CM

I saw an elder man at Central Market today doing his own shopping.  He was buying pepinos (cucumbers).  I bought some too, but I don't think they'll be any good (I have learned from the master produce picker).  Oh well, you buy what you can.  

He was dressed so nicely: a button-down shirt and those high wasted pants!  With loafers (I think).  If I saw correctly, somebody was with him, presumably his daughter (she had a tired look on her face, I know those).  It was a nice sight to see, it reminded me of my grandpa, and at the end of the day she must feel so satisfied. 

zzZzz

I overslept this morning.  I woke up at 8:06 am obviously missing my 8 am biology class.  I need to get a real alarm clock and put it on the opposite side of my room.  This phone next to me is just not working.  I don't know what was going on with me after I woke up.  Usually I'd freak out if I missed a class, but this morning I was so nonchalant.  I just ate breakfast and got ready for my next class.  However, I felt exceptionally well this morning: I got a good eight hours.  So I didn't panic and I slept the recommended amount.  It's great not to be stressed anymore.  

Ike Strikes

Now that Hurricane Ike as passed, it is time to get life back to some normal routine.  That it is difficult to do when there is no electricity.  Much of Houston is without power and might be for the next 24-48 hours.  

At first, I was told that my Ago was frustrated that he lost electricity.   Because he has an electric stove he had no way of making his tea (light isn't really a problem for this man because he wakes up at dawn and goes to sleep at dusk).  So, fortunately we have a gas stove and we have been taking him hot water so he can have his beloved beverage.

Today I got to talk to him!  he was at our house-i guess just chillin'- and he wasn't to happy. But when i talked to him my mom said his mood changed.   

Okay, so I really didn't talk to him.  Our conversation consisted of him saying somethings (that I really didn't understand) and me screaming back: INCHBES ES? ESTAN BIEN? SI, YES, IHOY. 

I was really happy to hear him, my mood changed too. 

Do Not Enter

Found this at Market Street.  You can tell because of all the green.  Caught me by surprise.  Usually we don't see this kind of protest.