Good morning, all. Bit of an update for you.

First, I finally finished that book I have been writing for a year and a half. It is not out in publication yet - I think the senior level board members are looking for a proper release time. Have not heard any word back from anyone on what they think, though I know I have done some quality work. When I was done, I was too exhausted to be jubilated, and then I just jumped straight into more work and travel.

And now I am here, mid-way through my residency at Royal Roads University. This is an intensive 3-week introduction to the program, which is 2 years non-stop, no breaks. Very hard work, very intense, but what I was looking for.

Among other things, one of the chief tools used in this program is a journal, wherein one draws, collects memorable bits of collage stuff, and where one also writes, using the mix to work out basic concepts, delineate new directions, etc. What I like about the tool is that is a mandatory part of the program, so I must draw to get my marks! How cool is that?

An oddity of this campus is the presence of peacocks. If any of you have heard peacocks moaning and shouting in the evenings or mornings, you'll know how strange it all seems. They are truly loud. I don't seem to lose any sleep due to them, however. Perhaps it is because I am used to hearing our rooster crowing each morning and evening already back at home.

I have waited for this opportunity for ages, years, and now I finally am started on my degree program. That's very cool. Finances will still be a bit of a mystery where it will come from to afford this program, but I can work while I study, so that will smooth out, I think. I hope.

All for now,
Russell