And so another session begins

In case you hadn’t caught on earlier, I’m doing the United States Fencing Association’s Coaches College again this year. Last year I completed Level 1 Foil; this year I’m doing Level 1 Epee.

The flight was pretty uneventful, apart from the massive turbulence between Hotlanta and Colorado Springs. Everything was on time though, and pretty comfortable; either the seats on the plane have gotten a little bigger, or my ass is less wide than it was the last time I flew. I had a quick lunch on arrival and then went back to the dorm and napped until my roommate arrived. Since then we’ve had dinner and gone to orientation.

I feel much more comfortable this year. I’ve already acted as guide for several people who are here for the first time, and I’ve run into some familiar faces: Dirk, AnnaConchetta, and Steven (thought I didn’t actually get a chance to talk to Steven yet). I’m still a little nervous about the actual epee classes, but I’m sure I’ll settle down once I’m in the gym.

There have been a lot of changes here at the OTC since last year, not the least of which is the availability of WiFi in the dorms; I’m writing this laying on my bed in my room. They also finished the athlete’s recreation pool, but I didn’t bring a bathing suit. Maybe I’ll go buy one. Right now, I think I’m going to bed.

More to come as the week goes along.