february humdrum

Nearly the end of February now, and to be honest it's been the best February in quite a few years (though the standard is very, very low).

I spent a fantastic weekend out in Castleisland in Kerry (stayed at a friend's home, visited Crag caves and the Pantomime, and won the Senior I doubles final).

Made it through the 19th, with the unexpected help of a few good friends from badminton.

Last weekend nine of us from badminton won the Irish Juniors Division II up in Galway (spent Friday night playing cards in Ennis at my teammate's home, had good times in Saturday out in Galway, came home exhausted Sunday).

The view from Ciara's backyard overlooking Ballyallia lake near Ennis in Co. Clare

This week I wrote my third paper (domestic violence and the public/private divide)--didn't sleep more than ten minutes Wednesday, the result of which was that I passed out on Thursday and slept about 13 hours.

And of course I've been working. I have to get a bike. Walking this much (1.5 hours to/from work, plus another hour if I have class) is making my knees twinge. Which then means I can't go running at the gym, which in turn means I'm less in shape than I'd prefer to be for badminton.

Not much news at the moment really. Just kinda getting on with life, but I've a lot to look forward to in March and April. My favourite thing for the moment? The days are getting longer. More light = happier Jessica! I much prefer walking home at sunset rather than in the dark.