I've been out of it for a while. Once school began my life has felt like watching a fast-forwarded movie. I'm only taking two classes, but I've also taken on the job of being the editor for the arts & entertainment section (Life!) of FIU's student newspaper, which is what is taking up the majority of my time now.
It's been a complete 180 compared to the lifestyle I experienced in Italy, where everything was so relaxed -- so peaceful and slow.
Now, it seems like there aren't enough hours in the day. I'm constantly checking my e-mail, writing e-mails, assigning stories, and editing stories. We're a team of three in Life!, but for some reason, I feel like I should be the one with the majority of the load. I need a change of mindset.
I'm also taking the dreaded grammar class, "Writing Strategies," but that's going better than expected (so far). Aside from the paper and school, I still work one day a week at my part-time 
job as a "Traffic Manager" (data entry person and dispatcher) for DOT.
job as a "Traffic Manager" (data entry person and dispatcher) for DOT. I await every weekend like a starving dog waits on a piece of bacon. I welcome it with open arms and then hump it. And then, it's all over too soon.
I wanted to update the blog with something video game related, but honestly, I haven't been able to play a darn thing. I sprinkle some 2K in my life whenever I get a chance, and I played the first half hour of God of War 2, and that's about it. If you're wondering, the first half hour of God of War 2 is badass, and NBA 2K8 is still a pain in the ass.
Hopefully I'll adjust and become a better manager with my time. Actually, I'll have to. Have you heard about all the shit coming out this fall?
Gears of War 2
Prince of Persia
Resistance 2
Fallout 3
Fable II
LEGO Batman
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows
NBA 2K9
LittleBigPlanet
Guitar Hero: World Tour
Rock Band 2 (already came out yesterday)
Saints Row 2
Mirror's Edge
Far Cray 2
Call of Duty: World at War
Yikes. Wish me luck. Or a winning lotto ticket.
A doppo, amici.
