amalthya

I was full of strange dreams last night, mostly memories of Africa. I could feel the wind, and smell all the smells.

It was fitful sleeping, mostly because I went to bed at like, 8 pm. While watching "Tadpole". I eventually migrated to the bed, feeling like it was SO late, when I realized it was only 10 pm.

It was nice, though, because Tate came and slept with me. For the first time since Sal lived with us.

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LATER THAT DAY: I just got back from Group Lunch with Jesse and Greg. I was glad that the interns, etc in the office decided they were going to be cheap and brown-bag it. It was like old times again -- I was especially glad to see

grysar. Having him around was somehow comforting and familiar.

Rachel, Jesse's friend, came, and it made things a little odd, because the dynamic changed and we had to stop making inside jokes and the like. But eventually, she left and it was the same old gang again.

And, of course, what would group lunch be without Greg blushing and getting embarrassed? Hee hee

Also, in his typical Nicest-Guy-Ever routine, Greg offered to drive me home from Happy Hour tonight and pick up dog food with me.
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So I had lots of dreams about being back in Africa. I realized too that I am STAGNATING in this job. It's suddenly stifling. I want to make moves to go forward with my life. I want to learn French. And Swahili. And go back to Africa. And go to New York. And finish my degree.

I'm suddenly motivated. I need a website so I can put up my graphic design portfolio. I also want to get my fucking photos from Kenya developed.

The second part of my dreaming was me thinking about all the people I've lost touch with -- Annie, Nick, Sarah. People who matter to me. Who I think about all the time and wish I'd kept better touch with. I miss them.

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I've been having my head shrunk by

jammie718 all day, and it's been helpful. She's been asking very probing questions. I guess that's my lot this month :)

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I can't say I'm not incredibly tempted -- Comcast is offering basic cable and digital cable for $19.99/month for 3 months - I'm considering running it because ::froths at mouth:: then I'll have INTERNET at home.

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I'm dying for some Remington's karaoke -- who's game? Saturday? Next week? Mm? Mmm? Bueller? Bueller?

Also, can we PLEASE set some New Year's Plans? I'm ] [ this close to just throwing a party of my own to get rid of my 3 boxes of Corona. Either that or

grysar. He does have the nice porch, after all.