57001--sunrise at the preserve

I finally finished school on Monday, with a 17 page paper that I can't remember what it was about. I was so ready to be done. This last class just killed me. On the upside, I can whip out a flawless 17 page paper on almost any topic.

I kind of sat and stared at my computer on Tuesday, Wednesday, and yesterday, wondering what to do with myself. Today I got up and decided to regain my photography skills, which have badly atrophied in the past 18 months. I woke up early--about 5:30. It's my birthday, so I wanted to do something special. I drove out to the Cosumnes River Preserve, one of my favorite places. Got there just before the sun came up. It was cold, in the 20s, but I had my warm hat on, so I was comfortable. I took some pictures and listened to the birds. It's a stopping place for migratory birds, and there are thousands of them this time of year. I came home and celebrated a normal cholesterol level by cooking up some breakfast sausage.

This should be an interesting year. My work responsibilities are changing--I don't know what I am going to be doing. Some sort of teaching, but not the same teaching I'm doing now. It's too bad, because my job right now is just about perfect, but I'm always up for something new and interesting.

I had a bunch of lab tests yesterday. All normal. I'm being worked up because I am losing the hearing in my right ear. At first they thought it was related to the sinus issues I have had since getting my nose busted, but that's not it. I get to see a specialist next week. I'm curious to know what's going on.

I'm not sure if this is another random entry or I'll make it a regular thing for the year. I'll see how it feels.

Mockingbirds sing
Sing me what the Lord was singing
On the day He made the water
The color of the blues
Sing me that song
Sing me to till the heavens rising
On the day He made the water
The color of my baby's eyes.