I'm not sure if I have anything to say; I mainly just felt it was time for an update, and to get the "I'm depressed" journal off of my page. It's close to a month now since I got dumped, and I suppose I'm more or less over it. I've at least gone out on another date since then, and while that didn't lead to anything special, it was nice to at least meet someone new. But, alas, my singlehood continues for now...

This is Homecoming weekend, which usually leaves me feeling *very* bittersweet, and often more on the bitter side. It's great to get to see former students who come back to visit, but sometimes it is more depressing when they leave again, and it reminds me that I'll never get to have them as my students again. I probably get too attached to some of them, but I never like having to say goodbye (at least not to those I'm close to).

The experience of Homecoming can also wear me out, as it usually involves a lot of short conversations (some of which never progress past small talk, and small talk *always* wears me out...), and that combined with the intense emotions of the day are just tiring. I'm glad I get to see one former student for lunch tomorrow, so we can have a bit more time to get caught up (who is most likely the only former student who is likely to read this, as she has a dA account, and is actually the person who got me on here in the first place...).

Um, what else can I talk about? I wish I could see my adorable niece, who lives in Seattle. I sent her a Halloween card last week; it had Pooh and Piglet on it (in Halloween costumes of course), and my sister (her mother) told me that Riley (my niece) calls the card her "Pooh book" and "is quite in love with it." (Riley is almost 2, btw...). Now I'm trying to see if I can find any Pooh Thanksgiving cards...

Speaking of holidays, I'm dreading the inevitable early start to "Christmas season." I saw Christmas decorations for the first time today, in Target, next to the Halloween decorations. *Sigh* Soon there will be at least 3 local radio stations playing 24-7 Christmas music, most of it the crappy Christmas music I can't stand (15 versions of "Sleigh Bells" and lots of stuff by Kenny G...) I think that alone explains why so many people get depressed during the holidays...

Well, I suppose that is enough pontificating and ranting for tonight. I wish much joy and mirth and creative energy to all my faithful journal readers.

With great power comes great responsibility.
--Stan Lee