Cooking

I've become significantly more interested in cooking in the short week I've been here. I enjoy doing it, and am always thinking about things I want to make and how to make them. I went to Trader Joes today, and bought one tomato, one onion, a package of fresh basil, and three small garlic bulbs. Now I can make pesto this week, and (if I get more tomatoes) a huge pot of tomato soup as well.

Cooking suggestions are always welcome!

Berkeley

I'm planning on updating this blog occasionally for all ye (I make the assumption that there are more than one of you) who wonder about what I'm up to here in Berkeley.

This first week, the answer to that question has mostly been...soccer! I've played an average of two hours a day at an outdoor turf field called "underhill" a couple blocks down the street.

Other than that, I've been checking out various events (hint: the ones with free food) and getting to know people in my classes and dorm. There's a nice cooking community downstairs, and hanging out and talking about food while making meals is great fun.

My classes have been very good -- I think it'll be an interesting and rewarding semester, academically. For those of you who may not know, I'm taking Intro to Statistics, Comparative Politics, Intro to Western Music, and Greek Civilization.

Dorm life has been excellent so far. The room is really nice, with plenty of space, great decor, and an enormous tv, which is much envied by our fellow residents. All in all, life is great, and I'm excited about my new home. =)

-Joey