I had the best time last night. Some would say I wasted my day away by not doing any homework, shopping, reading, working, etc. I did go to one job interview which was pretty easy. A small accounting firm that felt they needed to defend and compare themselves to the Big Six. After that I tried to give blood, but was turned down because of my travels to some possible malaria region in Thailand. I was a little disappointed because giving blood is like a ritual for me. It cleans me out. I feel better. Anyway, I was taking malaria pills when I traveled in March. I knew that there might be a risk there (according to Brica's doctor), but I think it was pretty safe.
Anyway, so the good part of the day came later after I wasted away the afternoon. I went to the Japanese conversation table that is held every Friday. Once you go up the steps at the Espresso Royale, it is like you're in a different world. Half of the people are speaking in Japanese and everyone is generally friendly. There is definitely something strange there. Anyway, I ended up shooting the breeze with friends for over two hours. Then Traci and I went around the corner to the Brew and View to see My Best Friend's Wedding.
Considering I just went to MY best friend's wedding, the movie was rather interesting. My best friend, Liza, and I have never really had a romantic relationship. I think there were times when she wanted more out of the relationship, and there were times when I was interested in her, but luckily we always just stayed friends. Still it was funny to see her get married after all these years. I knew that she and Seth would end up together, but it is just so permanent. I don't know what I want to say here. Just that the movie brought back lots of memories.
Traci and I stayed up talking for a while. We would slip in and out of Japanese and even tried some Spanish for a bit. It was kind of idle talk that doesn't really need a purpose. With lots of friends, I feel the need to argue about politics or something serious. It was nice just to talk about life and times. We exchanged CDs from our favorite Japanese band. We talked about common friends and the old days in class together. It was a rather relaxing evening.
Then I wake up this morning thinking about all the things that I need to be doing. I tried to read some of my tax textbook, but I was about fall asleep. Instead I balanced my checkbook and sent out some bills. It was a productive afternoon, but I still have tons of work for tomorrow and Monday.
Tonight I have tickets to a ballet (Jungle Book) with Cecily. Then I am supposed to go dancing with Josh and his new girlfriend. It is a pretty crazy social schedule. It reminds me of my days in Japan when I didn't have to worry so much about studying. A conversation with any friend, new or old, was bound to give me new insight into life in Japan. I think all of the exchange students felt so much happier just to be social beings rather than the solitary ones that we are in America.
Anyway, so I am having trouble getting back into the studying here. Even my exam the other night didn't jerk me out of my fantasy world. But then I think, what is so wrong? Why do I have to spend all of my time studying for exams, preparing for interviews, writing thank-you letters, etc. It's all a bunch of crap sometimes. You would think if humans were so smart, we might find a way to enjoy our lives without craving newer more expensive toys that force us to work harder and more boring jobs. Such is the life of an aspiring accountant.