First Day of School

I was walking around on campus today (in the hot, hot Utah sun) and smiling to myself, inexpressibly glad to be back in classes. I have decided that summer is not a particularly good time for me in general. Summers always seem to go poorly. They have their highlights, (like Portland with britta and Jessi or a drive to Vancouver with my mother) but summers tend to have more downs than ups. I was definitely ready for this summer to be over.

On a happier note, classes were absolutely fantastic today and I ran into a bunch of people I very much enjoyed seeing again. As far as classes go, I have been slightly worried––fretting about my schedule quite a bit, actually. However, I finally have it sorted out so I am happy with it. I realized today that I crave learning. I'm not looking for obligatory reassurances or compliments here, but I don't think I'm particularly intelligent . . . which isn't to say I'm not smart. I attended a class today with a professor who is brilliant. I admired the way he spoke, how he connected to the class, and how obviously well-read he is. Last night and today I realized that I love learning and experiencing new things. Perhaps I'm not as intelligent as others, but I really enjoy exposing myself to information and I love that about myself. I have a couple classes this semester that I predict will change me and my way of thought substantially. I look forward to it very much. I am a little worried about Predicate Logic, though––that class is going to kick me in the pants. Overall? this semester is looking great.

I've been in such a good mood since Thursday. Long story. Life is good.

Technology Abounds

Yesterday, upon my arrival back from Idaho, there were two packages waiting for me at my apartment. One was a cellular phone and the other was a digital camera.

I cannot express the joy of having a cell phone. I love it dearly and I've had it for only one day. I have the power to call anyone in the country that I love. Do you know how amazing that feeling is? Do you?? You might if you were 900 miles from home.

Secondly, the digital camera.
Thank you Steve Tyler.
Wow.
It is gorgeous.
I can't get enough . . . I just keep looking at it.
Big Wow.

Also, I apologize to Coldplay for ignoring the rest of their album and only listening to "Fix You" and "'Til Kingdom Come" . . . they're on repeat. My goal for this week is to listen to the rest of the songs more than once.

Lastly---I propose that we take britta's hott new ride to U2 in December. 118.