Illegitimus non Carborundum

It's been a little over a year now since Matt convinced me to start a blog and it seems like a reflection is always called upon when you reach that 1-year mark. And what has happened since that late summer evening?

• In two words, not much. Compared to my early posts, I don't think my writing style has improved any. I pay a lot more attention to certain things and have ended up spending more time trolling for interesting stories. I've found many good blogs with fascinating people, excellent analytical minds and sharp wits. For that, I am content.

• My posting will probably continue to be sporadic, if the last few weeks are of any indication. The upcoming months will be busy with projects and my thesis, if I ever get around to it. The 'net is wide and deep though, so I'm sure to find a good topic to discuss when I pry myself away from my work (HA!).

• Which is another thing I've noticed of late. I used to write more about personal events and happenings but that has seriously curtailed recently, for which I don't have much of an explanation. My guess is that my life's been pretty much uninteresting over the summer, except for my trip out to Calgary and Chris' wedding, which I seriously have to take the time to upload some pics (I promise I will, I promise...famous last words of a procrastinator though).

• But this may be an interesting year. The incoming year at Urban Planning's a very fun bunch of people and I've gotten to know a few of them quite well. So shouts out to Jen, Karen, Josh, Ryan, Bryan, Sarah, Tasha, Andrej and Emily...

• Meanwhile, the last couple days has been pretty hectic, getting various sections of reports done and staying up way later than I should to get it done. Surprisingly though, I haven't been groggy or overly tired, which is unusual. I'm still currently alert and more or less coherent. How is this possible? A LOT of random yelling and wild gesticulation to relieve the stress, methinks. But if I can parlay this into an ongoing thing then this may be the chance where when I'm whining about needing more hours in the day, that I'll be getting it. I could obviously increase my productivity by working more efficiently during the day, but who wants to be logical like that?

Well, that's the state of things right now. The forecast calls for possible dark clouds on the horizon in the upcoming weeks. But like all forecasts, nothing is certain. I have yet to figure out the repercussions, but hopefully they will pass without incident. There's also the ongoing scavenger hunt of life, where I'm still trying to find that first piece of the puzzle. It's right under my nose, I just know it.

Oh well, keep your head up, lest you walk into a bastard...