Beginning of term

Work is exciting - at least, as I get closer to working, it's becoming more that way. Computer setbacks have fortunately been minor, so while I'm not quite yet capable of running the software I need to, I still have other things to do that I don't need a computer for. My project is pretty exciting and my professor is great - and he treats his students very, very well. I've very much enjoyed working for him so far.

Living in residence comes with all the pros and cons I've become accustomed to. My roommate this term is great, as is just about everybody else here this summer. I haven't seen most of them in quite some time - which, in some cases is regrettable; in others, not so much. Living on a floor with a bunch of other students is a lot of fun, but it can make focusing on work more challenging. The laundry is expensive and the food is of a lower standard than I like to think I can cook, but I don't have to prepare it or wash the dishes. Ultimately, the social benefits and supreme convenience of being able to walk to work in ten minutes win out over all the downsides.

Oh yeah; did I mention that I don't have terribly much closet space or shelving to put stuff in? 'Cause I don't like that much, either.

Also we don't have air conditioning.

The jazz band is going well this term. I've taken on a new position in it which comes with a new set of challenges and rewards. I'm enjoying it very much so far. Our first gig will be around the end of June, I believe... at which point the combo should be back together and rehearsing regularly.

Speaking of jazz, and gigs, The Bad Plus are playing in Toronto on June 13, and I think that a friend and I will go.

Lately I've been reading Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, and I've been enjoying it immensely. It's quite the mental workout: I can feel my mind straining and growing while I read it and for a time afterwards. It's quite addictive... I wonder if physical workouts are as exhilarating? I'll have to investigate. More on that in a future post.

Anyway, Monday evening beckons. Be seeing you.