Monday, November 25, 2002

Hot Processing

I’ve been pushing this computer to its limits. It’s exactly a year old and is still holding its own but I can tell when it’s feeling the strain. Computers these days have heat sensing devises that turn on fans when the processor is generating high temperatures. Since I’ve been working on the town hall paperwork, there are times when I have Photoshop, Publisher, Access, Word and Front Page all running at the same time. Throw in an occasional side trip to the internet for email and I’ve got this machine working up a sweat. I know because the backup fan kicks in to cool things down. This accessory fan sounds like a Kenmore vacuum and it makes Clancy’s eyes get big and Catherine starts asking, “What the heck is that?” (How are men and cats alike? They're both afraid of the vacuum!)

I went for my Ultrasound on Thursday but haven’t heard back from the doctor. The technician, who can probably analyze the results better than most doctors, isn’t allowed to comment. He didn’t run from the room or utter any expletives while doing the test so I guess that’s a good sign.

I’m taking the week off and doing what I enjoy most. That means sitting in my leather sofa working on computer projects with Clancy sleeping at my feet. Add a hot cup of coffee and I’ve got few complaints.

Going to Sheila's (my sister) on Thanksgiving and hoping for rain later this week.

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June 7, Tuesday 1966

Well, June has arrived and it’s just like it is every year. It seems that I’m doing bad in every subject. English is the only subject I’m hoping for a grade higher than a C. Spanish I don’t like to think about. I’m getting an F now and with 3 more days left I might as well give up. I have a dialogue due Thursday. I know ¾ of it now but even if I do manage to learn it by tomorrow night, I won’t know it well enough. Any other teacher would give you a passing grade if she knew you tried but in Spanish my work doesn’t show it and besides Mr. Villar doesn’t care whether it hurts you or not.

It seems that every year at this time I’m depressed. How happy can you be happy when schools over and you did crumby in all your subjects.

Things sure are changing fast. It’s now being talked over that before we go to Japan we’ll go back east to Pennsylvania & Washington. It would be nice to see all our relatives again and I know it would make grandma feel very good to see us. I’m afraid that when we leave the U.S. this will be the last time we’ll see her. She’s in her 70’s. This will mean mother will go with us on the ship but I really don’t mind. I’ve never taken a jet before and I’d like to see what its like. (Oh brother, my literary talent is wonderful)

Things are moving rather slowly here so we may not get out till July. I want to be here for the North Island carnival so I can have some last fun with my friends.

Father left yesterday for Japan and we’re not sure weather he can make it back for Sheila's wedding or not.