Positive Derivative

Thanks to everyone for all the comments and advice from the last post. I am very happy to say that we (I and my apartment-mate) ended up talking about our issues and working things out. The situation now is much better than it was a week ago. And as a result, most of the tension and bad feelings that were just hanging around have disappeared. Hopefully, we can just put all this behind us and move on.

It's been a month or so since I got sick. I honestly do not remember the last time I've been sick for this long, but I think I can confidently say that I'm almost fully recovered. A small cough still bugs me now and then, but give it a few more days and I should be good. With good timing too, because the good weather lately has been encouraging my allergies. (I just used "good" 3 times.) So in comes Claritin to save the day! I've just been taking one pill a day, as it suggests, and it's working great.

Today was Cal Day, the open house for all prospective students (as well as anyone who just wants to come to Cal and see what it has to offer). I spent most of the morning to noon in Cory giving tours and answering questions from incoming freshmen and their parents. It's pretty fun; I feel good about sharing my wisdom (lol) and giving advice, and I'm sure they like to get a student's personal perspective as well.

I finished up at around 2, and afterward Dustin and I went to walk around for a bit. Huge crowds at Sather Gate, and the atmosphere was just lively and full of energy overall. It was a nice break from the monotony of classes. Only two more weeks to go too, can't wait til then.

Finally, apartment hunting has picked up its pace. I'm looking for a one-bedroom place on southside, preferably with a price ceiling of $1600. Hopefully will finalize and just settle on one this coming week or so.

Oh yeah, I've been craving a good game of mahjong lately. By good, I mean with people who can actually play (well). I've also been watching Akagi, an anime based on Japanese mahjong, so that probably helps. In any case, I want at least one good mahjong session before the summer arrives.