Half a Dozen Things

I tried to make this a baker's dozen, but when I reached the sixth entry I found myself ready for bed and out of ideas.

1... Toastmasters tonight. I gave my fourth speech. It would have benefited from additional preparation, but it's done and my lesson is learned. I give another speech in three weeks as I'm trying to complete the first workbook (10 speeches total) before the year is out. *Whew* What comes to mind is this: who asks for a homework assignment? That's exactly what I did tonight. It feels a little crazy.

2... Almost a full moon tonight. Or maybe it is complete. I couldn't be certain, but the yellow moon that hung low in the sky and dipped in or out of a haze of clouds was beautiful.

3... Raccoons again in the dumpsters tonight. We've got a whole family of 'em living here at my apartment complex. They are adorable. Also, my camera phone doesn't do well in dim lighting, so there is no photographic evidence. But there are definitely witnesses. Oh yes. Yes there are.

4... I'm going to renew my lease! Hey, how about that. I'm eight months in one spot and I've just decided I'm going to be at this place a whole year from now. I've moved 4 times in the past 3 years, so this will be a treat. The only circumstance that could shake this is that Corporate Training job I've been gunning for. Even then it would take convincing. My digs are the bee's knees. My neighbor is bomb. Moving's a bitch. There you have it.

5... Listened to Mozart's Requiem on the way home tonight. The music tears through my head sometimes, and tonight it was on. It makes me miss playing piano. I contemplate resuming lessons and a Bachelor's Degree and oh, how I do love music. Still, I have a propensity for spreading myself thin and I'm going to focus on Toastmasters for the rest of the year. Did I mention I have 4.5 months to give 6 speeches? Well, I'm going to try.
Additionally, this is the recording of the Requiem I purchased. I've known about it for over a dozen years and finally decided it was time. If you are looking for such a recommendation, here it is.

6... Roommate *and friend* Lisa is still amazing. I'm learning a lot and she's learning a lot and we love each other like sisters. My apartment sometimes feels cramped & I've contemplated putting the kitchen table in my garage. Who can say if that would actually be beneficial, even if I was able to make room for the chairs as well. There's nothing else that could fit in its place. Though a baby grand would be okay by me. Yeah. That's not going to happen.