Peace is nice

Shabbat was nicely peaceful. I sort of floated between different sorts of interactions, but almost all of it was smaller-group than usual, or in a different format. In general there was a bunch of meditative stuff, which I often enjoy, if done well. If done badly, it's just tacky. Hence my issue with it at the "meidtation service" my parents' shul does every Yom Kippur. That's always a mix between really lovely singing/poetry/talks and really tacky versions of the same. But it was something that was always very meaningful for me, or rather, the good parts were. It's something I miss about that shul- one of the few things. But it isn't worth the rest of it. Sometimes I'd like to import the few things I really liked to other places, but I know, intellectually, that it wouldn't work as well. Part of the thing about that service was that I knew almost everyone who participated- but then, I knew all the regulars there, so I knew something about what was coming from their choices, and that made it more meaningful.

But back on topic, as much as I have one... It was nice to vary the routine, without being lonely or be searching for what to do. It definitely helped that I found out Friday night, from my RA, sorry CA, that I won't be getting a random roommate after all- she took herself off the waiting list for housing. So I have my own room, at least for teh time being. So now I need some pillows for the other bed, I guess. And some more posters/drawings/other things hangable from walls. (So much for returning to that topic.)

And right now, I wish I had my sewing with me, I'd like something to keep my hands busy. I guess I should learn to knit or crochet or something. I just get to work on my sewing (read, slowly in process crazy quilt) so rarely that I don't usually think it's worthwhile to bring it to school. If we were at a farther point in costuming "Wyrd Sisters" I could sew for that, but we're not. Oh well- I'll have to find something else to do with my fingers. But what? Guess I'll start with what mending I have... ANd maybe I'll even get some reading done, even if that doesn't involve my fingers. If i had help, I could hem those jeans.. We'll see.

Peace is nice

Shabbat was nicely peaceful. I sort of floated between different sorts of interactions, but almost all of it was smaller-group than usual, or in a different format. In general there was a bunch of meditative stuff, which I often enjoy, if done well. If done badly, it's just tacky. Hence my issue with it at the "meidtation service" my parents' shul does every Yom Kippur. That's always a mix between really lovely singing/poetry/talks and really tacky versions of the same. But it was something that was always very meaningful for me, or rather, the good parts were. It's something I miss about that shul- one of the few things. But it isn't worth the rest of it. Sometimes I'd like to import the few things I really liked to other places, but I know, intellectually, that it wouldn't work as well. Part of the thing about that service was that I knew almost everyone who participated- but then, I knew all the regulars there, so I knew something about what was coming from their choices, and that made it more meaningful.

But back on topic, as much as I have one... It was nice to vary the routine, without being lonely or be searching for what to do. It definitely helped that I found out Friday night, from my RA, sorry CA, that I won't be getting a random roommate after all- she took herself off the waiting list for housing. So I have my own room, at least for teh time being. So now I need some pillows for the other bed, I guess. And some more posters/drawings/other things hangable from walls. (So much for returning to that topic.)

And right now, I wish I had my sewing with me, I'd like something to keep my hands busy. I guess I should learn to knit or crochet or something. I just get to work on my sewing (read, slowly in process crazy quilt) so rarely that I don't usually think it's worthwhile to bring it to school. If we were at a farther point in costuming "Wyrd Sisters" I could sew for that, but we're not. Oh well- I'll have to find something else to do with my fingers. But what? Guess I'll start with what mending I have... ANd maybe I'll even get some reading done, even if that doesn't involve my fingers. If i had help, I could hem those jeans.. We'll see.

Not actually my activities

The activities were fun and pleasant as well, although I spent a while getting to know steve's bedspread and fan rather well ("watching" a movie that contained considerable violence, etc). But really- I was amused that Hannah's away message earlier referenced a Dr. Seuss book, and I read into it a reference to Incredible String Band, which not only fit very well, amused us both. OK, this is a self-serving amusement sort of post. (It is also an expression of my satisfaction that I'm not the only person around here who knows and likes Incredible String Band. It's among the bunch of music I wish I could inflict on my friends, but know better than to try.) My apologies.

Not actually my activities

The activities were fun and pleasant as well, although I spent a while getting to know steve's bedspread and fan rather well ("watching" a movie that contained considerable violence, etc). But really- I was amused that Hannah's away message earlier referenced a Dr. Seuss book, and I read into it a reference to Incredible String Band, which not only fit very well, amused us both. OK, this is a self-serving amusement sort of post. (It is also an expression of my satisfaction that I'm not the only person around here who knows and likes Incredible String Band. It's among the bunch of music I wish I could inflict on my friends, but know better than to try.) My apologies.