symptoms of cultures shock...

taken from this source.

Sadness, loneliness, melancholy [check]
Preoccupation with health – multiple system complaints.
Insomnia, desire to sleep too much or too little.
Changes in temperament, feeling vulnerable-powerless [check]
Anger, irritability, resentment, unwillingness to interact with others [check]
Identifying with the old culture or idealizing the old country
Loss of identity. Feelings of inadequacy or insecurity [check]
Trying too hard to absorb everything in the new culture or country [check]
Unable to solve simple problems [check]
Lack of confidence [check]
Developing stereotypes about the new culture
Developing obsessions such as over-cleanliness
Longing for family [check]
Feelings of being lost, overlooked, exploited or abused [check]

at least there's an excuse, right?

hahahahaha...

i think japanese zoos may need better vets.

for thanksgiving...

i actually really really wish i was home. instead of wishing that though i need to concentrate on what i am thankful for, and the first thing i am thankful for is a reason to really really wish i was home.

oh how true...

"i love fall, and colder weather, but only if its by choice, because it loses its appeal the minute you do your first fishtail" (elise)

I FOUND IT!!!!!

the quote that sums up ergonomics perfectly:

"Ergonomic thinking considers the entire environment and how it supports and interacts with the human body. " (educase)

finally.

mother

ma.
how i love you
while you break my heart
because you don't.
power, control
all in your hands
though hiding behind the apathy
54 years in the making.

you give the love you never got
to all
except one
if you really love
you'll give the love you give us
right back 'atcha.

poops

father
unaware of how you touch
your silent power
making me better than before
letting me do
while keeping me close
baiting me with respect
and love.

regret
slaps you everyday
with every show and ashtray
understand i wish it too
but let it go
and follow through

something else is waiting
get off your ass
drop routine
and find it.