I have been out this blogging. I am so sorry. I have to catch up my solution for 2014. I have been spending hard time. I need to make several big decision lately, which make me very nervous. I could not focus on what I really have to do now. Still, I am a bit nervous though, my mind became much clearer. By the way, I will be in Charlotesville at least until end of May. If you are available, please tell me to get together!!
One thing I want to thank past me is “You started playing music instrument”, one thing I want to thank current me is “You keep playing the guitar” and one thing I want to ask future me is “Do not stop playing even you cannot be a good player!!” This picture was taken with my teacher in Charlottesville. He is, like as many musicians, Barkeley educated and experienced musician. We had an session every Tuesday night. That was wonderful experience for me. He explained a lot of theory and tunes, and played with me. He always encouraged me to play by saying “Good playing, Shinichiro” I will miss him a lot. I learned a lot about American music and Jazz music.
I went to American Physical society meeting on March 3-8 at Denver, CO. I made a presentation about recent my study. I was nervous enough to finish presentation much earlier than everyone expected. I am always advised not to speak fast in the presentation. As you could know, I failed. Since I had free time during the American physical society meeting, I and my colleague went to Evans mountains. The scenery was fabulous, I regret that I didn’t have good camera to take this great place. I decided to buy good camera soon.
Spring came in Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S.A as well. Best season in year. One thing I like a lot in living at Virginia is the length of day. Even I finish working around 5 p.m., I can enjoy a cup of wine with dinner with full of sunlight. I like to have beer and wine after 5, please tell me if you can join me after work.
I have been watching TV program called ”Numbers” which is action, suspense or detective story. The mathematician helps FBI to investigate unsolved case by using Mathematics. To be honest, I doubted that the application of mathematics doesn’t help investigation crime so much. But, this mathematician made a lot of good points. I realized that how Mathematics, Statistics, and Science could help to make the things clear. And I am exited to watch the mathematician’s enthusiasm to pursue the truth. Am I working on Physics with strong intuition and enthusiasm like him??
I got a new computer. I am pretty excited. I bought thinkpad X1 carbon with core-i7, 8 G-byte memory, and 256 SSD. I spent $2100, but this is investment for my future me for several years. Let’s find out next bottom neck!! Did you say “It is you”??
I have heard from several friends. I would like to reply them with long email. Be happy with Spring, everyone!! Shinichiro Yano.