31 August 2007

This is what I get for being all poetical the last time.

There is a 1 billion lightyear wide 'void' of nothingness in the universe!

Radio astronomers have found the biggest hole ever seen in the universe. The void, which is nearly a billion light years across, is empty of both normal matter and dark matter. The finding challenges theories of large-scale structure formation in the universe.

That sound? It's me crashing to earth.

You can't take the sky from me

Ever look at the sky? On a clear night it's a blanket of sparkles. I'm not much for constellations and naming stars. I know the sun. I know the moon. I can usually tell the difference between a star and a planet.

I look out and see the infinity. I can see the past, y'know. I can see the possiblities for the future. We may be here or not here, but that vast beyond that cannot be described as nothingness or a void, will always be there. Some may speak of an elastic universe or a finite universe, but that doesn't matter. It won't end. It's God and Creation.

I have a strong belief that there is life out there in the vastness. We can't be so very self-centered and believe that we are the only ones in all of creation.

So no matter where I go, I'll can look up and get away.
You can't take the sky from me.

26 August 2007

Wal-mart

I was the only shopper at walmart today. Yes I'm serious. It was surreal. It was also 4.30 in the morning, so it felt like just me and the dedicated employees of the 24 hour mega mart. They're not very friendly first thing in the morning.

Also, I've fallen into the cultural black hole that is "Desperate Housewives". I tried to hold off for as long as I could. I remember being appalled when I first learned about the show. The title sounded so vulgar and crass; so Soapy. I avoided it at every turn. Then I heard that one of my favorite actors, Nathan Fillion, was going to be a regular on the show next season. So I tuned in tonight and was surprised. It was funny, it was layered, it was weird, and maybe just maybe there is something to all the hype. I mean I gave Gray's Anatomy a chance didn't I. Currently I'm watching season 3 online. (Don't judge)

Going back to the thesis.

24 August 2007

the good and the bad

Here's the thing.

Good news: the transcript thing got fixed. I'm applying to medical school. All of the people I love in my life are doing well.

In other news
I have severe writer's block. I cannot seem to get the story I have in my head onto paper!

I can not be motivated to do anything at all. Not school work not housework, not reading or writing....

This lethargy thing feels so debilitating.

oh well maybe next time i'll be more peppy!

22 August 2007

Yaad

Here's the thing.

I've been doing this HIV presentation thing for almost a year now. One would think that I would have the giggles and slips of the tongue under control. Yeah one would think. I still feel like a complete adolescent when someone asks what a dental dam is and I have to explain. Ugh the agony...or when I'm being totally completely serious and telling the crowd that they must take charge of their lives. Being HIV free is their choice. If they don't get educated they are playing with themselves and their lives...this got a really big laugh...they rolled on the floors y'all and it took me a while to get it.
I thank God for MAC, and that I'm not fair complexioned. Meanwhile, I think this is one my best presentations.

Other things that have gone wrong? Well there was that tire of mine that blew out. That was fun. My transcript thing isn't settle even thought I've been assured that it's an A I got in the class and not an F (an F in and ethics course what does that say about me?) ...there's also some stuff about betrayal and what not but then you'll accuse me of being all drama.

Thesis research is coming along nicely. Applications to my various schools have been sent out. After a wicked busy summer, I'll be settling into a wicked busy fall. Serenity Collectors Edition is out and I should get mine soon! I've two copies so if you want one just ask and I'll give it you.

Get onto facebook and add me as a friend if you are serious about keeping in touch. I'm excited about Golden Jubilee. Hopefully I will be able to serve this year. It doesn't matter in what capacity as long as I can do something useful.




This is a magical year, y'all. Let's make the most of it.

Ye dil tum bin kahee lag ta nahi hum kya kare?

02 August 2007

Summer TV

Remeber when summer tv was a wasteland of reruns, infomercials, reality tv, and mini series by the big three networks? Well not anymore my friends. Thanks to the advent of cable tv and the creativity one must put into cable programming so that people will watch, shows such as Eureka, Psych and Monk make summer tv so much more bearable (sp?) and watchable. They are all available on itunes,too.
Like light summer novels these shows are not all dark and angsty. Neither weighty nor too deep. They are plain fun escapist entertainment. Great to wind down after a long summer day full of fun or not so fun stuff.
I highly recommend all three.