Today was the first day of class. It was mostly just setting ground rules and trying to help everyone get acclimated. We got a list of possible assistantships and projects we will be able to work on this year. Some of those were more interesting than others, but that’s to be expected. We also talked [...]

Finally. Tomorrow I actually get to move in. Pretty excited, because it’s just in time. Tuesday school kind-of starts, orientation and meetings and such. I’m really excited though; I’ve been waiting a long time for this. I’m also excited to start getting to know Philly and this part of it. The museums, parks, restaurants, stores, [...]

Jenn and I finally found a place. It’s pretty awesome. Two levels, hardwood floors, new kitchen, great neighborhood. It took 8 days but it finally happened. I’m pretty psyched but I can’t move in until next friday. That’s a bummer. I’m anxious to get going on it and get things situated. In the mean time, [...]

It is day four now. It’s a very discouraging endeavor. I continue to find mediocre places and that’s the worst part because they aren’t obviously bad, it’s just that I’d prefer something a little better. I end up walking away from places that I’m questionable about. That’s ok, in and of itself, however it’s the [...]

Driving across country now. Head to Philadelphia to attend the University of the Arts for their Master’s of Industrial Design. Excited and a little nervous, but mostly excited. The program seems like exactly what I want. It is very forward thinking and will focus on using design theory to solve a problem and not just [...]