catching a subaru to the 50th potluck
sorry, no pics this time...
So it has been a while since I wrote. Lots of …studying…for my series 7, series 66, and state insurance test—to become a registered representative with Thrivent Financial.
I like to walk outside late at night (eg. 9, 10, 11pm).
Tonight (Oct 9) was the first night I've had to use my rain jacket, and rain pants (I'm glad both were waterproof). It is a blustery, rainy night. I like being outside with there is a strong (cool) wind...something I didn't feel much of in Samoa.here are some catch up thoughts from my (written) journal (dating back to may 15, 2010). hope that's OK with you, the reader.
I don't like people that won't help themselves when the opportunity is present. My mom gets frustrated when I help her with the computer, but she won't take lessons from our community college. I think that better learning takes place when family members don't try to teach each other.
5/23
A trip to bagby hot springs in Mt. Hood national forest was fun, relaxing, and I love the forest, so what else is there to say? It's hard to keep that "just soaked" feeling. Next time, I want to bring: a welcome mat, towel to rest my head on, stay two nights, don't bring so much alcohol--we didn't drink more than half of it.
Driving back on HW 58 I saw two subarus going up (towards Timberline Lodge) as we were heading down. My car only has two wheel drive. We did hit snow, and I thought it a good idea not to continue. Maybe next time, when I have a subaru.
I thought of a cool subaru commercial:[see road cleaner. voice says] "that's so the other people, without a subaru can go skiing too." [pan to newest subaru]
6/1
memories of Samoa. I have three daily reminders of my time in a far away land: tattoo on my right arm, necklace carved out of paua shell, matai's necklace hanging in my car. I close my eyes and remember how it felt to swim through schools of blue, green, red fish. I miss that. Crust taro with warm coconut cream. I cringe when I see the coconuts in Safeway. They don't look so healthy. Not like the ones I cut open with my machete, after falling from the tree.
How's life now? a bit different.
It rains (sprinkles) a lot.
I swam for the first time (since returning from Samoa in May--6 months of no swimming. This time in a concrete hole (it just sounds bad when I say it that way). I found a part time job at Job Corps in Astoria,OR. It's during the evening, so it raelly kills my social life. Nice, but not a long term solution. Possible longer term solutions: financial consultant, or full time at Job Corps.I ride my bike at least once a week. I use a power mower to cut the grass, not a weed eater. the land (well, at least our yard) is much faltter than in Samoa. I volunteer as a Meals on Wheels delivery runner. I also tutor an adult student with his writing, reading, and computers.
In this neck of the woods people wake up very early and walk into the ocean, looking for little creatures called clams. I just get wet and cold. Go figure.
I'm waking up at 8am, going to sleep at 1 or 2am. 6 hours of sleep is usually good for me.
I'm staying with my mom, until the question of whether I move to another city or stay in this town is settled. as of now, it looks like I will be staying in Astoria for a while.
I make food: tortilla chips with curry/cumin, lasagna, enchiladas, and roasted strawberries. (and cardamom bread).
and now 10/9
I went to a yoga potluck...well a potluck at a new yoga studio. It's small, but cozy and I thought good use of space. The lights were too bright for me, but they were showing off art work, so I guess it was needed. I hope there is less light for the yoga classes. The name of the studio is Lotus Yoga Studio.
I have my nose glued to my computer studying for my three tests to become a registered representative with Thrivent Financial.I have no girlfriend, for those of you who are curious. I need ALL my time to study to pass my tests, so I feel guilty even writing this..oh well.
There is a 50th anniversary Peace Corps exhibit at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland,OR. I submitted my war club, lavalava, shirt, and some writings.
So it has been a while since I wrote. Lots of …studying…for my series 7, series 66, and state insurance test—to become a registered representative with Thrivent Financial.
I like to walk outside late at night (eg. 9, 10, 11pm).
Tonight (Oct 9) was the first night I've had to use my rain jacket, and rain pants (I'm glad both were waterproof). It is a blustery, rainy night. I like being outside with there is a strong (cool) wind...something I didn't feel much of in Samoa.here are some catch up thoughts from my (written) journal (dating back to may 15, 2010). hope that's OK with you, the reader.
I don't like people that won't help themselves when the opportunity is present. My mom gets frustrated when I help her with the computer, but she won't take lessons from our community college. I think that better learning takes place when family members don't try to teach each other.
5/23
A trip to bagby hot springs in Mt. Hood national forest was fun, relaxing, and I love the forest, so what else is there to say? It's hard to keep that "just soaked" feeling. Next time, I want to bring: a welcome mat, towel to rest my head on, stay two nights, don't bring so much alcohol--we didn't drink more than half of it.
Driving back on HW 58 I saw two subarus going up (towards Timberline Lodge) as we were heading down. My car only has two wheel drive. We did hit snow, and I thought it a good idea not to continue. Maybe next time, when I have a subaru.
I thought of a cool subaru commercial:[see road cleaner. voice says] "that's so the other people, without a subaru can go skiing too." [pan to newest subaru]
6/1
memories of Samoa. I have three daily reminders of my time in a far away land: tattoo on my right arm, necklace carved out of paua shell, matai's necklace hanging in my car. I close my eyes and remember how it felt to swim through schools of blue, green, red fish. I miss that. Crust taro with warm coconut cream. I cringe when I see the coconuts in Safeway. They don't look so healthy. Not like the ones I cut open with my machete, after falling from the tree.
How's life now? a bit different.
It rains (sprinkles) a lot.
I swam for the first time (since returning from Samoa in May--6 months of no swimming. This time in a concrete hole (it just sounds bad when I say it that way). I found a part time job at Job Corps in Astoria,OR. It's during the evening, so it raelly kills my social life. Nice, but not a long term solution. Possible longer term solutions: financial consultant, or full time at Job Corps.I ride my bike at least once a week. I use a power mower to cut the grass, not a weed eater. the land (well, at least our yard) is much faltter than in Samoa. I volunteer as a Meals on Wheels delivery runner. I also tutor an adult student with his writing, reading, and computers.
In this neck of the woods people wake up very early and walk into the ocean, looking for little creatures called clams. I just get wet and cold. Go figure.
I'm waking up at 8am, going to sleep at 1 or 2am. 6 hours of sleep is usually good for me.
I'm staying with my mom, until the question of whether I move to another city or stay in this town is settled. as of now, it looks like I will be staying in Astoria for a while.
I make food: tortilla chips with curry/cumin, lasagna, enchiladas, and roasted strawberries. (and cardamom bread).
and now 10/9
I went to a yoga potluck...well a potluck at a new yoga studio. It's small, but cozy and I thought good use of space. The lights were too bright for me, but they were showing off art work, so I guess it was needed. I hope there is less light for the yoga classes. The name of the studio is Lotus Yoga Studio.
I have my nose glued to my computer studying for my three tests to become a registered representative with Thrivent Financial.I have no girlfriend, for those of you who are curious. I need ALL my time to study to pass my tests, so I feel guilty even writing this..oh well.
There is a 50th anniversary Peace Corps exhibit at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland,OR. I submitted my war club, lavalava, shirt, and some writings.
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