five strawberries and an apple

There are these days, as rare as they come, where you feel you're going to accomplish something big. You're going to get that dream job offer, or some girl is going to propose to you - You're going to finally write that star essay and be content with it. 

This is not one of them (at least as far as that essay goes). 

I haven't written anything here for half a year (gosh, it's May), but I might as well... (to you, the Reader, cf. Calvino post ages ago) Here's some background music: 

What a life Barenboim must have! Child prodigy, studied with Boulanger, conductor, pianist (with charisma and genius enough to get away with slight deficiency of accuracy and technique), cellist for a wife (best cellist ever, at that), being able to put his passion to the good of the world (West-Eastern Divan Orchestra etc.)

Now that's what I call "dream job", or "dream life". 

If only =)

Went to the Art and Culture career day held by CAPS (UChicago's career service). I've never seen such happy panelists. One step at time, I guess, hopefully starting at Lincoln Center this summer (sorry Hong Kong). 

What a beautiful photo 

(Tel Aviv, May Day)

No grand thoughts for the day - Just, enjoy life.