elanya

I finished the Alchemist. I enjoyed it. it was like a parable, or a fairly tale, or both, only about alchemy, and the Spirit of the World. I am happy, because I feel like I learned smoethign from the books. I feel that was about both books I finished today. I feel like I am on the right path in my life. Like I am on my Personal Journey. I will find my treasure, in madagascar. But my beginner's Luck is running out. I'm starting to face more obstacles. but I understand things a little better than other people, I think, and I can let that help me, if I pay attention to the right things. I can do this. I can continue to be content.

I've awoken today with very little drive. I have things I could work on, sure. I could try to master the rolled hem attachment. I could try to get out somehow and get a yardstick or other good straight edge. A long, metal ruler would probably be ideal. I could read some. I could start studying for exams. I could work on my prospectus. I could work on my gnome plot. But I don't want to. I feel starved for real human interaction. Something more than just a five or ten minute conversation in passing. I have no idea when such a thing might hapen. People are all so busy, all the time. They shouldn't be so bad after today, in theory, but they probably have their own plans. I could call people, but I don't even have anything to suggest, really. I'm being a big social coward. Bleah :( I think I will make pancakes. And maybe a cake. I was reading something yesterday about cake on the BPAL forums, and now I want cake.

Maybe I should go look at apartments today. I don't want to spend all day at home, inside... I know that much.

I still haven't booked a room for the conference. Stephanie suggested checking thr list to see who else might be going, but all the other girls going are aready booked in together. bah. There is a mariott hotel at 139$/night, or a courtyard inn for 99$'night. for three nights - that's a lot of money for a girl on her own. I called the hostel in town, but they don't actually take resevations. they told me I should call a week in advance to gauge how busy they were. they also have guest hoses (? I think) for 40$ a night, which is certainlyt better than 99 :p But they aren't even sure they will be open.

I wnder if I should make a reservation at the Courtyard, and then cancel if necesary? I mean, if I call the hostel place a week in advance and they *are* open, well, I can try to stay there, either in the dorms or in a guesthouse, and cancelled at the courtyard then. Meh. Meh meh meh. My other option is to show up unexpectedly on fionasidhe's doorstep looking really sad, and hope she will let me stay on her couch. I am hoping to see her while I am there, at least.