Out in Left-Centre Field

"It's not an excuse, sir. It's a frakking fact!"
-- Lt. Felix Gaeta, Battlestar Galactica (s. 2, ep. 9)

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Alright. I really don't get to this as often as I'd like.

As of a week ago, I've started a full-time job with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) which I will hold until I finish the co-op term in December. Unfortunately, between work 8am to 4pm, and a commute which takes at least an hour and frequently more in the evenings thanks to the whims of GTA traffic, I spend almost 50% of my day on my job alone. And I haven't even gotten to the night and/or weekend shifts that will need to be pulled at some point to accomodate work on site (i.e. on the subway/streetcar lines).

Then, add the incomparably irritating PDEng courses that Waterloo mandates upon all engineering students on our co-op terms -- as if we had no need for lives outside our jobs. In all seriousness, this material could be covered more quickly, efficiently and effectively if condensed into, say, a pair of courses on school terms ... but no. The Faculty of Engineering feels the need to structure every week of our lives.

Next, add a dash of bedroom reorganization at home. Every so often, it needs to be done, and it turned out now was the appointed time. It's since slowed to a crawl thanks to all the other things that need to be taken care of, but when it's done, it should be a great improvement.

Finally, add sleep and other necessities of life. Stir well, let chill until less chaotic, then serve. Makes one crowded life with little room for CYA activities.

Cooking references aside, and in all seriousness, I apologize for having been lax in updating my series on the 177 riding plan. They take a while to write properly and clearly, and I just don't have the time at the moment to do it justice. I will finish with Quebec and Ontario as soon as I can. In the meantime, don't hesitate to contact me with any questions, either on the CYA forums, over Facebook, or by email at a.schn[at]hotmail.com OR schneidera[at]cya-ajc.ca.

Also, I haven't been nearly as active in the CYA as I was towards the start of this year. Some of that is due to the fact that I had university classes over the summer term. Another part of it is just wear and tear -- everyone needs a breather sometimes. I am still here, and I will still be participating in the CYA. Just don't go thinking it's the only thing I have to worry about, okay?