Wide Eyes- Local Natives

So I'm headed off to Texas this Thursday.  I'll be visiting my brother for a couple of weeks.  I'm really quite excited.  This will be the first Halloween I've spent with him in quite a few years.  I've got my costume all in order and he's already promised pumpkin carving.
Apparently the Renaissance fair is also in town, so we might do that too.
it's not going to be all play, though.  He and Lori still have class and teaching to take care of, but that's all fine.  I'll be working on my application essay while they're busy.  I need to get it squared away in the next two weeks.  I also need to update my CV.  Then I can send it off to the recommenders.  I need to get one more person to write me a letter, as well.
Lots to do.
As for the GREs yesterday, they went alright.  Verbal up, quant down.  We'll see what kind of shape I'm in come November when my full scores come in.
I've still got an odd feeling-- that kind of out of step feel-- but that's alright.  I think going to Texas might help.  I came home on Saturday after sitting the exam and was a bit stir crazy.  It's the itch to travel starting up again.

The stagnation I'm feeling at the moment demands a new layout for The Journey.  It feels appropriate.

Also! For all you looking for some music to play but are tired of the ads in online radio stations, this is for you: 8tracks.  It's really rather brilliant.  I'm stuck on this particular playlist of late.  I like rainy day music.  It makes me consider everything.

Enjoy!