When I was a kid, I found that going out into very bright sunlight made me sneeze. I never really understood it, but I came to expect it. In fact, if I feel a sneeze coming on, I instinctively turn my face towards the brightest light I can find. I assumed everyone experienced the same thing. I learned later that not everyone does. It must be hereditary though, because my boys sneeze in bright light too. I’m sure it must look a little funny when we walk out from a store and the three of us start having sneezing fits. And I do mean fits. We all sneeze in a series of 3-5 sneezes each.

My husband has a different sneezing condition. It’s one I find very odd, and I wonder if there are others who have the same trigger. I hesitate to mention it, but being the dutiful blogger that I am, I will. His sneezing reflex is triggered when… well, when he becomes aroused. Yes, you read that right. It doesn’t take much to make him sneeze either. I can trigger it with just a kiss or a hug, or sometimes with just the right glance. Maybe he’s allergic to me! Whatever it is, it’s very strange, don’t you think? I mean, just imagine it for one minute.

I’m sure he’s just going to love that I’ve revealed this tidbit to everyone. So don’t tell him, okay? Mr. Denha, this means you are not allowed to use this information to your advantage.

My long weekend at Dragon Con was, in a word, intense. So much so, in fact, that it’s taken me until now to actually sit here and write about it, though I’ve been home since Tuesday. I still feel pretty overwhelmed by the whole thing, so I’ll just say that I had a great time and I’m looking forward to next year. I’m still in what I would call the “processing” phase. I need a break from a very intense experience, so there will be no details revealed at this time. And now that this entry is officially done, I am free to blog about other things again.

It started on Monday when the boys’ first day of school was postponed.

On Tuesday, it continued. My computer has been acting up a bit lately, so I took it in to the Apple Store to have it checked out. The news was bad, and the decision was made to get a new computer. Admittedly, part of me is very happy that I’m getting a new computer. I tend to get attached to my things though, so I’m having a hard time accepting that this iMac which has been so good to me is on its way out. (Mike, if you’re reading this, I’m not trying to rub it in, honest!)

Things started to turn around a bit today. Slowly. First, I woke up to the sound of gunshots nearby. My heart sank, and I knew what I was hearing. Hunting season for Canadian geese started today in Michigan. As the sun started to rise, I dared a peek out my window. A saw a flock of geese flying over my house, and one goose separated itself from the rest to land in a field. The thought is so disturbing to me, that I can’t continue to write about it. My dad was a hunter, so I know the hunter’s argument all too well. I still find it hard to accept.

The boys’ bus came later than expected. They were picked up at 8:15. I was supposed to start class at 9:00. Have I mentioned that my school is over 50 miles away from my house? Obviously, I didn’t make it on time. And anyone who is familiar with EMU’s campus knows just how wonderful the parking situation is there. Thankfully, I have a very forgiving ceramics professor.

It was strange working with clay again after so long. I thought it would come back to me easily, but that wasn’t the case. I felt like a complete novice learning from scratch. I did manage to nearly complete one project, but overall I had very little success this morning. But I can hardly complain when I was PLAYING WITH CLAY.

The two hours between classes consisted of running around for my student ID and parking permit. It took less time than I expected, so I was able to lay on the grass beneath a huge shade tree and enjoy the perfect weather we had this afternoon.

Then I had my second class. Long story short, I needed an override, and I got one. Yay for me and my persistence and lack of shame to use my “I drive 50 miles to get here, and I have twin boys so feel sorry for me!” story.

I’m feeling very good about my decision to go back to EMU right now. I shouldn’t have to deny myself the things that bring me happiness, as long as there are no negative consequences for others, right?

Tomorrow morning at 10:30 I will be on a plane bound for Atlanta for GeekAndDork Fest. I can’t say whether or not my geeky activities will allow for blogging this weekend, so I’ll see ya when I see ya!