May Day
More evidence today that I don't make a good Wiccan. Or maybe just evidence that it's hard for me to get excited about anything any more. Today is/was May Day, alternately known as Beltane, my favoritist of favorite holidays. And what did I do? Nothing. OK, I suppose I stood outside in the sun and felt truly blessed. I suppose I did Tai Chi in a grassy field for an hour. I suppose I fornicated raunchily on my living room floor. Yeah, all of these are wonderfully legitimate ways to celebrate the "first day of summer." But the truth is, I wasn't thinking about it and didn't really put any meaning into it. I didn't call down any divine entity or give myself a holy moment. I didn't really feel enthused about trying to make some magic. I just felt banal. Glad to have some sun (freaking FINALLY) but banal. I'm not a good witch.

But yes, I was busy. I had class from 9 to 1. Then I declared a Japanese major and worked for an hour on a computer in my office. I organized my life a bit, went home, changed, had an OV staff meeting, went to dinner with Justin's second cousin and her husband, came home, did homework, and now, exhaustedly am blogging before bed. I should feel accomplished... so I will. I like my classes this term. My professors are all amicable and knowledgeable. I managed to get an A on my last photo assignment despite my reserves about it. I think my PhotoJ professor liked my Seattle Knights assignment today; he was very generous in his critique despite my shoddy prints. I just hope I can pull off the next assignment OK: The assignment is to make a photographic representation of an idea or concept (like "speed," "anger," "femininity," etc.). I'm doing loneliness. So, if you'd like to help me with my homework, the question of the evening is, what images come to mind when you think of loneliness?