Austria

 

That is the view from my hotel room. Isn't that amazing?

The first week is over. Overall, I think I am doing quite well. There are some moments when I feel like an idiot. For example, being very stiff when other people in the party mood, not able to get an interesting conversation going, too serious when other people are joking, or too light-hearted when other people are serious, etc. However, it is really due to my lack of exposure to this kind of situation in graduate school. One week later, I have found myself much better, as if I am going to give myself a higher grade each day.

Yesterday I was in Salzberg. I finally visited Mozart's birthplace. What a crap! I really think Mozart deserve a better museum than they had in Salzberg. Mozart's name has become a big selling point in Salzberg. Of course, I got a orange Mozart T-shirt too, just try to be cheesy. Ironically, some street musicians were play Vivaldi's Four Season, my favorite classical music piece.

Today I was hiking with two friends in the training program. It took us 4 hours to get all the way to the top. It was very exhausting, but I think I am doing okey. Afetr I came back, I swam a little and then enjoyed some sauna. Not a bad day, isn't it?