Hobbies? What hobbies? <whistles innocently>

I meant to post last night, but I was more interested in finishing my book. I've been doing pretty much nothing but read these past two days. I found a new series that I simply adore. (Unfortunately, it only has three volumes so far, which means only one left to read. ;_;) It kind of reminds me a lot of the Nightrunner series, though the plot and setting are quite different.

Aside from reading, I tried making satsuma imo (Japanese sweet potato) stew. That turned out quite well.

I also ordered some software: one set of Japanese fonts (the drool got the better of me) and one Japanese calligraphy program. I've been wanting a calligraphy program since I saw one (possibly this same one) last winter with the rest of the New Year postcard supplies. I bought a book several months back about Japanese sumi-e painting, but I haven't quite broken down and bought all the brushes, ink, and paper. I figure this is a good compromise.

Dem bones

Some people came to school today with an ultrasound machine to test bone density. I tested at 94.4% of average for my age, or the equivalent of someone aged 51. ^_^; It was still in the "healthy" zone, though I was advised to exercise more.

When I compared with the teacher next to me, hers was in the "warning" zone. She was quite embarrassed. She told me, "At least you have the excuse that you're vegetarian. I don't have an excuse." (She immediately ran out and bought a carton of milk to drink.)

The funny part of the exam resulted from the fact that I had worn hose to school. (I was dressed all in black...long story...and was told I looked very "Goth-Lolita.") I had to take the hose off to use the ultrasound machine, so I did so in an adjoining room. After my exam, I went into the adjoining room to put the hose back on. The doctor?technician? running the ultrasound must have forgotten I was in there, because he opened the door while I was still adjusting my skirt. He jumped back as if he had been electrocuted and scurried away. <snicker> It's not as if he could have seen anything interesting at that point, anyway.