The Eugene Routine

Trafton B.

August 20, 2010 - 6:06 PM

The second round of Summer 2010 is off to a great start and I'm beginning to fall into a familiar rhythm of life in Eugene, slightly modified for the seasons.

It's my first full week back at Facilities Services and I'm quickly remembering how to update my campus energy and utilities spreadsheets. My supervisors apparently had a demanding summer while I was away, so they were happy to have me back to share some of the workload. We're working tirelessly to have Knight Arena and the new Ford Alumni Center online and running before students are back in the fall. The two buildings are set to open in January and May of 2011.

Work ends around 4 o'clock. I sign off my time sheet and ride my bicycle home down 18th Street. Depending on my personal energy level, I'll either head out for a run down by the millrace on the Amazon Creek Trails or see who's all wants to walk over to South Eugene High to play Frisbee.

Just this week, my roommates and I discovered Washington City Park on the other side of College Hill. It's a steep five and a half blocks but well worth it. We shot some hoops, tossed around the Vortex and even took a quick batting practice; off-season workouts for Intramural Softball next spring. We want that championship t-shirt.

Today, after Winston and I got off work we met up with some friends at McMennamins on 19th Street for Happy Hour. Cheep burgers and good drinks. Like we need another excuse to get to McMennamins with those cajunized tater tots.

Life in Eugene is certainly slower during the summer. Less school work to worry about. No midterms to prepare for. Plus, you can wear something other than a rain slicker. I think I could get used to this.