Shoes and Zen

Well, actually, it wasn't that long at all. It was just really busy at work, busier then I like it to be. I'm getting better about my attitude during rushed and stressful situations, adjusting to it more, but it can still be overwhelming.
I'm thinking about applying for a student position at the university. There is one position that I've had my eye on for quite some time and now I think I will finally fill out the application tomorrow.

I just found out that the guy teaching my Zen Buddhism class is actually the head priest of the Soto Zen community here.
Cool.
I was looking at the website, and I think I may drag myself to a few of the early morning zazen sessions. My current goal is to do two a week during this semester. If I think I can handle more, I will, if it becomes too much, I'll ease up on it. They also have a few evening ones as well :) I never was much of an early bird.

My friend Lara isn't doing well at the moment, shes jobless, broke, and soon, homeless. I offered her my couch until she can get back on her feet. I adore the woman, she's one of the biggest dorks and always makes me smile. I hope life picks up for her.

I found some awesome shoes that I'm going to buy with tomorrow's paycheck. I love shoes, though I'm not one of insanely shoe-obsessed women. I have a pair of well-worn Burkinstocks, my shoes I wear to work, a pair of sneakers for working out it, two pairs of heels, and a pair of knee-high boots. The pair I'm buying tomorrow are comfy all-black converse. I always feel short when I wear all-stars because they have absolutely no heel, but they're so damn comfortable that I don't care. I'm also going to pick up a few more long sleeved t-shirts and some camis while they're still on sale. Huzzah for sales, the salvation of broke college students everywhere. I was going to pick up a bike lock this week too, but there's no rush, so next week's pay can easily cover it.

I want to get into something of a routine this semester. Aside from work, class, and study time, I'm going to try to make it to a few zazen sessions a week, and maybe even yoga at the studio, but if I can't do that, there's always yoga videos until I can afford to go back. And the college gym is free for me, so I might as well use it. I find myself yearning to get involved in life. I'll feel better once I'm in class and learning. I can't wait, even if this semester's classes aren't the most exciting, they will lead to more exciting classes.