is to remember the events of the new year with more clarity. 2009, you were great big fun blur. I spent most of you sleeping in class, thinking, hoping, and punctuated it with a couple of great trips. This year I'll record more life.

All right then, I've probably spent a bit too much time writing this (more than it would seem at least) so I'm off to read. I'm 1/6 through The Fountainhead and want to finish before school starts back up.

Smelly dog got a bath today.