One Week Left

That's right: a week from tomorrow I will be a student once again. I'm kind of excited, but also not, because I've been through enough syllabus weeks before to be blase about it.

This week was pretty busy: I had my car checked over to make sure it was in good condition (it is). I went to the dentist on Thursday, and took myself to the local art museum afterwards. That was really interesting and I'm going to have to go back there—it's a lot more fun when it's self-directed! The last time I was there was a field trip in high school, and before that I was either too young to appreciate the matter or busy trying to keep track of both parents and my grandmother. Visiting by myself was a total change of pace.

On Friday, I picked up my eyeglasses. I didn't tell Dad about this and I'm waiting until he notices. So far, he hasn't said anything. If that doesn't change this week, I'll need to be more obvious somehow—perhaps switching pairs when I leave the room briefly. Admittedly, the frames aren't all that different, but my old pair were kind of skewed on my face, so I thought it was a noticeable shift. But we're all self-involved like that.

This weekend had multiple social outings, so I'm a little over-extroverted right now. This coming week entails multiple orientations in Lawrence, which may have a similar effect, but there's a couple of days before that starts, and it's nothing like Boiler Gold Rush. I expect to be well-rested for the start of my first semester of graduate school.

Late Sunday Update

I almost forgot to write anything this week because I've gotten MATLAB working on my computer again and that removed the major stumbling block for a project I've been working on for...awhile now. So expect that in the coming few weeks. As in, I've been working on that instead of going to bed on time. Given how much trouble my sleep schedule has had this week, I'm counting a productive late night up as an improvement.

Anyway, I finalized my classes this week and didn't get to do that car maintenance I'd hoped for because Mom's car had issues and had to go to the shop instead. Hopefully mine can hold out without any major trouble for the time being. I think it's mostly okay, but I'm going to be commuting a lot this semester.

It's Happening

It's all happening. Or at least, that's what it feels like.

I've reached the point in grad school prep where I've realized I need a checklist. That's when it starts being real, I suspect. In any case, I won't vent about it here.

But on top of all that, the hard drive in our DVR-cum-router has finally bought a plot, which is leading to all sorts of gnashing of teeth among my parents. I got off TV years ago but they're both still disciples of cable. The box is still working fine at providing Internet, which would keep me satisfied if not for the fact that the box lives in my room and so I'm subject to any actions taken upon it. Since it's really not cooperating, we'll probably just have to write off everything that was on the hard drive and get a new one.

I really don't have time to deal with cable crap this week, so I'm very much hoping that the system is as plug-and-play as it claims to be.

On the plus side, I got new glasses ordered this week, so those should be ready before school starts. I'm also managing to get some writing done, which might make the pressure after classes begin a bit lower having already gotten some material up ahead of time.