Growing up and being a master

Wow, it has been a while since I have updated the blog. I got done donating several old clothes and things I didn't need anymore, and might even donate some more clothes and stuff later this week, and shop for new "DMA" clothes. I feel I am a grown up now and am getting old, but I am losing some weight so that is always a good thing. I have always been a little bit of a hoarder, so it is time to get rid of things that won't contribute to memories.

I finished the project requirements for my MM (and still editing for small little errors after printing...), oral exams were tough but I did a good job and every member of the panel passed me. I was in Oxford last Tuesday helping Cody clean the apartment, found out I had a couple missing library books, but I submitted my project. DO NOT go to the Oxford Copy Shop near 45E. I made it simple, 2 copies of my project, double sided as asked on 24 pound paper, bounded and with a professional cover. I return 30 minutes later, expecting a bill of $30-35, as it is 14 cents per page double sided on the paper...111 pages single spaced so about 60 pages in each one...and get a bill of $60. I ran my card, and suddenly realized that wasn't right. They charged me for 3 bounded single sided, trying to rip me off. I got it fixed, but noticed 2 SMALL errors right after printing, which will be fixed later.

So, the night before the trip back to Oxford, my computer randomly shuts off, and was hard to start back up making a wheezing sound. Well I took it in to Miami Univ IT Services and they said it had a power failure, logistic core problems, and the harddrive was basically done, luckily it is under warranty, though will have to reinstall everything. They gave me a new power cord too!It was ironic my laptop went out the day I got internet at my place. However, no loaner laptop and I have to drive back next week and find 2 library books and meet up to get the piano scores. Anyways, I also have a gig playing Rhapsody in Blue!

So, I am in Columbus now, lying on my bed, and as I mentioned I donated stuff. I feel like I am growing up...I am going to change my looks, polo and blue jeans style, meaning I need to get rid of old clothes and buy new clothes, just debating which ones since I am a hoarder.

Anyways About Columbus......

IT IS AMAZING!

I am riding the bus now, since I got my buck ID (Losing a garage pass cost me $25...), and to park per year it is nearly $700. Some of the bus rides have been shadier than others, but it is free...and a bus stop right near my house and Weigel Hall....just not as convenient. I got a locker (string bass type) which "fits" both my tubas...though if my CC bell was a half inch wider it wouldn't fit...glad I don't have the Yamayork.

Right near OSU, there is a crapload of places to eat, and the nation's largest Buffalo Wild Wings. I will probably end up gaining 80 pounds this year from the good food nearby.

Until next time!