Things that happened 10 days ago

We had a film crew in our neighborhood. Pretty interesting- it was like the circus rolled in on Wednesday night, did their thing on Thursday, and rolled out on Thursday night as if nothing ever went on. Our street was lined with trailers as illustrated by this photo I took on my way to work. I think they were filming at the old local library- it was being demolished. Maybe it was the LOST crew... never saw any actors.



During this same week, and possibly on the same day (its hard to remember these things), I met Lawrence. Lawrence is a cane toad. Sideburnz and I were bbqing on the lawn next to our apartment when Lawrence stopped by. Here's Lawrence:





What might have been a better photo, or even video, was my reaction to seeing Lawrence. I've seen these guys splatted all over the road, but never seen a live one. I dashed upstairs to grab my camera. I was looking for a golfball (for a size comparison), but couldn't find it. Hence, the stapler. My stapler is an average stapler. Lawrence is pretty big. He's probably going to keep growing, according to wikipedia.. Then, with my stapler and camera, I stalked him on my hands and knees. You know, being careful not to frighten the guy. In the mean while, neighbors walked by and just scratched their heads. We're all a little weird, I guess. Needless to say, my night was very exciting. I wanted Lawrence to come up stairs, sit on our sofa with his legs crossed like human, and have an intellectual conversation with me (ala Frog and Toad or Wind in the Willows). I wasn't so lucky. He proceeded back to his home (?) next to the stream. I haven't seen him since. I DID see a splatted toad the next day on the road. I hope it wasn't Lawrence.

That all happened approximately 10 days ago. Not much exciting has happened since then. I'm working nearly 70 hours a week right now trying to finish a lab project by Nov 2 and write a grant proposal by Oct 30. I hate it when the world ends all on the same day.

Halloween is rapidly approaching, and I have not determined what my costume will be. {Read the next sentence with a hoity-toity tone of voice.} Sideburnz and I will be at the art academy on friday night for Art After Dark. Its sweet being a member of the art academy. We'll have paid for at least half of our membership via discounts this weekend (we became members in July). We also get to use the VIP entrance for Art After Dark, which means no waiting in line. I've inherited a nice collection of vintage (well, mostly 80s) clothes, and I intend to wear one of the dresses to the museum. My art academy dress isnt really a costume, so it won't be suitable for Halloween itself. Maybe a trip to the Goodwill is in order this afternoon, after Sideburnz finishes napping (too much surfing for Sideburnz today).

I hope to share Halloween photos- I've been warned that Waikiki is pretty nuts. Sounds like excellent people watching.

Over and out.