Lately I've come to realize that I've shed some of the rage and angst that characterized my early years. To wit: I like my program, and I like Champaign. Things are pretty much okay here. Sure the department is a little, er, disorganized, but I'm moving along. And yes, Champaign is both small and flat. But it's not a bad place really. There are things like coffee shops and friends that make it likeable. I'm less of a complainer than I used to be.