Spring Yet?

Tomorrow marks the beginning of the spring season at WMBR college radio. This means you can now tune into International Anthem one hour earlier, beginning at 2AM. The show is also an hour longer which means more music, more questionably insightful commentary, and more not going to bed before sunrise. Listen live online at WMBR.mit.edu or later at clearlyno.com.

I took a trip this weekend to Brown with Kiira for Zoot Suit Ball, where all the rude boys and girls in the Providence area came together for swing and the jitterbug. Kiira’s uncle plays trombone for the 21 piece big band based in the New England area. I took the commuter rail out of South Station in time to dance the night away with a bunch of well dressed folks from a variety of age groups.

The next day was Yuki Matsuri, the snow festival, at Wellesley College presented by the Japanese club. Having experienced the real festival last year I’d say everyone did a rather authentic job of exporting Japanese culture to the Wang center. Taiko drumming, tons of sushi, and girls wearing kimono were impressive.

As a side note, if you ever get a chance to see Double Indemnity, the 1944 classic starring Billy Wilder, make sure not to miss it.

In other news I passed the level 3 Japanese Proficiency Test I took in December. This qualifies me to hold a number of jobs in Japan including tour guide, secretary, and undertaker. I also receive a sharp looking certificate; the real fruit of my labor.