1 year+ after katrina

this area still isn't recovered, and isn't completely functioning. you don't usually notice it, but you can tell when you realize half the restauraunts aren't open to the usual times, if they're open at all, the 24hr walmart is only open till 10, *and* said walmart is so understaffed that the tire and lube dept can't do both tires and oil changes on the same day. (although what really burns me is that they don't have signs up to that effect, anywhere, you just go in and take your chances.)

you can also tell when driving on some of the back roads. even though they look much improved even since march, they still look trashed.

in other news:

been having trouble sleeping lately. last night, 1/2 perc + alcohal, and still little sleep. got some kind of sniffles, but i'm not sure if it's a cold or allergies. i promised gleann abhann diamond i'd be at crown this weekend, but at this rate, i may be sleeping instead. and i actually would like to go, as it would be neat to see the fighters.

i have decided i am ADD when it comes to stitching. i have a half-dozen BAPs already started, and last night i started separating thread for a needlepoint i bought the other day.

i'm not sure what to call it when it comes to my fanfic interests...

-bs, tired, frustrated, and mildly depressed