Days get shorter and I get stronger

The ability to post pictures sometimes detracts from my ability to communicate the impressions and the true depth of some of my experiences here in NOLA.

I often go to a Hare Krishna temple on Sundays for free Indian food. They serve a whole shmorgashboard (sp? lol) of tasty, spicy food. It's all vegetarian too. This past Sunday was a particularly spiritual experience even though I can't say any particular event triggered that off. I think I was just enamored by the silence of the house that evening before I left for dinner. I felt kind of just sitting in one place in time and it didn't matter whether I moved from that place or not.
I had worked that Saturday from 7am until about 5:30, and I had Sunday and Monday off--I think this contributed to my state of mysterious euphoria.

But enough of the crazy talk. We have this amazing Po-Boy place about 3 blocks away from our house. A Po-Boy, stands for Poor Boy, is an anything sandwhich using a crispy and soft French Bread and with lots of fixings on it. My special is a Roast Beef (with gravy) and Catfish Poboy. I want everyone to come down so they can try some -even though half of you guys are vegetarian. The price is great too, it's only 6 bucks for a 16 inch poboy. It was like I was marauded by flavor today, just like in 300.

Anyway, you all know how much I love to talk about food. New Orleans has a lot of it! This coming Monday I am going to apply for Food Stamps, which is going to really take some pressure off my bank account.

Since I have temporarily stopped playing WoW (due to lack of money), I have become a lot more avid about fitness. I can't say my diet has improved a lot, but once I have the food stamps I will be able to get more fruits and veggies and make healthier food. On top of the biking to and from work, I am trying to get out and jog as often as I can. I am thinking of getting WiiFit but I know that all it will be is a fancy scale (and a fad) for 90 bucks. I will definately get Wrath of the Lich Kind when that releases though, Tom, so no worries.

The other day I went for a jog and listened to some new metal songs Dan sent me over email. Thanks Dan, I had a blast! "I will return, much stronger than before, this is my chance to grow beyond the past!"

I felt Autumn in the winds today. This is the first time I have been in a different climate for the changing of the seasons. I can't say Galesburg was very much different than Chicago. There are a lot of little things I miss about home: catching falling leaves, the silent arrival of snow, my glasses fogging up after getting back from a walk, the smell of dead leaves, Chicago style pizza, Enchi's, you guys, other people that listen to metal.
But don't get me wrong! This place rocks, and I finally feel like my own individual person. I don't know if I can ever do without some things living on my own in NOLA gives me: quiet reading space, my own bathroom/shower, my own traffic free room, live music a walk/bike ride away, sensational food, time time time for exploring all I can do. I guess it's kind of wierd that working long weeks still makes me feel like I do more than I did when I was at home or at school (though school was spent worrying/working on papers).

Love and Peace.
Tones