Nowadays

Often when I have a lot to do in school, I have a hard time getting anything done. It's against all common sense, but I simply find myself so caught up in the stress of being busy that I have no peace to sit down and actually work. Instead I find a million other things to do. I organize my closet, do the laundry, clean up, bake, or check my emails yet another time. To get around this catch 22, I have forced a new rule upon myself: days when I have a lot to read or write, I am not allowed to stay at home.

So here's my new office: the Seattle's Best. It's very convenient, just around the corner from where I live. And they have great coffee. I also get to sit outside, which is nice; and as the picture demonstrates, it is not very crowded. Peace and quiet, great coffee, and no drawers to be sorted. What more could you ask of an office?

BTW - It is now the end of October and the weather is absolutely gorgeous. The last week, it's been about 25°C (77°F) and bright sunshine every day.

On Wednesday it's Halloween and tonight I carved my first pumpkin ever. Here I am drawing the face.

And off comes the hat.




The yummy seeds were roasted and gone before I had a chance to take any pictures :-)




Facescaping.
 
 


The scary Mr. Pumpkin. Now I am ready for All Hallows Eve.

Went grocery shopping today and found this. I must admit that are two things I haven't put together before. Worth a try?

These hard shell guys live in a little pond on the University of Texas' campus. There are tons of turtles in the area and sooner or later they won't seem exotic. But for now they do. I love the way they stick their heads up while swimming. First you don't notice them, but if you look closer... There are at least ten in this picture.