So I've left a lot out: an accepted offer and now into contract on a Sunnyside apartment, the conclusion of my first real grad course, progress on fellowships, advancement kendo-wise, the departure of old friends and the imminent rearrival of others. It's been a strange schedule mostly because wifey's completely inverted his sleep schedule and imminent bar. The summer is 2/3 the way to half over, but I don't dread the fall, but it would be nice to close this transaction sooner rather than later.