October 27, 2003

  • Things continue.


    Certain aspects are improving, with less sharp edges to make the ride bumpy. But it's a constant dialogue to try and keep things progressing. I'm still very jumpy, knowing that I could be called to action at any moment, and the demands remain, well, demanding. There's a lot of pain floating around, of various shapes and forms. So many small details which make huge ripples in our already bubbling pond. The future is beginning to nip at the edges of the present, but though it has some pressing issues, the here and now is not yet ready to release me.


    In less cryptic news, I've made a couple of cool purchases. First, we acquired a brand new CD burner for only $20. It's a $130 unit, on sale for 70$. Then we got an open-box one, so they took off another $10, and finally there's a $50 mail-in rebate. Very cool. The only problem is it's detined for the good computer, but we had to leave the monitor in Korea, and I won't be able to afford to replace it until I'm working, and I can't work until our current circumstances improve a little. But oh well. At least we have our old machine (which I'm using to post this), so we're still connected.


    The other purchase is musical. We were walking downtown when I passed a photography shop. In the window were a couple of posters from a folk music festival back in August, and a couple of very cool musical instruments. I couldn't resist, and had to go inside to take a look. One was a bouzouki, which I'm familiar with. It was also way out of my price range. But the other was very nifty-looking, and turned out to be a kind of Hungarian zither called a citera. It's reminiscent of an appalacian dulcimer, though with more strings. Very cool. It also turned out to be a fabulous price. I couldn't refuse, especially since my wife was uncharacteristically encouraging me to buy it (especially since she hadn't been able to get me a birthday present last month). So I'm now the proud owner! It'll need a little adjusting of some of the frets, and I have to investigate the tuning, but I'm very pleased.


    And, lastly, after many weeks, my appetite has returned. It seems like I'm hungry and wanting to munch all the time. Hopefully it's a good sign...


    So that's where things stand right at the moment. Thanks for all your comments and encouragement. I'll do my best to keep visiting everyone.


    Take care
    -Justin-

Comments (21)

  • Serendipitous musical instrument and CD burner. The things happening now are good. Now is a good time.

  • When you get a new musical instrument, the whole world takes on a rosy glow.  Congrats.

  • I hope things come together for you and Crista soon.  You've sounded so down lately. I know you have a lot on your mind and on your plate. I hope some of those things get resolved soon.

  • Glad to hear you found yourself a nice nifty instrument and got a good deal on a burner. See? Things are looking up already. Don't let the sad and bad things in the world get you down. There's a little sunshine in everything. For example I had a really crappy day---On the other hand it went by quick and now I'm home relaxing. For every negative there's a positive. Whatever happens I hope you find plenty of positives in your life to outweigh the negatives.

    Best of luck in everything

  • Bon appetit and I hope you'll include me in your list of Xanga sites to visit.  I continue to send good vibes your way.

  • Sorry to hear its been so tough lately.  I hope things really start to pick up now but realise its far from easy.  God bless.  Tom

  • Glad you are feeling better- and returned safely to the other side of the world. The instrument sounds like fun, I would of course have no idea how to play such a thing- !!! My friend Chris just bought a sitaar. Talk about complications..!!! Anywho... keep the positive energy flowing and feed your head. Welcome back! :o )

  • as far as your cryptic news goes, i hope things continue to get better for you!

  • So can you already play this thing, or are you intending to learn?

  • man, that citera looks complicated.  Much unlike a trumpet, or, say, a xylophone.

    -B

  • Thanx for the advice :) I'll do my best to use it :) thanx xoxo ~Sash~

  • ..|.,

    -B

  • just poppin' over to say I hope things continue on the upswing for you and yours...

    take care.

  • !!!!! H A P P Y   H A L L O W E E N   J U S T I N !!!! !!!!! H A P P Y   H A L L O W E E N   J U S T I N !!!! !!!!! H A P P Y   H A L L O W E E N   J U S T I N !!!! !!!!! H A P P Y   H A L L O W E E N   J U S T I N !!!!! !!!! H A P P Y   H A L L O W E E N   J U S T I N !!!!  Love you,
    Crista

  • Music makes for healthy souls.  Sorry I have been out of the loop here and do not know all that went before you came home.  We have been a bit overwhelmed here with Knight's surgery.  We all just have to start over and have a hell of a lot of fun doing it!

  • Hi Justin

    Newfoundland was very fun. Seeing the family (as in your family minus you guys) was awesome. After being in the city for over a year you really appreciate the beauty of Corner Brook when you go back. It was trés fun :) And yes, hopefully you, Crista and I can meet up in hali and go have some fun!

    -j-

  • Sounds like a few things are looking up for you anyway, Justin.

    Re: your comment at my site... I know what you mean about the graduated licence business. My neice (who is also 25) let hers lapse. Now she has to start all over again, despite having had a full licence in the past. My brother is driving her to school every day. It's insane.

  •    Aiiieeeeee, you actually read my site! I'm getting more and more visitors. Thank you so much.

    As for your comment, yes...dreams are so odd. Dreams intrigue (sp?) me more than anything. I've done some research on them as well, and I love dream dictionaries. Some dream dictionaries are so accurate on how you're feeling--it's creepy.

    And as for your last comment, I'm glad you're getting an appetite again. Of course, I shouldn't talk. I'm a vuluptous woman on Meridia. *LOL* (Meridia is a semi-new appetite suppressant.)

    You sound really cool!...If you have chat programs, my AOL is: missengagedmicki MSN: lilianica@hotmail.com...

    Take care of yourself!

    ~MM

  • thanks for you comment on my site, my hair is looking a little better after a little over a week of washing..   yes, i'm sad about my dog,  i may go get anoter one this evening...........lolo

  • Hey Justin---glad you led me over here.  As you said, your blog was cryptic, so I don't know exactly what's going on, having read back only a few blogs, but I can see you're in a very difficult time.  Moving to a different continent is intense anyway, no matter what else is going on.  I sense there's potential power in this moment too.  Take care.  Jocelyn.

  • Oh, fear the incredibly random commenting on my part- good fun. Best of luck with everything, though I'm not quite sure what's going on. I'm just joining in the general good vibe sending conformity here.
    It's more like a gerbil, actually- very long, very kinky story involved with why it's there. But if it makes more sense- it's just a simple guinea pig, all happy and non-love child -ish. Yes. Adore yours, by the way- reminds my of the Labyrinth...good movie, though David Bowie in tight pants was *really* not a good thing. *shudders*

    Mmyes. Going now. *wanders off*

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