And Another One Bites the Dust...

More than two weeks into my second semester at Pitt, and I am loving it here. I have found a great group of friends from the Newman Center and plan on living with at least two of them--Christine and Valerie (not my twin!)--in the fall. It is so much fun to hang out with people who share the same values and enjoy the same things I do. Today when I met Christine to go to church, we had very similar outfits on! Gray skirts, black tights/leggings, pink shirts, boots, and red pea coats. I thought by leaving Valerie in Michigan I would avoid matching outfits forever, but alas, I have found someone else who dresses like me.

Lately I have been spending a bit too much time on Pinterest, browsing through all sorts of crafty photographs and inspirational quotes. It is quite delightful, seeing what all I could do with some spare time. I just need to make more spare time. To read, knit, craft. Perhaps I shall knit a bit tonight before I hit the hay.
I don't have class until 10am tomorrow, which is nice, but I may get up and run before then. It is supposed to hit 50 degrees! I can't believe that; it is January for goodness sake. Yesterday was snowy and slushy and tomorrow is a springtime day. Speaking of slush, apparently the City of Pittsburgh doesn't find the need to plow the streets. The two main streets near campus, Fifth Ave. and Forbes Ave. were both full of sludge and grimy snow as I walked to the Cathedral of Learning yesterday to study. It had snowed overnight, but apparently the roads were not a prime concern for the city. Many of the sidewalks were doused in salt--unlike Michigan, apparently there is no salt shortage here--but the streets were another story. You would think with the hills that there would be good management of the roads, but nope!
Over the past few weeks I have taken advantage of several PittArts performances. PittArts is a program that provides free or low-cost tickets to local arts/cultural events. Typically there is also a meal or reception and a pre or post show discussion as well. Last weekend I went to the Pittsburgh Glass Center and made a glass paperweight as well as toured the workshop and saw several demos. It really made me want to learn more about glassblowing and perhaps try my hand at it over the summer. The father of one of my good friends at home learned the art at Greenfield Village and now has his own "glass factory" in his basement making Christmas ornaments. This weekend my friend Valerie and I went to two different events: "Jesus Hopped on the A Train" and "The Agony and Ecstasy of Steve Jobs". Both were phenomenal performances, preceded by amazing food--real, non-cafeteria fish, pastas, desserts, the whole nine yards--and accompanied by a wonderful discussion. As a bonus, all three programs were free! We both agreed to take full advantage of these opportunities, as once we are out of college, they will no longer be free!
Well, it is now "Me Time". Enjoy your week!