I'm really disliking this internet connection right now.

I hadn't seen the boy across the street at the Art Centre yesterday, but I wanted to go out anyway. It's been raining a lot lately, so I swiped my roommate's umbrella. I'm not sure she's coming back to campus anyway. Though that still doesn't explain where my teachers are, but it might just be coincidence and there's a bunch of teacher's conventions. My art teachers are always off on those. I walked to the far parking lot, because just past there is an old abandoned church that some kids in town bought and converted to a commune. The graveyard is still intact and there's a cute little calico kitty running around there. She's always been really sweet and cuddly, so I like to visit. Today, however, she seemed to want nothing to do with me. I'm thinking she might be in heat, but I don't understand how that works for a cat. Regardless, I was hissed at. Not something I'm happy about.

I passed this lovely tree on the way back! I pulled out my camera to take a picture, but the battery died really fast. I hate that camera. I need to call Sony about getting it fixed. It's never held a good charge, and I tried to replace the battery and it still pulls this inconvenient fit! Oh, the tree though. The branches were twisted and lovely, really sculptural.

Even after all that, I walked back to the dorm and the boy was back. I figured I'd ask him if his teachers have been there, or at least try to figure out if it's just my dorm that shorts out on electric and internet. I was really uncomfortable the whole time. He kept telling me what I think isn't right, but he looked really unwell. Maybe he hadn't slept in a while? Or maybe he's one of those night-owls and he's stayed up more than he can handle. I think I'll try to catch him early in the morning and see if he's more coherent.

I got mom's mittens finished, so I'll be starting a pair of socks up. I think my grandma still likes blue, so I want to use this really pretty color I picked up a while back. It's kind of a cerulean blue, but it's got variegation, so there's random patches of navy and white. I think it will be interesting to see how it all knits up.

We've been back to school for a while now, supposedly... My roommate hasn't come back. The internet connection still isn't regular. I haven't seen hardly anyone else around campus. I really don't know how to explain it either, but the TV keeps repeating itself. I've left it on Cartoon Network and it's been the same episode of Johnny Test everytime it comes on.

I think my eyes stopped bugging out though. I don't see that blip anymore.
No calls from mom yet. I'm worried about her...

I am also worried about my bruise. It's not going away, and I'm not sure how healthy that is. I also haven't been eating much, but I've not been hungry. I'm going to ask the kid across the street about what's going on. He stands out there for an hour or two every day in front of the Art Centre.

I drove mom to the base, which then took her to the airport. I misunderstood what she had asked of me. But now that she's a million miles away I miss her more than ever. I have to appropriate funds to get calling cards.

Strange thing happened yesterday as I was walking across the road to my dorm... The road was a little wet, and the fallen leaves don't help... A car hit me. I was in the crosswalk, going from East Campus to West Campus, and the guy just...  I felt the impact, but it wasn't as bad as the movies make it look. You'd think they would have seen me! I'm not hurt badly. A couple of bruises. The person kept on going, though. What nerve! I guess I'm not the first person at campus to have that happen though. One of my friends last year got hit and rolled over the top of the car. He was fine too. People just need to slow down. Where could they have to be that hitting someone is acceptable behavior?

Additionally... I've been having trouble connecting to the internet anymore. I suppose it's just because of break. There's hardly anyone around. Even in town, it's like the whole place went away to see family. I've seen a few students but they don't seem very sociable.

I'm still seeing that thing out of the corner of my eye. It's... not quite like a blind spot. It's more of... I don't know how to describe it... Have you ever seen the mothman prophecies? I get that mood that I think Richard Gere must have been in. A cross of "what was that?" and "am i crazy?". I can see it moving. But I can never catch it. I might just be too stressed, what with mom being overseas, being alone here at campus, and that stupid driver.

I think the cable is out too. Static on most channels. I've just conceded to knitting. It's much more relaxing.

I can't wait for school to be back in session though. I miss my friends.

I was approved to stay here for Thanksgiving. Just in time too. Checkout times are this Thursday. I've gotten mom's mail address as well, so I will try to put together a care package. Tomorrow is the day I have to drive her off to the airport, so... I've sent an email out to all my teachers explaining what is going on.

I just hope nothing bad happens when she gets there.

I'm much farther on her mittens now. I'm sorry I don't have more to write about. I've just been so exhausted for some reason. I know I have to be insanely tired at the least. I keep seeing things in my peripheral vision. Like... shadows. But I'm sure it's just my eyelashes.

anywhoo, off to class and then a nap

Class today is over and I've got minimal homework. (2 pages). My boyfriend called and said he's off of work for the weekend. He lives 40 minutes away and we go to different colleges. We'd hang out more, but our schedules don't seem to allow it. So I suppose I'll be hanging out with him after work both days.

I realized today I made a mistake in my scarf. I don't want to undo 4 rows of knitting to get to it, but it ruins the design.
The dorm's been having some problem with bugs. I need to spray in here again.

Mom told me last night that the army called her overseas. She is a nurse, so she has to go. She also told me she is going to put most of our things into storage close to the house, that I will have a key, but we are selling the house. She wants to relocate later. I don't know how long she'll be away, but now I have to get the paperwork done so that I can stay on campus during Thanksgiving break. I would go to stay with my boyfriend, but his parents are up in Maine, and he's going to be out with some of his friends.

I guess I should work on those mittens for my Mom. I'm having trouble finding patterns since I only have certain size needles. Maybe I should just buy some. I'm too old fashioned. Which reminds me I need to get Mom's military address before she leaves. I forgot where she said she was going. Germany or something. I've the worst memory. I will have to drive her to the base in a week.

So much drama so soon! Exams are coming up in a few weeks. I will need to stock up on energy drinks and aspirin. Maybe my study methods are strange.

Oh! I got a friend. I have to figure out how to better work this livejournal thing. One of my friends has a deadjournal. Isn't that funny?