just odds and ends...

no news on the funny chemical smell in my apartment last week. it's gone though. that's good.

only have two days of school this week. things should feel lighter, but maan are these kids wound up. I think it must be the very long weekend b/c this holiday doesn't get them presents or candy. I'm not complaining though.

went to Albany for the weekend to visit one of J's sisters. it was a fun-filled trip. we drove through a mini-blizzard on Friday night to get there. it was nice to be away and good to hang out w/ Rachel. we saw a very cool traveling exhibit at the state museum. I'll post a photo or two soon.

oh, saw another movie that I can recommend. The Darjeeling Limited - very funny and touching and good. it was set in India. neat colors and wacky family interactions.

it's a little sad when I have to leave people I like and wonder if I'll ever see them again. got news that a friend from Fuzhou, China (met her this summer) might be moving to Canada for university, but near Niagara Falls. that is super exciting! she would be so close by. we could visit each other. i hope it all works out. i think she would love Canada. i do. :)