Still thinking

The book was Vanishing Acts by Jodi Picoult. I enjoyed it, but wouldn't necessarily recommend it...it's not really anything too special. I cry at the end of novels fairly frequently, especially if I'm tired to begin with. It's weird, because I often don't cry at normally tear-jerking events...last day of high school didn't get me, but you should've seen me at A Beautiful Mind. :)

Monday was a Monday. Hit the hay so early Sunday that I even got up a little early this morning. I thought that might reward me with a less-crowded bus, but no such luck. At least it was a bit cooler today...the rain was actually refreshing! Did some budget work and web-searched for some details, had a box lunch, etc. Came home and Damin appeared to be sleeping...when he still hadn't emerged I decided to feed myself. There appears to be no pattern these days as to when he will expect me to be completely independent and when he will be extremely surprised if I've eaten without him. I'm learning to roll with it, though.

I did some more thinking about my traveling at the end of my summer. I'd like to spend most of my time being places instead of just in transit, especially since I won't have much time at all. Right now I'm thinking about just stopping in either Qingdao (they have beaches and charm, not just beer) or Xi'an (terracotta soldiers) on my way to Beijing. We'll see how this plan develops over the next month, but I'm excited.