Boredom does funny things...

EDIT: The pitter patter of rain outside my open window accompanied by Groove Salad (iTunes radio, under Ambient) is so relaxing. :]

I was planning on getting a lot done today. But the lethargy from my flu made me succumb to the pull my computer has over me.... Dammit.

Still, I did do some things today.

I suppose it started with me waking up at a relatively normal hour, rather grudgingly of course. Denis popped in around 10:00 and commenced the process of waking me up. I was up by 10:30. Then, after much loitering, she "convinced" me to go on a bike ride with her a Leah. By convinced, I mean she offered money. And me being the cheap 20 dollar whore Scrooge that I am accepted her offer.

Almost 2 hours later, I wheeled my bike into the driveway, took a nice, tepid/lukewarm shower, and collapsed into my computer chair. I wasn't physically fatigued or anything, but I was still tired. It was a really puzzling feeling. I'm pretty sure it has to do with my flu. Apparently my jogging/walking for 10-30 minutes every day (depending on how lazy I am) is paying off. I'm no longer exhausted as easily, and muscles don't ache as much. Plus, the bones in my feet somehow feel stronger. Stretching before bed is nice too, unless you're idiotic like I am and overstretch. I'm still feeling the aches from two days ago.

I'm happy my flu is almost gone. I loaded up on various teas, and I feel so much better. A mixture of Green Tea, Rose Hip, and Elder flower is miraculous. It usually takes me a week or two to get over a cold, and I'm almost through after only 2-3 days. Granted, Nyquil probably helped because I was too antsy to sleep.

So, I made a new layout for the blog. I like the idea of making it look like a traditional journal. I'd have made it more complex, but the simplicity suits my needs. I still have to make a new layout for my site, so I don't want to waste time designing other things. I can't wait to get my site up and running. Still need a good gallery script. I saw a really good one, but I can't remember what it was or what site it was on. I really, really want to learn PHP/MySQL or some other scripting language. Until then, I'm stuck using opensource freeware. Which isn't bad, but I want something to call mine. I'm just greedy like that. I'm really geeky when it comes to HTML/CSS. I can't help but edit and dissect to my hearts content.

Been racking my brains for ideas for my art homework. And webdesign. And personal doodles. I'm so inspirationless. I was really inspired about an hour ago, but one of my computer monitors wouldn't work, and all of my energy, enthusiasm, and temporary creativity was sapped while I was trying to fix it. Probably only a temporary fix, but it'll do.

Any ideas would help, no matter how supposedly cheesy or crappy. Truth is, I've been feeling dejected lately. Let's just say I don't mind criticism, even if it's brutally harsh, as long as it's constructive. Just saying "that sucks, get better" doesn't help me in the least, and makes me less motivated. I really have been considering an art-related career, but when I hit these motivation slumps it makes me doubt if I'm cut out for such a thing. Knowing myself, I'll end up giving up and working in some cubicle or something for the entirety of my life, until I die from a freakish accident involving staplers and a penguin insurrection... and I'll be too dead to laugh/be terrified at the scene.


That's all I have for now...

-Julie

p.s. This is the cutest thing I've ever seen:

Click your mouse to feed him. Click on the center of the wheel to make him run again. Also, if there's not food, he'll follow your cursor.