well, hello again, to both the new and those that haven't left!
i figured i'd post here, seeing as i feel drawn to type (once again in the early hours before sunrise), and since i haven't been very active in typing much.
as some already know somethings about me, from the old site, i figure i should post some bio material. (i promise it's not toxic)
i'm currently on disability (i prefer saying i'm retired though) and have been for the last 2.5 years, after a 3 year wait upon first applying. The appeal process was interesting, especially when i found out that the local hospitals never fully released my medical history which included visits to the hospital on at least 4 occasions (possibly 5) for stitches, for head and facial injuries sustained thru different accidents. There had also been a couple of instances where i had my "bell rung" as well, but never went to the hospital. i was between 10 to 16 years old when these injuries occurred, and three of them happening when i was 16.
at 17 my dependance on the social welfare system began, and carried on for several years on and off. I also attempted school, from finishing high school, to college and university, but never completed any of them. During that time i did have some work, and also encountered being homeless on a couple of occasions. (interestingly enough, i've come to learn that head injuries is quite common amongst people who find themselves on the street)
i've been living where i live pretty much since 2002. I first got running water about 1.5 years ago, and just got hot water around mid december, an xmas gift i will probably never forget. the fruits of hot water is interesting, yet my bathroom is still a work in progress. the nicest thing so far has been the fact that i no longer have a mold problem in my house, something that was very hard on me for nearly 7 years, plus with the new insulation and windows my house stays quite warm now. My dog on the other hand hasn't been too pleased, since it gets far too hot for him and he has to stay outside a lot more than he used to, plus he lost his bedroom since i decided to open up the place.
since i started renovating back in late july last year, i haven't really engaged myself in much. Mostly observing some habitual behavioral patterns, and trying to get a grip on them. I haven't done much reading, which i miss. i hope to get back into it though, it just seems that i am taking forever to finish reading The Story of Chinese Zen, by Master Nan Huai Chin. Usually i end up realizing i need to do more breath work (which should be easier now the mold is gone, but it is very dusty in here now and i'm far from being a guy that keeps his house clean) and work that in with my contemplation practices.
anyways, i've rambled on enough.
Moon, i'm sorry i never call, i just don't like talking on the phone. I have seen the conference calling thing too, but my anxiety always gets the best of me. i hope one day to no longer be this way but with the issues i'm dealing with currently (figuring out the head injury stuff) my issue with talking on the phone seems less of a concern than the rest.
what matters right now is my heart is healing and growing, at least in a way that i can feel it. Plus i'm not yelling online as much! Plus plus i'm making less mistakes in my typing, and am getting better at recognizing the inconsistencies in my speaking, as i am with my typing. i will always be thankful to you for pointing that out.
take care
and breath well all.
oh, p.s. the picture link is still up with updates
http://s443.photobucket.com/albums/qq158/greentreee/