The Next Few Months

So, here's what I'd like to see happen in my life in the months to come.

First off, I'd like to start writing more. This means reading, journaling, and doing more refined writing than these freewrote, late-night braindumps y'all see here. I've been told that "writers write." I've also had people tell me that my writing is quite good (or, at least, that they've enjoyed it) and that I should be a writer instead of a scientist. I find this interesting, because, in defiance of that first item, I don't write. This here, what you're reading right now, this is usually about it. At least "it" in terms of writing that I do on my own time, as opposed to homework for school. So, more writing for Jeff.

Secondly, I need some form of income. I'm *this* close to saying, "Forget financial aid and all of its complications and nuances." I want to be done with college, establish contacts, and maybe even be able to buy myself stuff. My experiences at Target traumatized me enough, however, that I'm terrified to walk into any retail establishment looking for employment. I know that reshelving deodorant and floor lamps isn't incredibly high up on the Big Chart O' Misery, especially when compared to things like concentration camps, mental illness, and Donner-party level survival situations (things that I wouldn't dare compare my own experience with)... but, nevertheless, it's on the list somewhere. So, more money for Jeff.

Third, see Serenity. Anyone out there sick of Jeff going on and on about Firefly? Well, tough. Here's something people should know about me: when I get interested in something, I tend to go full bore. For example, seeing the first few episodes of Firefly on Scifi Channel got me jazzed about the franchise, prompting a DVD marathon which only served to stoke the furnace. What also happens, as a corollary of this, is binge researching. Good example: I went to the library today and checked out a lot of books on astronomy, because now, inspired by Firefly, my mind's creative gears are starting to turn and need coals to keep them rotating [A mechanical brain? Like, a steampunk android? --Ed.] I got looks from a lady while standing in line.

Anyway, I digress. I saw the wonderful sneak preview for Serenity during Firefly, showing part of a chase scene involving our heroes [you know what kind --Ed.] and a hungry ship of reavers. Let me tell you folks who missed out, it was gorram awesome!

Fourth, I've either got to find my cell phone or get a new one. I broke it, then I lost it. *sigh*