Yes, I still do have a journal

[unsilenceddream]

An update is long overdue, yes, I do realize this. There just hasn't been all that much of substance to write on, at least in my opinion. Things have been more or less fine for the past while, since I updated last. Nothing too major has happened - no job yet, and I'm still waiting to hear back regarding the leads for summer opportunities. I'm hoping to hear news of their status sometime in the very near future. It snowed/iced here the other day, and as a result, it now resembles a skating pond out the back door of my apartment building, which is very dangerous. I don't think my dog likes it much, either, because it's harder for her to do what she needs to do, work or otherwise.

I continue to read, and am nearing the end of Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt. I'm also still in the middle of a book detailing the Black Plague, which I should finish sometime as well. A third book I'm in the middle of reading is Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. I', enjoying all books well enough. My plans to reread all seven Harry Potter books haven't been forgotten, I just want to finish one or two of my outstanding books before I tackle anything else. There aren't enough hours in a day, I tell you!

I went to the eye doctor's yesterday, and my eyes haven't changed at all since last year when he saw me, which is a good thing. He just wishes he could do more for me. Sometimes, I'll admit, so do I. I'll think at times how even having a little bit of vision could be helpful at times. Maybe if/when stem cell research grows in popularity, who knows? I read a headline to an article that said that South Korea has started researching cloning animals, and they've successfully cloned dogs using stem cell technology for the first time in the world. here's the article, for those interested.

My plans to attend Washington Seminar have been all firmed up, and I'm really looking forward to going. It'll be nice to have a change of scenery, even if only for a few days, and of course to meet up with people who I haven't seen in awhile and also meet new faces and connected people with names/voices from talking online.

I think that's about all from here. We have company coming over this weekend, which should hopefully be a good time. I don't have any reason to believe that it won't be, but still. I really will try and update more regularly. I still read Friends' page even though I don't update too often, as evidenced by comments left on entries. Take care all, more when I have it.

Comments

[blindguy02.livejournal.com]

Hey Liz! I was wondering where you were. haha! Anyway, glad to hear that the ice hasn't impeded things in your neck of the woods. We didn't get any here.
Yeah, jobwise, I know where your coming from.
I've read all 7 HP books once and hope to read them again this year nonstop. I read the first 4 then waited about 3 years until the last 3 were released before reading them back to back. So I guess it's time for another visit to Hogworts. I'll probably spring for this complete giftset which can be had at Barnes and Noble or on amazon.com. I wish audible.com would wise up and upload these books though. They've really gotten on the ball when it comes to Stephen King's books.

[unsilenceddream.livejournal.com]

Hey,
Thanks for your comment!
I haven't yet started rereading HP, but do plan to soon.
As for Stephen King, his books are great, too, yes. Licey's Story is one of my very favorites, as is The Stand and the entire Dark Tower series. I need to read more of his stuff, though.

[lsu-tiger-81.livejournal.com]

I'm looking forward to meeting you in DC! When are you coming in and do you have any idea what your schedule is like? I'm thinking it might be a good idea to make plans ahead of time as these events tend to be pretty crazy....

[unsilenceddream.livejournal.com]

Hey,
I'm coming in on Saturday evening. Will you be at the Nabs meeting on Sunday morning? I plan to be there. We could also exchange phone numbers if you wanted to keep in touch that way.

[lsu-tiger-81.livejournal.com]

I'm no longer a student, so I won't be at the NABS seminar... However, I'm available for lunch Sunday if you'd like. I also have pretty-much all of Wednesday free as well. There may be other times depending on my states hill schedule, but these are the times I have free for sure...

[unsilenceddream.livejournal.com]

We should totally meet up for lunch on Sunday, that would be awesome! We should exchange numbers. I'm not comfortable putting mine in a comment, though. My email is in my profile.
I'm no longer a student either, but figure it won't hurt to go. That, and a few of my friends plan to be there, so I'll be able to see them.
Take care.

[lsu-tiger-81.livejournal.com]

I understand not wanting to put your number in a comment.. That's why I didn't put mine in the comment I just left you. I added you to MSN messenger though so we can chat and exchange numbers there.

[blind-funk.livejournal.com]

Glad to see you are posting again, even though I don't know anything about this Washington seminar you talk of? Is that in D.C?

[unsilenceddream.livejournal.com]

Hey,
Thanks!
Yes, Washington Seminar is in D.C. It's basically where blind people frin all different states get together and talk to their state senators and representatives.

[blind-funk.livejournal.com]

Ah, I see. I didn’t realize. I hope they don’t ask for too much. There has to be a limit to how much the federal government is involved in any program. *SMILE*