Today is the 29th Day of the challenge that Dan proposed at the end of last month… and to commemorate our success so far, we’re swapping blogs for the day. My name is Anna, and I’ll be your host for this evening. (or whenever you’re reading this. Incidentally, my blog is over at iRelle, if you want to read Dan’s version of events)
This blog is usually a lot more technical than mine (at least, it feels that way to me), but following that extremely nerdy (not-that-there’s-anything-wrong-with-that!) post about StarGate Universe, I feel a little de-geeking won’t hurt anyone.
The last couple of nights I’ve been at uni after five p.m., and the atmosphere out here becomes so much more of a community after sundown – everyone becomes a little more open, a bit more friendly – but not so much that they feel compelled to talk to you about their fluffy pets or their Grandma’s false teeth or anything. Maybe a little of the campus accommodation air seeps out into the highways and byways of the uni. It’s a bit like the approaching darkness puts a ceiling on the area and calls it a home. You don’t know anyone, but you don’t need to. The dusk is full of easy silences and aloneness – but not loneliness.
The uni overlooks the (Tamar) river, and this week it’s been flowing high (lots of rain 
). The new-found view – after they chopped all the trees between the uni and the highway down – has been particularly appealing. It pops into view after the particularly vicious mid-80’s architectural assault that is the cafeteria and education block, and the river flowing by comes across as soothing rather than otherwise – although it’s by no means one of the wonders of the world. It’s Tasmania and it’s winter, so the sun is setting at around five, and it sinks down behind the river and stretches the reflections across the ripples. Combined with a pink sky, a gentle breeze and a few early stars, it really is tranquil and relaxing.
Maybe I’m harping on the restfulness a bit much… but I have two assignments due before the end of next week, and so much work to do! I’m not feeling very relaxed at all. Last night I didn’t get home until half past nine from a study group – after leaving the house at eight in the morning! My days are filling up with a level of stress that I haven’t really experienced before – I’ll hold onto the peaceful uni-induced evenings as long as possible!
This was a pleasant interlude, but back to the study! Dan will be back with more conventional content tomorrow!
P.S Sorry it’s late, its Dan’s fault, he didnt get home till 1AM to post it.