i am back amongst the living. well, nearly anyway. sunday night i returned from ireland, from the european juggling convention, totally deprived of sleep, hayfevered, after a reasonably long journey looking forward to my bed.
to my surprise i have required a new housemate during my absence who very loudly introduced herself to me. well, actually she didnt, she just started talking to me without introducing herself. failing to find some sympathy for my blurry existence she kept blabbing along and completely ignored my desperate attempts to detach myself from her to find some well-deserved sleep. i have been living in that place for quite some time now and all i want is a bit of peace and quiet, but this incredibly absurd woman just wouldnt let me have it. going on and on she actually made me try to fix the telly (which was perfectly fine before i left) and the internet (which was probably just in a mood again and would eventually fix itself).
after she repeatedly asked me how long i was gonna live here for, although i had already told her several times that i was gonna move out within the next week or so, i got a bit snappy. just listen to me girl and keep the noise down. but when she demanded of me i should figure out why her computer connection wouldnt work and to look at her wireless chip it got simply a little bit too much. i dont like being rude to people, but this preposterous woman was just a little bit too much for me. i basically left her there to her own devises, not caring about intercultural communications or hospitality, nevermind a friendly welcome. i still didnt know her name at that point.
finally after rumbling around for half an hour, crawling under sofas, digging for cables, checking connections to satisfy the needs of my new housemate i finally made it to my bed. and there i stayed. at some point on monday i made it outside to grab some food, same on tuesday, but apart from that i have been hiding in my room. partly because i was absolutely shattered and partly because i tried to avoid my new housemate. i think some more people have moved in, but maybe if i keep quiet they won't bother me. it's not that i mind being around people, it's just that i exactly know how the few conversations with those new people are going to turn out and its not a very interesting prospect. so instead of wasting my time with them i think i rather sort out a few things here in my room and finally start packing.
yes, i am moving, hopefully soon. some to and fro with the house, new house now and hopefully all sorted by tomorrow and then i am out of here.
oh, the convention. it was very nice. first we had to survive the biggest storm ireland has ever seen (well, that might be exaggerated, but it definately was the worst i had ever experienced, especially in a tent) and then the sun came out. unfortunately i got quite ill, some sort of food poisening i guess, nothing major, but enough to let my birthday be a minor concern of mine. pity. i would have liked to have a nice party, but instead i was crawling in my tent feeling miserable. oh well, maybe next time. once i got better i thoroughly enjoyed the convention. many nice people, some of which i knew before, some new. didnt do much juggling though - still a bit wobbly on my knees, but saw some very nice new stuff.
well, well. after passing out for nearly two days i guess its time i embrace reality again tomorrow and sort out my accomodation, get some boxes and start packing. cant wait to get out of here.
