Today I saw a man covered in tattoos with plugs the size of cheeseburgers, clearly on drugs twitching on the subway and his presence really scared me. I saw 2 women who came in to take a Prenatal class at the Eastside studio with diamond rings literally the size of ring pops (remember those?- who would want a ring that big, I don't know!). I saw an injured woman in a walker walking literally one inch at a time because that's all she could do and her dog patiently beside her gazing up at her one paw at a time, I could see in their eyes how much love they had for eachother.
Today I learned that studies have shown great evidence that expertise is reached almost purely through practice, and although its very controversial, there is little to no evidence that talent actually exists. I really love my cognition class.
It has been a crazy week. I emailed 36 breeders after the Saturdays very sad event. I learned that cavalier breeders are some of the rudest, most condescending snobs I have ever emailed, with very special exceptions. I am still on the hunt for little pumpkin, but prospects are looking good. I have been living and breathing little German Eva, the character I'm playing in Kindertransport. And monday I did my first ever MRI. Don't worry, nothing is wrong with me. I did it for money. $50 dollars to be exact, for two hours of my time. Let me tell you, when you want something badly enough your money-making strategies can get VERY creative. I don't think I would do it again however. I was in the machine for almost a full two hours, pressing a button every 9 seconds or so (LOST anyone? - unfortunately I've been too busy to watch it this week!) And when I got out my neck hurt and I felt dizzy and nauseous for hours. Nate was in California last weekend so I haven't had my "relaxing, not a care in the world, I'm in love" time in almost 2 weeks. It's funny how spending time with certain people can instantly relax you and calm you down. Nate definitely does this for me. I can be a giant stress ball but when he gets there for a short period of time it seems to melt away and without my weekly dose of it I begin to stop functioning. I'm thinking about keeping him around.
This photo makes my day everytime I see it.
