As Sayings Go

Here's a saying that I remembered as I was delighted to see that it was still light at 6 p.m. the other day: Por la Candelera, una hora entera, which means around Candlemas it starts getting dark later (rhymes in Spanish though). This also reminds me that it will soon be time to change the clocks, which always upsets me to no end. I get over jet lag easier I think. I'm most thankful for the sunny days (as are my cacti like in the photo) that we've been having recently, which are a sure sign that Spring will be making its arrival known soon and which allow my clothes to dry. I know anybody who has had as much snow as many parts of the US has had this winter is certainly glad Phil didn't see his shadow the other day.

As always the week has gone by too quickly to suit me. On Friday I had to leave class early because I was afraid I was going to be sick. Luckily I live just around the corner and was able to make it in time. I assume it's a stomach virus that is going around. My stomach hurts a bit every once in a while. Yesterday I'd arranged to go out to lunch with some friends who for one reason or another never go to the Chinese with us. I think we all ate the same: green beans and meatballs. I drank tonic water - something that I like when my stomach is feeling poorly. Surprisingly enough, I was able to eat everything after just having a bit of white rice the night before.

Since time marches on, I'll post this and do some things that need doing, and then Zara and I will go out in the sun for a while. The weather forecast said 17º C for today and I saw 60º F on the internet this morning. Hope nobody has a lot of bad winter weather or tropical storms this week.