God Loves the Twins (& other minor axioms)

Yesterday, I witnessed one of the greatest baseball spectacles I've ever seen. Shaky Carlos Silva pitched six decent innings, Joe Mauer (Jo-Joe from Ko-Como as my mum calls him) secured his batting title, and the crowd at the Dome would erupt in the middle of a pitch when the KC/Detroit scores were posted. The topper was getting a split-screen view of the Twins in the dugout after their victory and the broadcast of the Detroit game. After the last Detroit out, we got to see the Twins freak out and run onto the field. That was so cool. They shared champagne with the fans and ran around the field high-fiving people. It was one of the greatest celebrations I've ever seen. My hope is that the Tigers don't get too down as I want them to beat the Yanks in four games. I've got to bring a radio to work tomorrow.

Speaking of work, it looks like I'll be taking control of an academic department. I never thought I'd be doing that EVER. Well, I'll be taking over in an administrative capacity. I've got some training modules to do over the next few weeks. But yeah our chief coordinator is leaving and it appears that I'm the interim. I can't say I was expecting that when I signed on.

Ah, more good news. My dad made me aware of an offer being made by the worst airline in the world whereby one might fly to foreign locations at a more-than-reasonable price. I looked into the matter further and found one particular deal that was too enticing to turn down. So, after a lengthy online transaction, I'm now the owner of a round-trip plane ticket to London. I'll be leaving the weekend after Thanksgiving (that's the:00 AMerican Thanksgiving) and will be gone for a week. I'm super stoked as I have been wanting to go back for the better part of three years. Talked to a mate today and we're thinking of walking and climbing along Hadrian's Wall. I wanted to get there last time, but didn't work out. Also looking forward to having a beer with my good friend Sarah in Marx' old pub.

Hmm, trying to think of other stuff, but nothing comes to mind. I will post photos soon. Promise.