It's a Sprang Thang

Hey,

It's been a much busier spring than I expected. I've been all over the place, and it's been fun, but less restful than I had planned.

Since my visit to Tay, I have visited Colby and Oregon, and I'll be headed to Steamboat for a few weeks soon (By the way, you should tell me soon if you'll be in CO while I'm there!!!)

Colby was an interesting experience. It was really fun to see everybody, and there was some good partying (glad to see Mr. Goldring), but it was weird to not be a part of it all anymore. I felt out-of-the-loop in a way I hadn't expected. I guess that's what happens when you're not around anymore. I am sad that I won't be able to be there for graduation, but I'm being paid to go play in the remaining snow in Ski Town USA (I don't need your pity).

Oregon was a good trip. I visited a lot of family (including Mama and Papa Toast, who made the trip out too). I was on the University of Oregon campus for a few days, which was fun, but I'm really glad that I went to Colby instead of there. I couldn't have made it in that place. I also got to go to the beach, which is always nice. I downed a few dark and stormies, which brought back some good memories of Taylor's house after graduation. That drink holds a special place in my heart. I also completed a couple great missions.

1. swimming in two oceans in one week (Atlantic in Portland, ME and Pacific in Newport, OR). Both oceans were absurdly cold, but the Pacific was definitely a few degrees colder. 

2. I flew from Portland, ME to Portland, OR, which I'm sure Val has done a few times, but I thought it was cool.

For now I'm back in MadTown trying to catch up on work, which reminds me, I'm typing on a new computer!! MWSC bought me a new MacBook, and it arrived the day I got back from Oregon. It's really really great and a huge upgrade from the dinosaur I had been toting around since I graduated from high school. I'm almost done transfering all my old files, but I am really struggling with making all my contacts from Outlook go onto the new computer. I have over 1300, so it's kind of a big issue... advice welcome.

I went on my first bike ride of the year today, which was a nice change of pace. I'd been doing a ton or running lately. I also visited Grand Falls, NB with Nick Kline over the weekend, which was amazing. It wasn't quite Niagra Falls, but it awed us both. I wish I had taken pictures because it's really tough to find any online. Maybe next time.

Love and Adventures (I guess I've had a lot lately),

Toast