Mare, as in Nightmare

One of my friend Mike's house mates drew this on the whiteboard in their entryway.

This little schoolhouse is on the edge of campus. I thought it was cute but a little dishevelled. Have no idea if it is still in use.

Passed this guy reshingling this house while crossing a bridge earlier today. Thought it would be a good 'slice of life' picture. The weather was great. Can't wait until it is 20 degrees warmer and t-shirt friendly.

Went to a rave in town the other night. Fun but a little overcrowded.

Also, I got a haircut. It's kind of a Matt Damon from Good Will Hunting style.

Went to a bar last week called the Pit and the Pendulum. Basically looks like if Edgar Allen Poe and Edward Gorey pooled their money together to open a bar. The cocktails are named after the 7 deadly sins and the shot menu is composed of heavenly virtues. Wrath was strong, Lust was sweet and Sloth was very very chocolatey.

Also went to the Malt Cross (think that's the name). Quaint bar with this pleasant stage which is left over from the vaudevillian era. We played Scattagories, Connect 4, and Guess Who. The music consisted of The Strokes and The Postal Service. I was thoroughly pleased.

Rugby was an interesting experience but sports still kind of bore me. There's just something about them that I don't care for. Maybe I should start betting on games.

Speak easy,

Neil

Everything Is Borrowed

I haven't seen any ducks here but there are plenty of geese on campus. So far I've only seen one squirrel. They seem kind of rare here, at least at this time of year. There are different breeds of birds here that sing all the time, especially at night. Someone told me that if you steal a goose from the campus you get kicked out of school. Been busy and the internet connection here is slow, so every time I want to update anything it's kind of a process. Last night I met up with three of my friends from camp that live in the area. This weekend I'm seeing another friend from camp when I go to London. I'll take pictures!

I wrote a song the other day when I should have been rereading The Great Gatsby. My friend Mike let me borrow his guitar for the time being.

Meet me in England (if you get the chance)

G C

My soul didn't come from a star

G C

Oh, My soul didn't come from a star

D G

No, my spirit didn't travel far

G C

I wanted to see you today

G C

yes, I wanted to see you today

D G

just watched the minutes as they flew away

C G

and If in my mind

C G

I somehow could find

C G

A Way for us to realize

D

At the same time

C G

That it could be

C G

just you and me

C G

you say my judgement is blind

D

but I guess that we'll see

Am C D

It's just a matter-er-er

G

of time

G C

Stop looking up into the air?

G C

Why do you keep looking up in the air?

D G

You only see what isn't there.

G C

I guess that I shouldn't complain

G C

Oh, I guess that I shouldn't complain

D G

because I always feel better when it rains

C G

And if it don't feel wrong

C G

I might write you a song

C G

But I know that your busy

D

So Your song won't be long

C G

And if our future seems bright

C G

I could book you a flight

C G

if you take the red eye

D

I could meet you tonight

Am C D

It's just a matter-er-er

G

of time

G C G C D Am C D G

G C

I wanted to see you today

G C

yes, I wanted to see you today

D G

just watched the minutes as they flew away

Probably a little cheesy but whatever.

Speak easy,

Neil

Football

Speak easy,

Neil