The Slow Season

This time of year is always considered the slow season. I have been sent home a number of days from work because there is no work, barely paying off my lunch with show up pay. But, when there is work, it is nice to have small student-to-teacher ratios and a short lunch line. The slow season sucks if you were hoping to make more than $20 show up pay for the day, but it’s great in terms of socializing.


DJ Late Night (a.k.a. my boss P. Schaf) has hosted two rockin’ evenings full of hip hop and dancing. The Rumpus Room is the place to be on Friday nights, and, our Tuesday night tradition at the Ski Bar will continue in full swing. I have been busy promoting and poster-making to support my esteemed supervisor. It has been nice to see that the invitations are well received.

Life at the Ridge has been great. It’s not the “Ghetto” I’d imagined, except for the part about hoping on a short bus with twenty other youngins each morning. I love being nearby friends, who fill nearly every door on this floor. The other night was a great example: I invited John and Stan over for dinner, and soon, our living room was full of friends catching up and hanging out. It is quite convenient! The place itself is basic but not gross as it’s reputation allows. Greg and I got lucky to get in the block next to the bus stop. That, paired with a seasonal lease, a comfy couch (and all other furniture) and a kitchen with a dishwasher make home a good place. Greg has been a terrific roommate. With a fully stocked fridge, we have been feeding ourselves quite well—I missed cooking all summer! We balance our big nights out with computer evenings making movies and blogging.