The beginning line to this is “It’s been a long time…,” and while it really hasn’t been a long time, there is a lot that’s been going on, some more interesting than others. Pearl Jam’s “Alive” just came on my ipod, and that’s a perfect song for me right now.
Big news, I am going to Europe. Steph is really the one behind this, and i’m very thankful that she’s pushing me to go. I didn’t really need a push, just an excuse. And now i’ve got one- cheap tickets! We’ll be hitting up Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands in a clockwise trip of awesomeness, discovery, and culture. I’m very excited for this, minus one thing: THE GAME! While the Ohio State Buckeyes are battling the Trojans of Southern California, I will probably be on a train heading for Luxembourg where the word football means something completely and horrifically different. I just hope to God almighty that they have a USA today or an American newspaper- does the WSJ have a sports Section?
I guess I can miss one of the biggest games of the regular season for this… but I am not going to pretend to be happy about it, no not at all.
I went out Friday night, expecting to go bowling. Even had my shoes in hand. Then I didn’t get to go. I was sad, but ended up playing some pool and hanging out at Starbucks until way to late. Every time a large faceless corporation treats me well, it makes me want their product. And I know this product is an Americano. Interestingly enough, when I asked the girl I was with if she had ever had one- she asked if I was being sexual or not. Normally I am, but not this time. It’s just delicious (all .4 oz i’ve had of one).
My writing class is interesting- I learned two techniques the other day called bricolage and Galumphing. Both are useful at times, I suppose, but I didn’t find them to difficult or useful at present. I guess the creative part of writing is not the difficulty for me- it’s the actual act of writing it all out. It takes a lot of energy and concentration and that’s been hard to come by lately. I’m not sleeping very well or often, but that’s more a choice from lifestyle than a complaint.
Lastly, I suppose, I hung out with Kev and some of his friends at the Cubs-Dodger game yesterday. It was the all you can eat pavilion, and Lets jsut say we got our money’s worth. I don’t think people understand that we see his as a challenge. Free Dodgerdogs? I’ll have 5. Nachos too, please. It’s just how we operate as filthy Americans. And by Filthy, yes, I mean fat. The Cubs ended up winning, which made Kevin happy and I was ok with it, although the Cubs losing would be better for the Brewers. Speaking of, I want a brewers hat. If anyone loves me enough to get me one, that’d be great.
There is much more to say, but i’m going to end it here. my 15 minute break is up… And that’s just silly.
“You can look a hurricane right in the eye”