classes started for me last night. let's begin with the truly important parts--i found a good place to eat and read on campus! my on-campus days are about 12 hours long and last semester i hadn't found a place to grab a bite to eat (surrounding area is a little bit scary!!) so a place that has salads, wraps, sandwiches and pizza? heaven!


ok, on to the classes. i have two back to back courses without a break. this isn't a problem (especially now that i found food!) but due to some odd scheduling they are both in the same small, very warm, seminar room. all i can say is that i am glad the slower paced course is first or i might be nodding off.


the first one seems decent. we spent a better portion of it playing "place the accent." haven't pinned it down yet. i am hoping that this class picks up a bit--so far it's a little dry. there are some interesting texts on the syllabus but the assignments are a bit vague and strange. the prof has so many of the mannerisms of one of my favorite ever profs (and the exact same hands! i swear!) but pedagogically there are no similarities at all. i am still hoping for the best.


the second one i adore already. he feels like someone i have known forever already. he baits the class--a technique that i find amusing--and has a constant amused look about him. the texts are familiar to me but not so much that i will be bored. the class moves at a much faster pace and we are more engaged.


so far so good. i have a lot more work on my plate this semester but there is pizza too so it should balance out ;)


now i am off to prep the house. my mom is staying with the boys this weekend so sparky and i can go away. we are heading to the always tacky yet fun atlantic city to fritter away our time mocking the seniors and having some grown-up time. should be fun.


health update nonsense in the extended: