Humidity = :(

So here's a quick update on things that I've learned in the past few:

1. I am good at line weights
2. I am bad at diagramming
3. I don't update this blog

So apologizes to my two readers on not writing in a while. I've been busy. Ok?? Because of the amount to write about, and the lack of time to do so, I'm going to skip the last project we did and go straight to the explosive stuff. And by that I mean the Fourth of July.

I have been in a debate as to whether Boston is actually American's birthplace or not. The short list of the argument came down to:

1. Shot Heard Around the World (Boston Area) vs. Signing of the Declaration (Philly)
2. Freedom Trail (Boston) vs. Valley Forge (PA)
3. Plymouth Rock (Massachusetts) vs. Jamestown (Virginia)
and 4. Philly Cheesesteak vs. Boston Creme Pie

It appears that Boston has maintained a slight edge in this debate, and with that, we conclude that is the best place for a Fourth of July celebration.

I've been busy with architecture and all that and we had a lot to construct this week.

Hey look! Kenmore Square!

So after a review all morning, with the afternoon off, a few studio-mates and I naturally decided to be classy and drink some reveled American beer in honor of the holiday.

Bud Light: American Brewing at it's finest. 

After some socializing and a shower, we headed to the famous Esplanade where the Boston Pops play alongside famous artists. Last night the lineup included the cast of Mama Mia!, Dropkick Murphy's, and Jennifer Hudson. It was hot, humid, and ridiculously crowded. But the view was definitely spectacular. 

I can never get sick of this view

Long story short, I ended up at an apartment at MIT with some other architects at the church I've been going to here. Therefore, we avoided the crowds, a lightning delay, and a rainstorm, all in the comfort of an unstable wall a/c unit, oh-so-delicious cake pops, and a great river view. All while enjoying home-brew IPAs, talking about our bikes, and sharing good underground bands like good hipsters should. After the build up, we watched the fireworks. Let me say this as a disclaimer: these photos do not do it justice. 

 

But following the show, the whole city had to brave the public transportation system in the late hours of the evening. Let's just say 90-degrees, 90% humidity, and 900,000 people (ok, maybe not that many, but damn close) do not go well together in an underground T stop. 

My skin starts getting sticky just remembering this

So I just walked the 3 miles back to my room. Which, of course, does not have air conditioning and there is no distinction between the in and outdoors. 

We have one week left and a crap load of work to do, but until then... happy sweating!