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Dec. 3rd, 2003
Meanwhile...
Dec. 3rd, 2003 10:42 pm
I was going somewhere with the "What is God?" question. Really. But the rest of it will have to wait until a little later. Just needed to spazz a bit.
Today, work really felt like a Monday. Everyone and their Moms *had* to sell books, so I was up at the front most of the morning dealing with that kind of crap. Don was away for the afternoon yesterday, so today he had two days worth of books to go through *and* he had to deal with the seemingly endless parade of folks bringing in Civil War books and Nora Roberts novels, even though we're *quite* well-stocked in both. Blah.
Came home, watched Spirited Away for the fourth time, and caught all kinds of new things that I never noticed before. I also developed theories about the movie that would help make more sense out of the story. I'd really like to take the time and research the mythological basis of it; something tells me I'd be able to enjoy it on a completely different level. I also ate spaghetti and McDonald's burgers with Delphi. Oh! And I had some fantastic Darjeeling tea. :9
After that, eh...I felt kind of alone. Being with people who it's becoming increasingly obvious just don't care about the same kinds of things I do makes things difficult. The more I think about it, the more I'm not happy with this situation. I do have a few people who I can talk to locally, but I don't want to monopolize their time. :) It's just very disheartening that most ideas I have for improvement are met with either "It's a waste of time." or "It's stupid." I think I need friends who have a bit more sympathy for good intentions.
Now, I'm sitting here contemplating a pipe and more tea before bed. Oh, and writing, too: I have three kind-of essays/LJ entries I want to write, as well as stuff for Mustsy (which looks to be dead, disturbingly enough). And wasn't there some short story I was supposed to be writing for, too? "Grey Warming Over," I believe? Yes, I believe there was. I really need to get on the ball with this writing thing, and I think spending more time in my room might be a good idea for now. Lots of thinking, lots of writing, and I'd rather not be too discouraged at this point.
Today, work really felt like a Monday. Everyone and their Moms *had* to sell books, so I was up at the front most of the morning dealing with that kind of crap. Don was away for the afternoon yesterday, so today he had two days worth of books to go through *and* he had to deal with the seemingly endless parade of folks bringing in Civil War books and Nora Roberts novels, even though we're *quite* well-stocked in both. Blah.
Came home, watched Spirited Away for the fourth time, and caught all kinds of new things that I never noticed before. I also developed theories about the movie that would help make more sense out of the story. I'd really like to take the time and research the mythological basis of it; something tells me I'd be able to enjoy it on a completely different level. I also ate spaghetti and McDonald's burgers with Delphi. Oh! And I had some fantastic Darjeeling tea. :9
After that, eh...I felt kind of alone. Being with people who it's becoming increasingly obvious just don't care about the same kinds of things I do makes things difficult. The more I think about it, the more I'm not happy with this situation. I do have a few people who I can talk to locally, but I don't want to monopolize their time. :) It's just very disheartening that most ideas I have for improvement are met with either "It's a waste of time." or "It's stupid." I think I need friends who have a bit more sympathy for good intentions.
Now, I'm sitting here contemplating a pipe and more tea before bed. Oh, and writing, too: I have three kind-of essays/LJ entries I want to write, as well as stuff for Mustsy (which looks to be dead, disturbingly enough). And wasn't there some short story I was supposed to be writing for, too? "Grey Warming Over," I believe? Yes, I believe there was. I really need to get on the ball with this writing thing, and I think spending more time in my room might be a good idea for now. Lots of thinking, lots of writing, and I'd rather not be too discouraged at this point.