[26 Oct 2007|11:41am] [ mood | indescribable ] So, vacation here is almost over. As usual, I'm not at all ready to go home yet. Well, except for the sake of my car. Pittsburgh lacks easy parking, and I've been--perhaps understandably so--greatly concerned about where I leave it since my car was towed. (Unfairly? I think it was mean, but in a place where parking is scarce, out-of-state plates are an easy target. Not likely to be registered with the apartment building, at least...I paid a parking meter on the street today for my peace of mind.) Thankfully, I have it back. A few more new experiences richer, such as a "Where'd it go?" moment, watching a display of Em's capability while I'm still blank-faced, riding in a cab, and, well, this may be one of the more memorable events because it's a mishap, but the trip's been great fun. The Carnegie Main library here is impressive, in both book/media volume and in architecture. It's a shame I can't check a whole lotta stuff out, yes? I've a few items out on Em's card, but I'm only here...not enough time longer. There's a neat collection of stories in French for the French I or II student from the college library--I haven't made it through the first story, if I will, but it has reminded me of words I've forgotten and has shown me phrases I can recognize but would not have used on my own. I sat in on one writing class *shrug*. Not bad, but doesn't make me want to jump back into curriculum ;) Chambray, Em's new cat, is settling in very well. I'd hoped so, and am happy to see it. I've been crocheting--this is the time of year I start that up again--and I have hopes I can make a small, colorful, blanket. I always fail at any larger projects; generally, anything over a square foot is something to be proud of, because I seldom stick with it long enough. This time, though, I've a base about the size of a scarf. I'd almost want to end it here, 'cause I haven't successfully made one of those, either, but...nah. I'm excited to see more of Em's friends later, and I wish I could stay longer with all of them. I'll leave after we all go out to dinner. *tear* Unless something happens to my car... 1 comment|post comment

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