Currently (all the randomness)

Today was my first day off in a while that there was nothing on my schedule that had to happen. Consequently, quite a lot actually HAS happened, mostly from my list of jobs and errands that needed to be dealt with but that didn't have an actual deadline. So here's a snapshot of the random happenings right now. Monumental event: I got my driver's permit. (Let's just celebrate and not discuss how I'm about a decade behind the learning curve on that one.) (Ironic footnote: getting that permit meant that I used the Bloomington bus system for the first time. That is also worthy of celebration, that I've lived here for over a year and never had to use the buses before...) Thing(s) that I'm looking forward to: Skyping my friend Emily (aka my China travel buddy) tonight. Watching Star Wars VI with friends tomorrow. Church on Sunday. ALL THE THINGS. Other things taken care of today: Grocery shopping. Emails. Review of a solar USB charger (whic