time and inspiration

It's about time I write.

The truth is that lately I haven't had any time to write, at least not any guilt free time. Guilt-free time can be explained as time spent doing something that doesn't involve the phrase ".... but I should be _____________(fill in the blank)" when explaining what it is you are doing. For example-- I'm baking a pie, but I should be studying for the microbiology lab practical that's tomorrow. I'm currently enrolled in Physiology, Microbiology and Statistics at the City College of San Francisco. I often feel like I live at school, especially on days I leave home at 7:30am and return (after spending time searching for parking) around 8:30pm. It's a challenging load of classes. I'm fortunate to have some great teachers and great study friends--Yana and Hilary. Along with not having the time to write I've also not had the inspiration to write.

The two reasons preventing me from writing, time and inspiration, have finally been eliminated. Today at 9:00am spring break began. Ten glorious days not on campus for scheduled classes. Instead, I'll be spending time with my family and friends, enjoying the beautiful weather and clear skies from the outside of a classroom. I have many, many ideas of how I want to spend my spring break. Sleeping in, going to the farmer's market, making yummy dinners, going hiking and camping, shopping for a top to go with my skirt that I got for my birthday in October so I can finally wear it, returning items to REI that I bought in February, working out... the list continues. What also is going to be happening during my spring break is homework, a little bit everyday, catching up and hopefully if not getting ahead, being on top of the material once break is over. I'm feeling inspired and light. I'm breathing in deep letting out big sighs and smiling about the guilt-free time I have ahead of me.

Kate is on her way back from Mexico right now. I'm excited to hear her stories of relaxation and see the photos she took while being there. It's not quite been the same without her around.