February 27--Turtles all the way down

[zyzyly]

I was up fairly early to look at my assignments that are due this weekend, and to participate in a phone chat with my fellow students. We talked about the assignments and about our upcoming trip to the Boise State Campus in a little more than a week. We talked about what we will be wearing and what we should eat while we are there.

I worked on homework for a while before Malida and I went out to walk along the creek. It has been partly cloudy and in the mid 60s, but no rain on the horizon. There were lots of people out walking this morning on the creek trail. One of the best things about this trail is that everyone says hi to each other. It is a friendly spot. There's even a guy who reads novels while he walks, but looks up and smiles when he passes by anyone.



The turtles love the weather, and they were out in force today. There must have been dozens in this one spot. I count 36 in the picture. The turtles are another favorite thing about the creek.

After walking we went to our favorite noodle place for some noodles. Whenever we come in, the woman who serves us asks us if we are going to have the same thing we always have. We almost always say we are not sure, but then end up ordering the same thing we always have. She laughs as she takes our order. I guess that means we are regulars.


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When I was a kid, I used to stop on the way home from school at the little diner near our house and get a corn dog. I remember the day I walked in and the cook just started making it before I ordered. I never went back after that. I was embarrassed that I was no longer anonymous and invisible. I had issues when I was a kid.

Now it pleases me when someone remembers me. Mostly.

Comments

[thoughtsbykat.livejournal.com]

It must have been a nice walk along the creek. That's a lot off turtles. I'll have to go back and see if I can find 36.

[zyzyly.livejournal.com]

A few of them are piled up on top of each other--they do that sometimes.

[gurdonark.livejournal.com]

I think a trip to Boise would be fun. Great wildlife areas nearby. Those turtles are cool. I love the way they bask in good weather. It is a fine thing to be a regular with "the usual."

[zyzyly.livejournal.com]

When I was stationed in a town outside of Boise, I loved coming into town and exploring the surrounding areas. This trip is all business from morning to night, but when I come next year, I am going to try and fit in an extra couple of days to explore.

The campus sit on the river, so if I get a chance I will walk for a bit and see what I can see.

[basefinder.livejournal.com]

Your creek looks like a great place to walk.

Are there special dietary restrictions in Boise?

[zyzyly.livejournal.com]

Haha no--more about which restaurants we want to try while we are there. The faculty tell us there are some great places to eat.

When I was stationed at Mtn. Home, I remember the best restaurant in Boise being a Sizzler or something, so I am hoping they have evolved a bit.

[howeird]

I've never been one to order the same thing at the same place regularly, but it does make me feel good that when I walk into my favorite local Thai place, they speak to me in Thai. And one waitress always asks if I want Cha Yen, though the answer may not be yes.

[zyzyly.livejournal.com]

Yeah I like that too. Our local thai place knows us well, and if I call in an order for Malida, they understand what I mean by "spicy".

[elainetyger.livejournal.com]

Beautiful picture, though not my kind of food. I like when a barista starts making my coffee the way I like it (Tony at Maroon cafe/bakery near me probably thinks of me as named "large, cream, no sugar" instead of "Elaine"), but I don't like it if the food is one I feel guilty about eating because it's fattening. I still have issues and would maybe stop going.

[zyzyly.livejournal.com]

It's funny how we react to being noticed.

[asakiyume.livejournal.com]

That bowl of soup looks like a whole world.

And interesting what you say about moving from craving anonymity to liking being if not known then at least recognized (mostly).

Happy sunny turtles.