I have decided on a new relaxation/reflection technique. I enjoy smoking because I get to stand outside, think about whatever I want to, and watch what's going on. My new strategy is that in lieu of smoking, I will drink a mug of tea/coffee. This isn't entirely new, because I've tried it before but felt stupid standing outside with a mug watching people. But I think I need to overcome my sensitivity to what others may think of me.



I love that the garden by our door looks abandoned.

I want to go to Chapters to pick out all kinds of books to read, but I already have 6 on order from the library. I remember as a kid I used to have 3 or 4 books on the go at a time. I've been considering broadening my reading interests to biographies. I think I've always hesitated because I feel like I can't be sure of how true they are. Even if I'm reading an autobiography, some details won't be accurate. And I feel betrayed by this, because they're in the non-fiction section.