Damn, has it really been since August that I've written in here? Seems so. What's been going on universe? Me? Well, lessee. First, I passed the bar. So, yay, I'm bona fide. Although immediately after, I started to study for yet another exam (which I take in about a week and a half). Then about six weeks ago I moved to a large metropolitan city. I wasn't psyched about it at first. As far as big cities go I don't think it's terribly pretty. I also don't quite like it culturally as much as some of the other places I've been. But it grows on me. The more I'm here the more I like it. I have a nice house, in a nice part of town and Spring and sex are in the air.
So I suppose this is a little too New Age or too hippie, but I've lately taken to listening to "natural sounds" - hour long recordings of ocean waves, birds chirping, babbling brooks and tropical thunder storms. I listen to this whilst studying or walking around the city. It's super calming, and I really recommend it as a de-stressing tool. Also, crystals and magnets. It's proven science that they cure diseases. No, j/k but seriously, nature sounds are great - they help take your mind from the concrete jungle.
Today is 65 and really nice. Yesterday, I walked about 5 miles, and studied at the Portrait Gallery which is a decent art museum. It was my sister's birthday so afterwards we went and got sushi and then had drinks at this (unfortunately) dirty Irish pub. There's not supposed to be smoking in buildings here, but this place was thick with it. My lungs can feel it today. Walked around a bit today too. Really looking forward to the warmer weather staying so I can get back to running. Before I moved here I was doing about 4 or 5 miles a day (because I had a gym). I'm hoping to get back to that, but I hate running outside in the cold!
