Chavonne and I are doing our best to enjoy one another's company, especially as school as begun again for both of us. My retread Diversity class looks relatively painless and although I'm frustrated to be not moving forward as quickly as I like academically, I'm also somewhat grateful for the relaxed schedule. I'm slated to graduate December of 2011, which sounds forever away. Next semester, I'm grappling with either taking multiple classes in order to catch up or immediately beginning another field placement, which is going to be horrible to negotiate with my wife, my supervisor, my time, my car, and my sanity, but should pay off in the long run. Stay tuned.
Other than a brief foray into Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:Re-Shelled with Raji Thursday evening, I haven't gamed appreciably in over a week. DQIV hasn't yet become a compelling narrative, nor do I expect it to, really. Now that the weather has become more reasonable, I can also consider returning to the attic to play some console (Xbox 360) games; ether way, between school, the impending holiday rush, and the onset of bitter cold, my gaming production and my chances for realizing my new year's resolution of mastering twenty-five games seem more remote.
As the circle of life turns, however, and as my ability and passion for gaming wanes, my anticipation for football grows ever stronger. Last night, my fantasy football league had its draft and I'm cautiously optimistic about my chances this year. It's my fourth year participating and the finest performance I've ever mustered is fifth in a league of ten. This year, I drafted dead last and I have (in order):
Larry Fitzgerald
Drew Brees
Steve Slaton
Wes Welker
Steve Slaton
Pierre Thomas (a misclick due to timing out)
Percy Harvin
Chicago
Minnesota
Beanie Wells
Willie Parker
Derrick Mason
Josh Brown
Chad Pennington
During the draft, I was nervous and anxious constantly but in the cold light of day, I feel significantly better about my team. Hopefully I can parlay some explosive offense into at least a playoff appearance. I'm deeply saddened about not having any Cowboys on my roster, but this is, of course, fantasy. It says nothing of my real ardor for the team of my ancestral homeland.
Fall is upon us, of course, and that means more nights close to someone you love. Enjoy those last dying rays of sunlight before the streets are thick with slush.
I completely support your decision to make sure you can graduate by December 2011! You can do it. And your football team is going to be fantastic, I know it. Love you.