What's up with Miss March?

Nothing much actually, but let me tell you about it anyway because I sort of kind of promised you an update post and when I sort of kind of promise something I sort of kind of like to follow through on it.  If you get my drift.  And besides, I'm just sort of in the mood for writing right now -- even though I sort of kind of don't know what I want to write about, so yeah.  I guess we'll just sort of kind of have to wait and see how this post ends up.  (Does anyone else have a deep feeling of foreboding that this post is headed down the cuckoo lane?  Again. Whatever does happen to be up with Miss March, one thing is clear, she still hasn't mastered the art of writing a sensible, straight-forward, "no nonsense about it" post.  *shakes head wearily*  I honestly don't know what to do with her sometimes.)

 

But anyway, let's get down to business.

 

What's up with Miss March?

Dun, dun, dun, dun.

 

• She's tired.  (But you all knew that already.  Duh.)

• She has a cold, which came on quite suddenly two days ago and which has been making her poor little nose run and run and run.  (Miss March: Well at least one part of my body is getting some exercise, am I right?  Hahaha.)

• Her humor is very bad today.  (Yes, I am referring to the above mentioned "exercising nose" joke.  Seriously, that was just plain weird.  And I'd like to take this opportunity to say I'm Alyssa right now.  Not Miss March.  And that in fact Miss March has no connection to me whatsoever at this present moment.)  (I think I just disowned myself.  Can I do that?  Huh.  That's cool.)

 

Okay.  Switching gears here as I find I've somewhat stalled on this one.  That happens sometimes.   You start a post and somehow it just doesn't get chugging in the right direction, and the only thing for it is to slam on the breaks and see if you can't get this things straightened out. 

 

It is a true and honest fact that I was headed down the cuckoo lane when I began this post, but I think I unearthed a bit too much dust on that very dusty old lane and consequently befuddled myself.  Which is not altogether pleasant when one wishes to understand what one is talking about and yet realizes one doesn't comprehend oneself at all.  If you get my meaning.  (And if you do, please be so good as to pass it along to me because I'd like to get it, too.)  In other words, I am now making an attempt to get out of the fog and be sensible.  (Good luck with that, I say.)

 

...Recalculating...

 

...Recalculating...

 

(Okay, we're officially switching this over to a "lately I've been" post, just to keep things simple.)

 

Lately I've been...

 

~Reading~

 

Sadly, not very much.  I'm currently working my way through Eight Cousins by Louisa May Alcott, though I confess my progress is very slow indeed.  That is not the fault of the book however!  I've read it before and it is a very good book!  I'm just having a hard time concentrating on books in general these days.  Sad, but true.

 

~Watching~

 

• Boy Meets World--  I've been watching A LOT of this.  Like all summer long.  And even earlier than that.  We're into the seventh (and last) season now, and while I'm sure it will be sad to come to the end of it, at the same time it'll probably be a good thing because...well...I'm not one to obsess over things (coughcough) but I'll admit I have been spending quite a lot of time on this show.  (Okay, so I've probably watched every episode at least two or three times, but hey!  I had a legitimate reason for it!  Not all my siblings were able to watch it the first time around and someone had to keep them company while they caught up!) 

• Growing Pains-- (Apparently I'm really into watching sitcoms right now.)  This one started because my brother and I were watching Fireproof extras and were suddenly struck with the thought that, "Hey!  We never tried that show that Kirk Cameron starred in when he was  younger.  Let's do it."  And so we did.  :)   It's a fun show though not quite as interesting as Boy Meets World. 

• Random episodes of Full House because, why not?  :P 

• Newsies--  (The original film, not the Broadway version.)  I watched it for the first time last summer when I was visiting Natalie, and then, what do you know??  Natalie sent me my very own copy just this past week!!  I've watched it two times since and I think  I can safely say that it improves on further acquaintance.  :)

• Disney's Moana.  In general I'm not a huge fan of new animated films, so I dragged my feet about watching this, but in the end decided to be nice and not put up a fuss since my older sister had been wanting to re-watch it for quite awhile.  It was actually not half bad, and I admit I enjoyed it.  I don't see myself re-watching it a whole lot, but...I didn't hate it.  And that's something.

~Enjoying~

 

• Holding a newborn baby again!!  Yep.  Big news, guys!  I'm an auntie again!!  *grins*  And even bigger news...IT'S A GIRL!!!  We haven't had a baby girl in the family since I was born (and you know how long ago that was), so you can imagine our excitement.  And she's adorable, let me tell you!!  So cute and beautiful and precious. 

 

I'm watching a movie which explains my dead-pan expression,
but never mind about me, look at the baby!  Isn't she so sweet?

 

• My family.  'Cause seriously!  Who wouldn't enjoy them?  They're so much fun! 

 

~Learning~

 

• Sort of kind of how to use facebook.  Yes, I'm on facebook now, but only because I needed it in order to connect with fellow students and hopefully find someone to travel with when I go to school...oh wait!  You didn't know about that, did you?  Oopsie. 

 

Well, I guess that's all, folks.  Thanks for sticking around and taking the time to read this.  Sorry it's such a jumbled mess.  It's definitely not the polished sort of post I would have liked it to be, but I'm running short on time and really should be heading to bed. 

 

Oh! But about school.  Right.  I guess I should tell you about that, shouldn't I?  ;)  It's true.  I'm going to be attending Bible school this fall.  It's just a six month course (not even that actually as it only runs from September 21st to March 15th with a three week break in December for Christmas), but it's still longer than I've ever been away from home before so yeah...it should be interesting.  I'm excited about it, though I'm sure I'll probably freak out a bit as it gets closer.  After all this will be my first time flying out of the country.  (The school is in England,  by the way, which is extra exciting since I've always wanted to visit England.  :)) 

 

So yeah, that's that in a nutshell.  And now I really need to get to bed.  Sorry again for the disorganized state of this post.  Hopefully next time I'll have something more worthwhile to say.  (A far-fetched idea, I know, but one can still hope.) 

 

 

Goodnight all!



In which I ramble on about nothing because that's what I do...

*a heavy sigh to start things off*

Ahhhh!  My friends.  It's been awhile.  I do apologize for my unceremonious disappearance.   Life's just been rather busy lately, and I confess I've been greatly lacking in energy and motivation for writing.  A lame excuse probably, but hey!  It is what it is.

Random sunrise picture.  Just because.

I suppose I really ought to do an update post, letting you all know what's been going on with me, but...nah! Not today.  Today I'm in the mood to be dramatic.  Please bear with me.

*clasps hands over heart*

Ah me! 

To write or not to write!  That is the question!

*slaps hand across brow*

To think or not to think! 

To...

Sleep or not to sleep!

(Uhhhh, duh.  NO SLEEP.  Who ever heard of going in for that kind of a time waster?)

I sense thou art making a mockery of me.

I sense thou art talking very silly.  (But yes, of course I mock you...what else am I here for but to mock you?  It is my chief joy and delight to make fun of you and I have to say, you give me many a good opportunity for doing it.  Thanks, old chum.)

You are no chum of mine.

Oh?  Well, that's good.  Things are beginning to look up then.   

I glare at thee with abhorrence. 

I grin at thee with glee! 

Hold it!  You can't grin!  My glares are dreadful.  They fill you with fear.

*raised eyebrow* 

They don't?

*shakes head firmly*

Aww.  Bummer.

Come on, Miss March.  Forget about me.  Get back to what you were saying.

And pray, how am I supposed to forget about you when you're always interrupting me?

Hey!  That's my job.  What's the point of having a second little voice in your head if nobody ever hears it?  You just have to learn to ignore me.

Yeah, right.  Like that's so easy.

Well, I never said I was here to make your life easy.  Now come on.  Get back to what you were saying.

Okay, fine.  But you really disrupted my dramatic build up.  Now I have to start all over.

*strikes dramatic pose*

Ah! Woe is me!

To write or not to write...

(To be able to write.  That is the question.)

To think or not to think...

(To be capable of thinking...yup, another question.)

To sleep or not to sleep...

STOP, STOP, STOP!!! *stomps foot in frustration*  Why do you keep bringing that up?  Sleep has nothing to do with this!

Oh of course.  Of course it doesn't.  Pardon me.  Sleep has nothing to do with this at all...sleep is gone, totally gone.

What ARE you talking about?

You, my dear girl.  I'm talking about you.  And the fact that you are totally and pathetically sleep deprived.  (That means you don't get enough sleep.)

I know what it means, silly!!  What do you think I am, dumb or something? 

I won't say the thought hadn't crossed my mind.

(That was a movie quote!  Not an opening for an insult.)

Sorry.  My mistake.

Yeah, yeah, I'm sure you're very sorry. 

But back to this whole sleep issue.   Who says I don't get enough sleep, I should like to know?

I says.

(You mean, you say.)

(That, too.)
 

Well, I certainly don't see what all the fuss is about.  I sleep every single night, don't I?

Yes.  You do.  But going to bed after midnight can hardly be considered a good night's sleep.  Admit it, you and a good night's sleep have not exactly been buddy, buddy for quite awhile now.  (Actually, were you ever?  *laughs*)

*glares*  You're making fun of me again.

I really am!  *laughs some more*

Well hear this, Smarty Pants.  Maybe some people don't need as much sleep.  And maybe I'm one of those people.

Ha!  You wish. 

WHY DO YOU THINK I NEED MORE SLEEP?

*strikes dramatic pose*  "To write or not to write...to think or not to think"...uhhhh,  your complaining makes me think you need more sleep.  I'm not saying I'm positive about this or anything--I mean, it's just a hunch really--but does it not seem possible that your inability to write--and even to think--might just possibly stem from the fact that your body and mind is worn out, and that from not getting proper rest?? 

 

Oh stop talking so logically.  You annoy me.

 

I sense I am now getting my point across.

Yeah, fine.  Whatever.

So, are you ready to turn over a new leaf and start taking care of yourself?  To stop staying up till all hours of the night watching movies and eating sugar and killing brain cells by the minute?

 

Well, I must confess, what you've said does make a lot of sense.  And I suppose I really ought to give it some very serious thought and consideration...

 

 

Ha!  What are you nuts???  Of course I'm not ready! Bring on those late night movies!  Oh yeah!

And the sad, sad, cycle continues....

 

Tune in next time to hear Miss March say...

 

 

Okay, let me see if I've got this straight.  You want me?  To turn over a new leaf?  Right now? 

 

 

Sorry, pal.  Can't be done.  I just haven't got that kind of willpower. 

 

Pip now!

 

 

P.S.  I'm hoping to be back with a more sensible and informative post soon.  *fingers crossed*  Until then, I hope you're all doing well.  Tell me what you've been up to lately!  I've missed hearing from you.