One more day until productive distraction

I'm in London (Ontario). Leaving The Missus yesterday, just before 11am, was really tough. She teared up when I left and we kissed goodbye and, to be perfectly honest, I almost teared up myself. I came awfully close again on the 401 when I was listening to Dave and Morley stories from the Vinyl Cafe that I had burned onto some CDs. We talked on the phone last night and I felt a lot better. She has lots of work to keep her busy but I'm playing the waiting game right now.

Last night was tough, but today has been good. I have my orientation day tomorrow, so I got out of bed, got ready and was out the door before 8am. I had a quick breakfast and headed to the UWO campus to sort out, well, just about everything. I bustled around campus getting my parking pass, student card, bus pass (included with my graduate society fees!) and locker. I found the gym, which I desperately need to use after two weeks of holiday slacking. The muscles around my heeling knee have atrophied slightly, so I'll be renewing my training this Saturday.

I also bought some of my books and, while at the store, I noticed that Blankets by Craig Thompson was assigned for another class. So I picked that up, too.

I also found Ratatouille at Best Buy. It was sold out everywhere in Orleans before I left, but they have tons here.

I'm eager for classes to start so that I can get busy working. And then I'm looking forward to a weekend sometime this January when I can get back to Ottawa and to my Missus.