It's SO freaking sunny, in Oregon, in March. I can't believe it. Then again I almost wrote "February", so maybe I'm just getting used to this spring thing. I walked to school and back and then to the school library, and it was nice, warm, and does actually make me feel better than driving my car in a few different ways. It's nice to just feel the sun, be lost in my thoughts, and actually hear the birds sing - things I don't consciously let myself do normally.

Later I'll go for a swim. Anyone who's been injured and can return to the court/field/track/water knows how it feels - after easing out of the embarrassment of lowered performance, it's easy to get back into how good it feels, regardless of speed or whatever other criteria you would be judged on. I especially like going by myself. Company is nice, but I find that a quicker person next to me pushes me to do what I'm afraid I cannot - go faster, farther - without hurting myself.

I got a job transfer! This makes me both happy and sad, because while I do not like commuting I really don't mind living with my parents for a (cumulative) day every week. Good food, removal from the school atmosphere (area of stress!), two puppies who love me...on the upside I won't spend my time commuting. I think I'll use the two hours I would normally be driving, should I be able to spare them, on Sat. and Sun. doing whatever I want to preserve my sanity.

And I'm hungry again...dinner is not for another two hours. Guess if I stay in the library at least I'll still be hungry when it rolls around.