A new term and a new resolution to blog more frequently. So it goes. Spring break is over, and I’ve returned to Northfield unscathed, if slightly damp. Classes start on Monday, and I shall spend the intervening time rebonding with my computer and attempting to locate enough shelf space to store the 40 million bottles of orange juice that my parents purchased for me. I’m no connoisseur, but I may just have enough to satiate even the truly addicted.

So why the return to the so-called ‘blogosphere?’ It turns out that a slightly shifty looking social studies teacher publically noted by lack of updates, and I was forced to post something to save my honor. Actually, that’s a lie. I’ve been meaning to get back to blogging for sometime now, but the realization that people actually checked my site finally inspired me to action. For all this time I thought it was just me clicking the refresh button.

I’ve also noticed the profusion fancy commenting systems and sideblogs popping up these days, and I must admit that I am thouroughly humbled. The ‘Edit-Me’ links on the side of my page stand as searing reminders of my apathy, and I’m planning on a CS major for goodness sakes! Ah well, I’ve decided that if I can post regurally for a week then I can start to muck with the backend.

If you’re actually reading this than I admire your fortitude, as I admit I’ve been rather lazy about updating this blog lately. Well, I’m not quite sure lazy is the word for it, with finals in less than 2 weeks there is very little lazy going on around here, but such is life. Having to struggle to (hopefully) get a B in some of my classes is not a particularly pleasant sensation for me, but in the long run it’s probably a good thing, as now I actually have to learn how to really study. I though AP Physics had tought me that, but I was mistaken, and judging from my classmates a lot of other people are struggling with the same paradigm shift. Ah well, I think my Lin. Al. test went pretty well today, which sort of makes up for the last one, so maybe I’m starting to get the hang of things. I’ve got a French test tomorrow, after which (assuming I survive), I can start attacking my research paper on the complex topology of the Internet. Good stuff :). I also register on Wednesday for next term, which should be interesting. I want to take Data structures, French 204, and an Intro philosophy course, but I have a bad draw number, so I may not get what I want. We’ll see.

Anyway, sorry about the academically orientated post, that’s been what’s on my mind lately. Hopefully I’ll have a chance to post something a little more interesting later this week.
-Ben

Yikes, I haven’t been a particularly good blogger lately. I was shooting for at least once a week, but it looked like that died almost a week ago. I suppose I could play the “I had a cold card” (which would in fact be true), but in the end that would just be a lame excuse. Anyway, now that my readership (all two of you!) has dwindled away, I’ll continue…

Despite the aforementioned cold, I’ve started to get the hang of this college thing. My mood flucuates with the state of my French class, but at the moment things seem to be under control. I’m not really sure how things like grades are going to go (methinks bonus points are a thing of the past), but I feel like I’m keeping up in my classes for the most part.

I’ve also managed to become rather involved in music here (surprise, surprise), and between orchestra, quartet, and private lessons, my cello and I have become reacquainted rather rapidly. Though I’ve enjoyed music here, I do miss some of the people from back home. My private teacher is a pleasant enough fellow, but I miss Dr. Low’s style and wit, and my new quartet just isn’t the same.

I finally made it to fencing club today, which was a lot of fun. I was surprised to see fifteen people there, and it was definitely nice to do something a little more active than studying. Fencing to is different than it was in Omaha, but different isn’t always a bad thing, and I have high hopes.

So there you have it, another vauge and schedule oriented blog post. I’ll try not to let as much time elapse before I post again, but as always, no promises.