September 6, 2006
The dream has ended
The summer of sluff has finally come to a close. Today was my first day back to school and our critics did a fairly good job of scaring the shit out of us. They told us that not only is this going to be the most challenging of the studios so far, but they decided to make it even harder than it was last year. I don’t know what that means yet, but at least I’m well rested. Stay tuned…
What we did find out so far is that our site is another riverfront site, this one across the river from Philadelphia in Camden, New Jersey. Camden, hmmm, why does that sound familiar, you might be asking yourself. It’s because of this.
At least when we go for a site visit for the analysis phase this Friday I can stock up on my crack supply.
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September 1, 2006
US Open
Through a series of connections (including my father, who if I did not mention would feel personally slighted) my new best friend Bill Mcatee got Lori and I kick-ass seats in Arthur Ashe stadium for opening day of play where we got to see Justine Henin-Hardenne, Andy Roddick and Lindsay Davenport roll over their first round opponents. Even though the matches were clearly one sided, it was really sweet to be at center court watching some of the world's best. This was our view of the matches.
After seeing all the stars at center court, Lori and I wandered around the grounds and saw some portions of a few other matches. The highlight for me was the discovery of my new favorite tennis player Maria Kirilenko of Russia. I didn't get many good shots of her, so check out her Web site and the wonderful 'shots' pages. I've already applied for her to be my mail-order bride. Lori is not pleased.
While in New York, Lori and I stayed with her aunt and uncle in the Upper East Side. Lori's uncle is a minister at a presbyterian church and has a sweet setup. I always feel like I'm in the Royal Tannembaunms when we stay at their insanely large Manhattan house, no, castle.
And since New York is home to some of the best graffiti in the world, I thought I'd share one of my favorite pieces.
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