A lot of things have changed recently in my life. Here are the things that stick out to me the most. These are, by no means, in any kind of order. . .

• Number I: (_Beard_) I have been growing a beard for about a year now. This is coming from somebody who would shave everyday, wore New Romo makeup, and got mistaken for a women. It has been a truly humbling and inspiring experience. I especially love the fact that I get called "sir" all the time and I never get carded. Last year around this time of finals I stopped shaving. I wonder how long this beard will last.
• Number II:(_Spinach_) I remember when I was a child we would have spinach all the time. I remember how scrawny I was and how much I aspired to be Popeye and have strong muscles. Unfortunately, that never worked out for me. I spent years atrophying and recovering from accidents. Years spent in rehabilitation centres and physical therapy. I spent over a decade without the stuff, and now I have begun to slowly incoorperate it into my diet.
• Number III:(_Friends_) I have made so many new friends, but unfortunately have also been getting distant with people I have known half of my life. I hate to lose touch, but I knew it was bound to happen. In that time I have made two of the best people I have ever met, and I feel blessed to have them fill that void.
• Number IV:(_Beer_) I used to never drink beer. I hated the taste. Now, I drink beer all the time. I find it absolutely fascinating. You can get more flavours that you would with wine and other alcoholic beverages. Besides, I love me some hops, especially before they run out.
• Number V:(_Photogreaphy_) I have been shooting more and more digitally. It is insane, considering I always shot analogue. It has been a convenient change for me and also very cost saving.
• Number VI:(_Glasses_) I wear my glasses everyday now. I no longer wear my contacts. They mess with my eyes. In January I booked an appointment with the opthalmologist to see what is happening with my deteriorating optic nerve.
• Number VII:(_Education_) I have decided to chande my major. I have always been really talented and creative, but since it is such a huge part of my life I feel that although I am a biological science major, the arts will always be in my life. No mattter what. I feel that every day that goes by. I love science more and more.
• Number VIII:(_Family_)There is so much here. My younger sister is pregnant. My older sister is moving to New York to get a new lease on life. I have found out that two of my sisters are lesbians. I feel like my family is falling apart. And every day that goes by. I just want to flee the country and go back to the old counrty. It is just one of those things. My sister keeps telling me I should move in with her. But it feels hard leaving school here and just pick up and leave. I am not financially secure to do that. I keep thinking maybe this is what I need. . .or not. I am so fickle about these things.
• Number IX:(_Websites_)I finally broke down and got a Flickr, except nobody really knows about it. It is just there basically for me to favourite everybody's images. Also, I am considering getting and account of Twitter, but really, who would listen to my rambling. Finally, I have replaced, the MySpace with this. It feels more productive.
• Number X:(_Financial_)I have been spending less and less money on things. I hardly ever buy clothes andymore, which blows because I need some stuff with long sleeves, or just a really nice coat. I know I need pants, but really? I like tops so much better. This recession has definately pushed me to be more thoughtful about my money.