Ides of March

Busy month! Balancing full-time work and part-time school is difficult. At times, I come home from work exhausted, unmotivated to study, and only wanting to sleep. Only a few weeks left of school. I handed in my lineage culture report. I had to create a family lineage chart of my extended family. It was rather large and I could not fit all of my father's mother's siblings all on the sheet. She had twelve brothers and sisters. I had to talk about my kinship's structure and culture. I find it difficult and challenging because I really only associate with my nuclear family and a pair of siblings.

This past month, I went to the Green Living Show with Demanda. We had a great time checking out all the eco-friendly products and organic foods. The first show was a huge success. I also went to the Drum & Light Festival at the Wise Hall. There was a ten-person band, Hard Rubber Orchestra, playing brass, percussion, and keyboards. Along with projected art and contact dancing, the show was amazing. I don't know why there isn't a lounge in Vancouver that has weekly shows like that where you can sit, watch and listen while sipping frou-frou cocktails.

I got to hang out with my niece a few times. We went to Castle fun Park to play mini golf. We opted for the Jungle theme. It felt more like the American south swamp lands. Poor girl tried to cross a marsh to go to the shack and got her foot water logged. She had to play the rest of the course barefoot. I also taught her how to play Air Hockey.

Last night, I went with Demanda and G to a roller disco party in a commercial loft. Everyone was dressed in disco or sports 70s. Peopled danced in the centre and others skated around. It was really awesome.

Today, I am going to F&G's to finish up our sarees for Recompression. I decided to go this year after missing last year. I am in the Arabian Nights cabin. So excited! I bought two beautiful sarees: one red with turquoise beading and one black with silver and blue detailing. The idea of getting away from the city for the weekend and relaxing with friends is long overdue.

I am still attempting to plan my travels this year. I am worried that a friend is going to flake on the Europe trip. There is an option to go to Singapore and Malaysia. I think Thailand is on for next year. Burning Man? Not quite sure about this year. I have a great option to camp with great group of people. Not really excited about the American Dream theme. But alternating years seems to work best for me.

Listening to: Electric Light Orchestra - All Over the World