music etc

My world is so busy right now. I can't exactly complain, as it's mostly because of all the wonderful projects I'm pursuing, but I am SO TIRED! All this work work work is leaving my brain fried! I've done so many creative things in the past few days, and while (like I said) that has been a good thing, I also have many other things to do and a pile of things to sell on ebay (like a marvelous musicman guitar). I love being creative but it's a lot of work! If only I could find a way to have 27 hours in the day! :-)

fireplaces

I am generally not impressed with fireplaces. It's probably mostly because I am not impressed with fires in general. A stone fireplace would be prettier than most brick fireplaces, and the adobe hearths are pretty neat, but regardless, a fire does not distribute heat very evenly - it's too warm when your are close and too cold when you are far away. Plus fireplaces are a pain to clean. And that's not even considering the risks of house fire created by a fire in a fireplace - it's not a huge risk, but definitely more than if you don't have a fire at all! I'd just as soon have NO fireplace and create an entertainment corner instead!

exercise

In a few more months, my gym membership will be coming up for renewal. Barring any financial catastrophes, I will be renewing it. Having a gym membership has been good for me, physically. Now I exercise regularly, I've lost weight, and I'm much much stronger. Some of the other gymgoers are kinda nutty, IMO - it can be amusing to listen to them debating the best supplements or protein powders for building the most muscle - but listening to that nonsense is a small sacrifice for all the physical benefits.