It's been a while since I made an actual post. Quite a few things are/ have been afoot, so I think I'll take some time and talk about what's been going on.
This summer has been extremely rewarding. I ended up taking 8 credits of courses, only put a chisel through my hand ONCE (oh relief print-making, you joker, you...!), made a good amount of money and managed to get a trip to Washington DC in.
The trip was particularly harrowing. Since my plane's tragic collision with an extremely large air pocket over Japan 2 years ago I've been extremely un-fond of the whole air travel experience. However, not the sort of person to let fear rule my life, I've been traveling by planes in effort to conquer this problem. I was ill-equipped, however, to deal with the RAGING THUNDERSTORMS over DC, and as we were forced to circle over head for an hour I contemplated a great many things, including the ground, and how many pieces my body might be in when we next met.
Finally the plane was diverted to Pennsylvania, which meant another 3 hours of waiting followed by another jolly take-off and another jolly prance down Thunderstorm Lane. I'd like to say I'm a better person after it all, but I'm rather more inclined to say the fruit of that labor may be more along the lines of an ulcer.
DC was fantastic though. Having been there to visit my father a number of times, I don't normally do the whole monument thing, but this time I took a day and hit them all on a long walk. With the current political spirit it was really quite moving going to each one (apart from the actual walking, which was also moving, one might say, ba-dump shh!) and thinking about the great things and the not-so-great things that people have done in the name of the United States. Seeing the monuments really helped remind me about the things that make this country unique and wonderful, and the fact that those things aren't gone yet, not as long as there are still Americans who can believe in that dream. This election is going to be a fork in the road, and I believe the decision we make here is going to have some strong historical significance for us all - I hope at least this time we can choose well.
The flight back was much better and I arrived home in one piece, so all's well that ends well. Since then I've been working to earn a little cash in hopes that I can get out to PAX. I've never been, but I would so like to go. Money isn't stopping me, but unfortunately I've got no place to stay and sadly, every hotel I can find is pretty much booked. So barring a miracle I may not be able to go after all. I suppose there are other years but... well, I would be disappointed to miss it.
Here's looking forward to a day off tomorrow!
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