Southern Cal

I am currently at my dad's high school friend's house in LA. More specifically, I am staying in Arcadia, which is very close to Los Angeles. I think I'm missing the Bay Area a little, only because I'm more used to seeing clear skies rather than smog. I'll just be glad none of my allergy symptoms are showing up yet, since my doctor advised me to bring my (seasonal) allergy medication before heading south. UC Irvine isn't too far away from here, so I guess I will adapt to this "unfamiliar" weather by the time COSMOS finishes.

On the note of COSMOS, I overlooked a passage in the manual explaining the clothing I am required to bring. Semi-formal clothing is required for a final presentation and the closing ceremony. I forgot to bring my suit and dress shoes. There was also a paragraph explaining the need for a "Internet cable" to have access to UC Irvine's network from the residential hall. Since the term "Internet cable" is technically not a proper term, since it could refer to a variety of cables used to connect a computer to the Internet. This is belaying the point that I need to bring my own ethernet cable, and there is no wireless Internet available in the dorms.

Fortunately for me, I am going to be heading home over the first weekend for this presentation of "The 42 Suite, 3. Florence" for the Music Teacher's Association of Califonia convention in Santa Clara. I guess before I depart from Arcadia, it will be crucial for me to reread parts of that instruction manual.