The great guard of the forest in The Epic of Gilgamesh. Yes, he did serve a good many metaphors, and was a formidable opponent to Gilgamesh and Enkidu in all of their manly wonder, but the truth is I just like to say his name. Some words are like this, they just satisfy you when you say them. I encourage you, the next time you happen to be particularly frustrated, to just give 'Bob Saget' a loud yell. Humbaba, however, is not a term to be used when frustrated; Humbaba is to be bellowed, to balloon from the bottoms of your gut and scoop up into the air, sound waving off into an echo as you beat your chest mightily. Humbaba is only used in times of great triumph, or when you simply feel like saying "I am man, hear me roar!"
So what is the meaning of this Humbaba? Where does this beautiful flower of victory root itself?
Well,
It just so happens that I found a job, an internship, affordable art classes and an outdoor club in my area IN THE SAME WEEKEND. How's that for productivity? Mothers everywhere are raising their fists to the air with such a conquest!
I'm so excited I can hardly contain myself.
I actually bought a planner.
A big, thick industrial one. So now I can live as a sensible, organized human, with prospects.
I think I'm most anxious about the art classes. And the job. Money is nice, especially when I'm not wasting it on gum and/or sub sandwiches. Maybe I'll save up enough for a new car. Or perhaps just one of those toasters that make an imprint of the Enterprise or Hello Kitty on your bread.
And not only is it an above-minimum-wage job (sort-of), I also get a great employee discount! And it's an art store! I calculated, and with my hefty benefits, I'll only have to pay $17.85 for my Prismacolors as opposed to the $21.00 I've been shelling out. I knew all of my hard work would be rewarded.
The outdoor club is so convenient too! They meet every Sunday afternoon, which is perfect for my newly blossomed schedule, because I'll have school, my internship, job, and tae-kwon-do throughout the week and my art classes Saturday morning. Which means I'm left with approximately 6 hours of free time! What an abundant life.
Really though, I am so thankful for this all. Lady fortune smiled brightly on me, and I am having a hard time not kicking my heels together or doing random jigs in public. Thank the Lord! Humbaba!
And, with all this being said, I must be going now that I actually have to get a good nights sleep. My circadian rhythm is in all sorts of disorder, and I need to fall into a schedule. You know, now that I have a planner and all. I hope everyone is gaining prospects such as I!
We will evolve together.
Humbabas all around!
-M.
The outdoor club is so convenient too! They meet every Sunday afternoon, which is perfect for my newly blossomed schedule, because I'll have school, my internship, job, and tae-kwon-do throughout the week and my art classes Saturday morning. Which means I'm left with approximately 6 hours of free time! What an abundant life.
Really though, I am so thankful for this all. Lady fortune smiled brightly on me, and I am having a hard time not kicking my heels together or doing random jigs in public. Thank the Lord! Humbaba!
And, with all this being said, I must be going now that I actually have to get a good nights sleep. My circadian rhythm is in all sorts of disorder, and I need to fall into a schedule. You know, now that I have a planner and all. I hope everyone is gaining prospects such as I!
We will evolve together.
Humbabas all around!
-M.
