Hey everybody! How is everyone? Tell me about your week. I’ll get to mine momentarily, first off, this week’s brand new episode of RTW TV: Weekly Round Up just went up a couple minutes ago:



(Note: Sorry for the delay if anyone was waiting for the video overnight. I was having some difficulty getting it uploaded. I finally had to cut a segment (and it was about gummy penguins, sorry!) out and then it finally worked, so I guess it was a file size issue, perhaps, not sure but I’ll be continuing learning as I go with YouTube.)

We didn’t get as much time as we did last week to dedicate to the show, but still ended up with a bunch of stuff, and the end result is completely random and fun-filled so I’m satisfied. I’d grab the camera while doing some late-night snacking after a trip to the pharmacy, out shopping for Halloween crap with a friend, etc. Our kitten Tomo gets some exposure, too; she discovered bubbles for the first time and I found the end result hilarious.

So, back to the week that was, how was everyone’s? Man, mine was pretty exhausting, truth be told, but now that it’s through and I can actually chill out a bit and reflect, it kind of helps putting in perspective how nice life is when it isn’t that nuts. Besides school all week, I usually work part-time, but my store’s owners were all out in Vegas at a convention, so on top of daily classes at two different campuses, I also spent most of my evenings at work. I had a math quiz and then Friday was involved in a group presentation, which ended up pretty good, with my duty covering the TV quiz show scandals of the ‘50’s and the Civil Rights Act of ’64. But, this all rendered my free, personal time to virtual nonexistence; trying to look at the positive side of things (always) I guess I could say that at least it made time move quicker.

In all the hubbub, commuting, busywork, etc. I do try to keep a calm and kind mind—it helps from letting things overwhelm us. I also try to keep an eye out for beauty in the small things. Curbs have been my interest lately. Ever look closely at one, maybe while stopped at a red light, etc.? I think they have such personalities. They’ll usually be altered, stained by contact with wheels, dirtied by weather and time, and my favorite, chipped away with pieces missing, rubble knocked off and then sent on its own unique, lonely journey. It might sound silly, sure, but I really like looking at things in a poetic way, it helps us realize how amazing and awe-inspiring the world around us really is.

Well, I just intended on posting the new video and running, so thanks for bearing with my self-indulgent ramblings. I hope everyone’s doing swell. I’m looking forward to the comfort of autumn and winter holidays, family, food, and some well-deserved free time to enjoy our new high-definition cable! Be well.