Today I had the normal law school visit (the tour by a current student, sitting in on a first year class, and meeting with admissions staff) at the University of Oregon, home of the Ducks and Prefontaine. Lots of outdoor activity available at this school, great location (although I miss the steep hills of Seattle), and lots of friendly people greet you and treat you nicely—not unlike the Midwest where I am originally from. I did come to find out that my hotel is in the seediest area of Eugene, which is less “sketch” than parts of the Ave. Even with this knowledge, it is a good place to stay if you want the basics. One thing I simply must comment on is the weather here. It’s not little misty rain, like Seattle…it’s big ole’ fat rain that pour down in buckets—but not quite as much as Jacksonville, Florida (where I once called home)—but still enough to make you wish every piece of your clothing were waterproof after a few seconds’ exposure. I describe it in detail because I'm staring out my hotel window watching it right now...

**change of subject**

Some other noteworthy events today:
- A man walked in on me today as I was taking a morning nap. Apparently he said my door was a smidge open…unlikely story, but I bought it after discussing the incident in depth with the management.
- I took a mid-morning nap!! I don’t think I’ve done that since high school!! Certainly before children were in the picture….!
- I upgraded my Ford Focus rental to a brand spankin’ new Hyundai Sonata to have the sunroof and extra room—the guy gave it me for an extra $4! What a deal!
- This is a noteworthy nonevent: I haven’t had a hot meal in days now. I didn’t realize I’d miss it so much, but I do!! I really really do! So, first thing on my agenda for the evening is to brave the pouring rain and find a place to eat. Too bad I’m picky….
- I thought of my family and missed them a lot.

I’ll keep you up to date on the (hopefully) food I find,
*sunny: a duck for a day