Ouch! That smarts!

Last night I totally burned my middle finger. Looks like I wont be “flipping the bird” (hypothetically) for a long time. Before my parents made it into town for the December graduation dinner I wanted to make sure my apartment was looking top notch. As I was emptying my dishwasher I reached for this tupperware lid that had fallen into the bottom of the machine. All I can say is “ouch.” I grazed one of those little burner-coils in the bottom of the washer for no more than a second and my finger immediately turned white and blistered. Who would have known that it was so hot? Anyhow—Monday can be a lazy day. I’m taking the opportunity to make it anything but that (even though I sustained a wound). I’m digging out my thesis again to begin “restructuring” for the May deadline. After rereading my resources I feel like I have a better grip on my thesis than I could have ever had a month ago. I’m also dog sitting my girlfriends friends dog. It’s a handful having two “kids” running around my little apartment. Black and red hair are all over the place. I’m also starting my Christmas shopping today. I might head down “the book route” for several of my family members. No—this isn’t the easy way out. As a student and educator I know how powerful reading can be. Yes… it’s work. At the same time a good book can remove you from our world completely. It is a truly transforming process. Anyhow—I better jet. I’ve got a beaglador and a lab to suit-up for a car ride.
-Dan