Not much new in terms of grad school and such. Life is good, a little cold, but not as cold as back home so that's great. I thought I was going to miss the winter and the snow, but with a few days in the 50's and 60's, you change your mind quickly. Now I'm ready for spring.
Here's an interesting story. A week or so ago I was pulling into the grocery store (Harris Teeter, or Harry Teet for short) and noticed that the cars weren't really moving. As I turn into the drive, I see why: two blind people complete with guide dogs are walking down the middle of the driveway, between the opposing lanes of traffic. They are a car-length away from me, heading my way. I come to a complete stop so as to not whack 'em or hurt their dogs. At this point I know the inevitable: the woman is going to strike my car, specifically my side-view mirror, about 18 inches from my face. THUD. It was literally the blind leading the blind. I couldn't help but laugh and feel a little bad.
Here's the kicker: this is not the first time I've been in a car and experienced a "blindstrike." It happened once when I was visiting UW-Madison last spring. Only that time there were more of us in the car and the blind person walked straight into the driver's side door. I'm sure they heard us laughing. I think twice in one year is pretty spectacular.
On another note, I just got back from dinner at a place called Solas, in Raleigh. This week is the semi-annual Triangle Restaurant Week, where the who's who of restaurants in the area offer an appetizer, entree, and dessert for $30. I had lobster bisque, filet minon, and a chocolate torte....it was fantastic. And by "fantastic," I mean "foodgasmic."
So there's that.
Currently listening to: Hollywood by Michael Bubble.
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