September Blues
September 03, 2003
I never like the month of September for a variety of reasons.
When I was a kid, September brought about the beginning of elementary school. I hated elementary school because I never fitted in and I was shamed for my intellectual prowess.
When I was a teenager, September brought about the beginning of highschool. I hated highschool because I never fitted in and I was ashamed about my intellectual shortcomings.
When I was an adult, September brought about the beginning of university. I didn’t hate university but I didn’t like it either. At least I fitted in with more people and I learned what I was good at and what I wasn’t.
This year will be the first September that does not bring about the beginning of an education semester and I’m damn happy. Furthermore, while biking to work today, something very startling startled me… it was dead quiet. Remember my incessant bitching about the noise? Well, it looks like the cicadas have finally all died out and will leave me in peace to enjoy my sleep for a year. I thought there would be millions of dead cicada carcasses lying under trees but I haven’t noticed many. I almost felt sad that so many of those ugly critters died but then I remind myself of the horror they inflicted and my prejudice rages on.
Also in September is our anniversary. Next week will be three years! 3 Years!!! Looking back, I wonder how did we ever go through those 7 months of not seeing each other. My advice for any of you - webcam + mic + broadband. Saved me a lot on phonecards and was much more fun. So yay for us. Next week, we’re going to Hokkaido for a few days. I need a break from this job and this city and I haven’t done much quality time stuff with her. So, off we go! Wheeee!!
