I'm just posting this because I think this photo is funny. Let's just say I was really bored one night this summer.... So, it rained today. So, I had to walk across campus to the philosophy building in the rain. Needless to say, I got wet. Other than that, today was just sort of humdrum. I, as usual, had a nervewracking 45 minutes in ear training. Man, I hate ear training. I had my first jazz band rehearsal today, which was fun. I love Tony Guzman. If you don't know, he's the jazz guy here, and he rocks my world. And it's fun, because I'm so much better this year than last, so I can contribute more. And I can tell he trusts me to contribute, because I have a bunch of solos in the pieces he gave us. Anyways, I sit next to this first year kid who like, thinks he is all that on trombone. I think I put him back in his place a little tonight, because I played well. I shouldn't let my pride get to me like that. Strike that statement from the record. But anyways, I didn't get to practice today, which irritated me. If I want to continue to play at a high level, I need to practice every day. I can't get complacent, I need to keep at it. Oh well, I guess we always have a few lapses. The time I should have been practicing, I went to swing club. Which was a musical activity, so it's not like I was just whacking off or whatever. There were a ton of people there tonight. It was ridiculous. Had to be 50-60 people in the orchestra room. It was fun, knowing what I was doing, and being able to show off a little. I learned how to get in and out of the Charleston really well. I also had an opportunity to Lindy with Emily, the trombone Star Wars girl, and talk with her. I think I'm actually kindling a friendship with her, and that makes me happy. She's a great girl. Man, dancing is so fun. I love it so much. I wish more people found dancing to be a socially acceptable activity, instead of like, playing video games all the time or whatever. Speaking of video games, I've only played my Xbox once since I arrived at Luther. Once. I'm at college, in a dorm, and I've played my Xbox once. Weird. I made rice tonight, that was pleasant. I just had a good evening. I hope tomorrow goes well. We're going on this band retreat thing from tomorrow night to Saturday night. I hope it's fun, and not lame. I hope I can talk with Kathleen and Emily. Hope some good times are had with Benjamin as well. I like that kid. I think what is most significant about this year at Luther so far, is I am actually feeling at home here. Like, I know people. Girls, guys, and I can actually go up and talk to them. And I think I'm actually stepping out of my shell a little, and being more of myself. That is good. Man, this photo has made me think about the intense Star Wars marathon I'm holding in November. Man, it's going to be so awesome. Don't be fooled into thinking my passion for Star Wars has diminished just because Episode III is out of the theaters. It's just not at the forefront as much. But it still lies, simmering. Ah, may the Force be with us all indeed.