National Day Fireworks, and Other Things

The fireworks last night were quite impressive. If Uncle Jimbo and Uncle Bob could get to work on something similar to this, that would be great.

After watching the fireworks, I went with Dominic, Wolfgang, and Dominic's brother Manuel to grab some food. I actually ended up just getting a drink since I was really thirsty and not too hungry. I got a mixture of pineapple juice and coconut milk - it was delicious. We left to go back to the MTR, but on the way we stopped for a beer (an Erdinger, naturally, as I was with Germans) in order to hear a live jazz band. Wolfgang plays drums in a jazz band back in Germany, so he thought it would be a good idea. The band turned out to be pretty good, but more entertainers than musicians. We left at about 10 and made out way back to campus. I went to sleep (at least tried to) at midnight.

This morning Gunter and I woke up at 8 to meet his mother for breakfast. She is in town for a week with her friend. We had a delicious buffet downtown at her hotel. She was very nice. They invited me to come along for the rest of the day, but I declined as I had other things on my mind: homework, and a new suit.

So I got a new suit. It is currently being cut, and I'm going for a second fitting shortly. I got a tailored suit and a tailored shirt. I think they should be quite nice, and I got a very reasonable price. I ended up about paying less than half of the original price.

There are more pictures up as well (starting here). I'm off for the next fitting...

P.S. - I watched McCabe and Mrs Miller. It was pretty good, but a little meandering and slow. It's the type of movie I might have loved in the right mood. On another note, let's all hope Chicago has a good day. Though it could be a major pain, I think it would be really cool to host the Olympics. And the city has already spent a hell of a lot of money, so might as well see it through.