I discovered the library this week. So great. I had forgotten what it was like to actually go into a library and pick out a book I wanted to read just for fun. I also discovered that there was an ample supply of relatively new DVDs along with oldies. (Unlike in the library in my hometown where there are still VHS tapes from the 90s and likely earlier...ya usually don't go to the library for movies...) I also obtained a library card...which officially makes 3 different places that I have a library card...nerd much...Though it will take a little while to get used to the layout of this particular library in terms of finding books I think it will be a good investment. And discovered that it's super close to my house which is pretty great.

I also somewhat started doing research for my paper that I have to write for my spring course. Proving to be interesting and crazy (and somewhat heartbreaking) with what you can find on certain topics and how it relates to specific countries.

I had gotten a cross-stitch kit from Wal-Mart earlier in this month and have started to work on it. While I usually try to stay away from buying Wal-Mart products (other than certain food items) I figured I needed something to do with my time and it was cheap. It's turning into a moderately fun project to work on.

Oh and I discovered that biking to Signal Hill is entirely doable. Originally I thought I would have to take the bus up to Sunterra and then down again to Signal Hill which trip would take at least 2 hours. But then yesterday I was checking out a reception hall with a friend for her wedding this weekend and we needed to go to Signal Hill and run a couple errands. Turns out that it's actually pretty simple and closer to home than I expected. H'ray for more shopping options! Though I still probably won't go over there as much but it was still good to find that out.

So ya. That's about all that's been going on. Somewhat of a relaxing week since I don't have to work. It's been good. Though I'm finding it difficult to get outside for exercise and fresh air when I don't have a reason to go outside...bummer. I really do enjoy being outside but prefer to be outside when well there's something to go outside for whether it's going to the store or to a friend's house or to work. I can't exactly use the being out in nature excuse since well it's a city and actually getting outside of the city requires a little more effort and maybe a car and maybe some time...none of which I have...ok I have the time, at least this week, but I don't have the car. So I guess I will have to devise a plan to get outside more regularly and do some exploring for the slightly less city parts and the slightly more nature parts of this city...

Have a gooder and watch out for walruses!