a long day of work. no more needs to be said about that.

i did, however, have an opportunity to attend a meeting of the smcssvs--with bethy and chucky--which was great. first of all, it was nice because the day was so long and monotonous, so it was nice to be out in the fresh air at twilight moving and doing something. second, i've missed having bethy around me. it was good for me to be able to relax and laugh with her and make being home feel a bit less alien than it does--i mean, i know i came home by choice, yadda yadda, but it is, in many respects, like trying to slip into another skin when i'm here. i have to adapt to the surroundings, and, at times, it's really difficult to do. having beth and chuck (i was very happy chuck was around!!!!) around tonight made me very happy. and i'm hoping to be able to have another chance to meet up very soon--this time when coffee exchange is actually open. ;)

catchy new music coming over the eqx airwaves lately that i'm impressed with--in particular fuel's "bad day", blues traveler "back in the day", and ben folds "rocking the suburbs". good stuff...i'm compiling a list of musicians i need to check out when i get back to school. so far there is ryan cohen, bob schneider, david garza, and remy zero (i've been meaning to check them out--i need to need to need to). any other ideas of people you think i'd like?