It’s great to hear you’re okay — busy, but okay! It definitely sounds like the semester swept you up for a bit. Midterms can turn anyone’s schedule upside down, and grading mountains of exams and projects is no small feat. No wonder the blog went quiet for a while!
Your description of fall settling in feels so familiar — sweaters coming out, Blanket Guy sightings, and that shift from resisting the cold to actually looking forward to the first snow. There’s something comforting about that seasonal turning point.
The ballroom competition sounds like a fun break from the academic grind. Even just watching can be energizing, and it’s awesome that Andrew went along and enjoyed it. The connections with the Monmouth dancers sound promising too — nothing like a growing dance group to keep the momentum going.
And political frustrations? Totally relatable. Sometimes stepping back for a bit is healthier than letting the news constantly get under your skin. Still, getting a letter into the Zephyr is impressive!
Sounds like your calendar is filling up again soon with the ACM contest and maybe a trip to Ames. Until then, I hope the grading pile stays manageable and you get a breather here and there. Hang in there — and glad you checked in!
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