Skinny Legs and All

One of the books I love the most is "Skinny Legs and All" by Tom Robbins. The character, Can O'Beans says, "Every time they substitute an all-purpose, sloppy slang for the words that would actually describe an emotion or a situation, it lowers their reality orientations, pushes them farther from shore, out onto the foggy water of alienation and confusion." That quote resonated with me today. I may not be the one losing my grip with reality, but I can see those who are being overcome, and for some reason, that puts me in a foggy water of alienation and confusion.

Am I overwhelmed? Well, a little bit. I am tired, but thankful. Everything is going pretty well for me. However, my house may tell another story. It's suffering from neglect. If I were it's parent, I would be arrested, but I thrive in this atmosphere. I don't let myself drown. The demos have been amazing. My brain is literally growing. I'm fascinated by what the teachers are sharing and can't wait to take it back in to my class. I have a list of books bigger than me waiting to be read and all I want to do is jump in and read and read and read. But then, I want to sleep.

I did manage to write like a fiend today. I brainstormed a list of professional pieces. I made a list of about 6 things, including turning my demo into a paper and talking through a program I would like to pilot (which is listed on Google Groups right now). I also started a narrative for a DonorsChoose grant, which Inga edited for me. I'm about ready to send it. I also wrote a LONG letter that I needed to get out. I wrote notes on my demo...things I want to add and change. I wrote all day. Then I came home and had to write a letter to the insurance company. Now this. Woosh!

Now I know how Can 'O Beans feels.