flunking blogging

I knew when I started this thing that I would be terrible at upkeep. Part of the problem is spontaneity -- I think I've been spoiled by instant messaging over the years, where I can immediately send off disposable thoughts to others with little consequence as opposed to sitting down and trying to formulate something after the fact. That, and I still feel self conscious in thinking that anything I post here is actually worth reading, especially without a specific "angle" to what I write.

Anyway.

I walked (dear God!) to the Bread Co in my neighborhood today (Panera to the normal folk) and found a few more interesting businesses along the way -- more art galleries, a Middle Eastern restaurant that holds some promise, and a place that looks great for Sunday brunch. Given that the little Mexican place on this stretch turned out to be really good and pretty cheap, I'm trying to remain positive. Still, part of what I find eerie about this city is the lack of people/pedestrian traffic, and that feels echoed in the "for rent" units interspersed between these businesses. I'm curious to watch what happens in the next few years.

The plus side remains that I really like my program and the people in it. I guess I've spent enough time applying to, attending, (and in some cases, leaving) the wrong grad programs that the sacrifices associated with going to one that might be right for me will have to be worth it. But for now, it's a challenge to not let my mind wander and think too much about all of the things I like about other places that I can't be right now. For the next five years.