*sneeze!*

My spring allergies have officially kicked into high gear and have been quite annoying over the past few days. I've had to double my allergy medication dosage just to cope. I get a bad runny nose and itchy eyes. The strange part is that I never used to have this problem growing up. It's only been the last 5-7 years that it's been happening. It even happened in europe last summer! Once everything blooms it's usually okay though.

In other news, I finally got out to the observatory on Friday night. I was like a fat kid in a candy store and was very much amazed by all the fancy equipment that I will be using. I also got keys to the observatory as well as the laboratory on campus. The only downside is that the main telescope is still down because the secondary mirror got jammed and it will likely take a little while to get fixed. But, I still can use the smaller telescope to do some observing and what not.

My computer seems to be acting strange again. The wireless is intermittently working, so I need to get it repaired. Hopefully that won't get in the way of posting.

I've also gotten into the habit of biking to work/campus everyday and so far it is going quite well. It is a 8.5 km trip (one way), and takes roughly 30 min, depending on traffic. It's a nice feeling knowing that I'm getting exercise and helping the environment, as well as my wallet.

My favorite summer time activity would probably be traveling/biking.

And now... What do you think of the education system in your country? Do you think it is effective? (I'm referring to all age groups from primary to post secondary/Uni)