As Far As I Can Tell

When my writing here lapses it feels like seeing an old friend who I don’t keep in touch with much. There’s a lot to tell — enough that you can’t really think of what to say. I may recap, but you might just have to fill in the gaps.

It could be spring, or the fact that I have so much time alone with my thoughts these days, but I’m feeling restless. I’m getting confident about making some changes, if only to do something new. I’m going to Chicago this weekend and looking forward to getting out of town. I’ve been talking to Meredith about her travels throughout Europe and getting jealous. Soon (say it with me now…soon!) we’ll be traveling together.

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I taught my last class at Western tonight and I’m left with mixed feelings. I’m glad I did it, but I guess I was expecting too much. It might have been better if it was a part of a degree program instead of an elective, or if there were an advanced class for the students to work towards. There are a few students who seem genuinely interested and excited about what they’ve learned, so it was worth it. I’m just glad I was given the opportunity, which doesn’t come up for most people my age.

I’m working on the Rocket Start website, and I’ll be able to pick up the pace now that my class if over. I’ve been taking it really slow through the design phase, analyzing needs and ideas for the site. In reality most of the design up to this point has been non-visual. I think it will be the better for it though, and having the website launch with a solid base of customers might not be such a bad thing. I’ve created a survey to solicit ideas and expectations. If you’re a Rocket Star customer or just interested in helping out, please take the survey.

Listening to: Blonde Redhead, Modest Mouse, The Rapture, Sufjan Stevens, Utah!, Sea and Cake, Iron and Wine, Atmosphere, Diverse