Something Inconspicuous

 My European adventure came to a close a few days ago. I got home Sunday afternoon knowing that I had to get up bright and early for work the next day. Despite the jetlag my shift wasn't bad, 7:45 to 2:00, plus I was at self-checkout so it really wasn't a difficult day. But one thing I should mention about self-checkout is the fact that it is freezing cold by those machines. So cold that I now have a bit of a sore-throat to top off my jet lag. I feel like I came back from vacation and hit the ground running, but I guess that's life for you. There are no grace periods between vacation and normalcy. When I ended that shift on Monday I proceeded to take a 4 hour nap and somehow I woke up even more exhausted! However, thanks to the jet lag it has been easier to get up early. Portugal is 6 hours ahead while Spain is 7 so you can imagine how disorienting that is at first. I can't believe summer is over! In a little less than 3 weeks I am going to have my last first day of sch...

 It’s been a while since I last made a deep and philosophical entry so please entertain me for a few minutes. I can’t really explain how my brain works, it’s kinda like a fun house mirror maze. There’s a lot going on and if it’s your first time in there it seems very confusing and chaotic. However, I know this fun house well. I know the dead ends and shortcuts but sometimes I purposely use these loopholes and secrets to my advantage. I use them to avoid thinking about certain things or to see things that aren’t really there.  Ok that sounds a little creepy. But essentially what I’m trying to say is that I like to play tricks with my own mind. For example, I’ll excuse bad behaviour or let people treat me badly because I believe they are misunderstood. That they actually had good intentions or valid reasons when I know deep down that isn’t always the case. But then again, don’t we all do that? Tell each other happy stories and imagine things differently in an attempt to shield o...

 The European adventure continues. Let me catch you up to speed, it is boiling hot and there is not a cloud in the sky. I don’t mind the heat in this part of Europe because there is no humidity and believe me it makes a BIG difference. The food has been great, regardless of whether or not it is traditional. For example, we went to Spain a few days ago and had Lebanese food. It was probably the most delicious lamb I have ever had. Then there was another day when we ate Argentinian food and once again it was absolutely delicious. Currently we are staying in a beach town in Portugal, the house we rented is literally right in front of the ocean.  Yesterday we went swimming and spent the whole day by the beach. I forgot how much I missed the ocean, the salty water and soft sand, it’s something you can’t compare. This morning we took it easy since I needed to be at the house and have access to a computer around noon because that’s when my college schedule came out. I had to access i...

I’m just gonna start writing this entry now cuz goodness knows when I’ll have time to sit down and write again. It takes me 30 minutes to an hour to write an entry and as you already know if you’ve read one of my past entries, I like to write in one sitting. Currently, I am in Portugal! We arrived yesterday morning and I honestly still can believe I’m here. The plane ride was 8 hours and I tried to sleep through most of it but it was no use.  I got maybe an hour at most but it’s so incredibly difficult to get comfortable on a plane. Also I had a middle seat so I had my dad to my right and a stranger to my left. Sitting next to strangers instantly makes me uneasy. I feel like they are going to judge me and my little habits and hobbies. While on the plane I played Plants vs. Zombies for the billionth time. It is one of the best free mobile games there is, if you disagree argue with the wall.  For the last two hours I also watched Star Wars Episode I. I’ve said this before but I’...