Oh where the time has gone

So it's safe to say that a ridiculous amount of time has passed since I've updated. However, I'm sure there's nothing much I've eaten lately that's worth mentioning. Dining halls are rather constricting. I do however have a veritable backlog of foods from winter break that I will some day get to.

So, to begin again,it's now May third, which means it is the third day of my month of veganism. So far so good, despite my entirely unrelated lack of sleep and long hours in school buildings. Now this means no more cheese, milk, eggs, etc. It will severely limit my dining hall choices, but I have faith that I will get by.

For one of my journalism classes, we have to meet for class in a Chicago neighborhood. While this involves waking up early and getting on the El, sometimes it has its perks, like riding on new trains. Another plus (beyond awesome stories and bizarre adventures) is that our class meets nearby this grocery store.

Twice now friends and I have stopped for a snack, which has ended up in eating mochi. It's comforting to have this grocery store to stop at, and reminds me quite a bit of home. There's an Asian market I frequent by bike and this, while much larger, still gives me the same feel, which late in Spring quarter can help a lot. And sitting on the El platform in the warm spring air, eating mochi with friends makes Mondays not so horrible.