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Checking in on the first day of my vacation.:) Which was a bit hectic. First a trip to the bank (which is a longish bus ride with a transfer; I used to go to the closest branch when I still had the car, but now it no longer makes sense, because it's several blocks from the bus terminal, and in the end it would take longer to walk there than it does to take two buses in another direction). Then the usual weekly visit to the two local grocery stores (a small Hispanic market for fresh produce, and Jewel for the frozen/canned/packaged stuff). Had to do this today, since I was almost out of food, and it didn't look like I would have time for it later this weekend. After I lugged all the groceries in, I had a late lunch and then took another long bus/train ride downtown to catch my first movie of the festival. Which didn't happen. First of all, I miscalculated a bit, thinking that an hour and a half should be more than enough time to get there. It wasn't. Or it might have been, if not for the fact that the train I happened to be on was delayed due to some issues on the tracks. It stopped completely for about 12-15 minutes, and then ended up running "express" past the stop where I was suposed to get off; so that I had to get on the train in the opposite direction to take that one stop back. And by then, there was no chance of making it to the theater on time.:/ Luckily, I hadn't bought the ticket in advance, so I didn't waste it.:) And the movie I wanted to see is playing again tomorrow. I went to the theater anyway, since I was in the area, and bought tickets for tomorrow and for another movie on Sunday. So I'd better not be late for either one of those. *bites nails* Unfortunately, the Iranian film I wanted to see on Tuesday has already sold out.:/ Which is a shame, since it's a matinee and would cost me only five bucks. But they're playing it again on Thursday night, so I might still be able to see it at a regular price. I was kinda thinking of another film for Thursday night, though. Ahhh, decisions, decisions... not my strong suit, I have to admit. *sigh*

So, tomorrow I'm seeing my chiropractor at 11:30, and after that going straight downtown to catch that movie at 3:10. Hopefully, I will manage to stop somewhere on the way for a bit of lunch (if I go back home to eat, I might be late again). But I'm going to stick a few emergency snacks in my handbag, just in case.;) And then, in the evening, I will have to cook, because on Sunday I'm doing two massive, long-overdue loads of laundry plus another movie (for which I already have the ticket, so no backing out now... lol). Btw, my place is begging to be cleaned... which will hopefully, finally happen on Monday, before I go see A Dangerous Method.:) After that, I don't know. Not sure if I'm seeing any movies on Tuesday, since the one I had planned on is sold out. Who knows, perhaps I'm going to need a break anyway.:P It's not exactly my thing to be running around like crazy for a number of days in succession. But the weather is gorgeous - better than I dared hope for, to be honest - and I am out and about, walking a lot, instead of sitting here with my eyes glued to the computer screen all day... which is definitely a good thing (from the health & wellbeing viewpoint, anyway). I can totally feel my legs today, and am very glad that it was warm enough to wear my new comfy sandals.:)

Not sure if I'll have time/energy to post over the next few days. Movie reviews might have to wait a bit. Not to mention other topics. Right now, I am tempted to just go to bed. Which is probably a very good idea, considering my plans for tomorrow. Regardless of all the temptations of midnight browsing...;D