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Well, I've certainly been out of communication for a while, haven't I? There is so much--so SO much--and I think it might take a while to get anywhere with it. Here are some basics:
Tomorrow is the last day of my first week of classes at UBC. I've been here for a little over a week; two weeks ago I was frantically sorting and packing in the late-summer California heat. Last week I had about three days of mostly useless orientation events. On Tuesday I had four hours of training in how to be a TA. Yesterday I had my first extended conversation with my research supervisor. It is possible that I'll be working with this really cool drought-tolerant Texan-coast endemic, silverleaf sunflower (it's also the second picture here). Also yesterday I had my first Italian class. I've met the two cats in the house--they are grumpy old men who still like to be petted. I have a Canadian cellphone and a UBC-provided bus pass, but still no bike. I think I'm really going to like living in this city. You should come visit me!
Also, my music lists for July and August are here.
July
1. Raja Vocative - The Mountain Goats
2. I'm Here Because I'm Here - Fiddler's Green
3. Backwards Walk - Frightened Rabbit
4. Old Old Fashioned - Frightened Rabbit
5. Keep Yourself Warm - Frightened Rabbit
6. Lovecraft in Brooklyn (Aesop Remix) - The Mountain Goats
7. Little Bitty Pretty One - Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers
8. Hi-Fi - M. Ward
9. Ossining - Mike Doughty
10. Stay Up Late - Talking Heads
11. Protection - Massive Attack
12. Title and Registration - Death Cab For Cutie
August
1. Ray of Sunshine - From the But I'm A Cheerleader soundtrack
2. Orange Ball of Peace - The Mountain Goats
3. Palmcorder Yajna - The Mountain Goats
4. Bixby Canyon Bridge - Death Cab For Cutie
5. New Soul - Tristan Prettyman
6. Forever - Walter Meego
7. Ten Dead Dogs - Wild Sweet Orange
8. Austere - The Joy Formidable
9. Saro - Samamidon
10. Too Long - Yael Naim
11. Rebel Side of Heaven - Langhorn Slim
12. Grapevine Fires - Death Cab For Cutie
A lot of these songs were discovered courtesy of Make Me a Poster; others were first heard on Sound Opinions. None of this album is the lists (because I am waiting to burn it after I free up some space), but it is absolutely fantastic. Also, if you like the Mountain Goats, check out this and this (on the music player).
Tomorrow is the last day of my first week of classes at UBC. I've been here for a little over a week; two weeks ago I was frantically sorting and packing in the late-summer California heat. Last week I had about three days of mostly useless orientation events. On Tuesday I had four hours of training in how to be a TA. Yesterday I had my first extended conversation with my research supervisor. It is possible that I'll be working with this really cool drought-tolerant Texan-coast endemic, silverleaf sunflower (it's also the second picture here). Also yesterday I had my first Italian class. I've met the two cats in the house--they are grumpy old men who still like to be petted. I have a Canadian cellphone and a UBC-provided bus pass, but still no bike. I think I'm really going to like living in this city. You should come visit me!
Also, my music lists for July and August are here.
July
1. Raja Vocative - The Mountain Goats
2. I'm Here Because I'm Here - Fiddler's Green
3. Backwards Walk - Frightened Rabbit
4. Old Old Fashioned - Frightened Rabbit
5. Keep Yourself Warm - Frightened Rabbit
6. Lovecraft in Brooklyn (Aesop Remix) - The Mountain Goats
7. Little Bitty Pretty One - Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers
8. Hi-Fi - M. Ward
9. Ossining - Mike Doughty
10. Stay Up Late - Talking Heads
11. Protection - Massive Attack
12. Title and Registration - Death Cab For Cutie
August
1. Ray of Sunshine - From the But I'm A Cheerleader soundtrack
2. Orange Ball of Peace - The Mountain Goats
3. Palmcorder Yajna - The Mountain Goats
4. Bixby Canyon Bridge - Death Cab For Cutie
5. New Soul - Tristan Prettyman
6. Forever - Walter Meego
7. Ten Dead Dogs - Wild Sweet Orange
8. Austere - The Joy Formidable
9. Saro - Samamidon
10. Too Long - Yael Naim
11. Rebel Side of Heaven - Langhorn Slim
12. Grapevine Fires - Death Cab For Cutie
A lot of these songs were discovered courtesy of Make Me a Poster; others were first heard on Sound Opinions. None of this album is the lists (because I am waiting to burn it after I free up some space), but it is absolutely fantastic. Also, if you like the Mountain Goats, check out this and this (on the music player).