Highs and Lows
As I mentioned in my last blog the huge highlight of the week was the Foo Fighters gig. I have of course been to several other gigs in Ottawa but they have all been smaller indie shows in bars like Zaphod’s or Barrymore’s and this was my first big stadium gig. It was simply amazing! We all pilled into the back of a friend’s truck to drive across town to the stadium and blared their music the whole way singling along as we grew more and more excited.
The gig was at Scotiabank Place and this was an odd choice but a necessary one. Strange because Scotiabank place is the home of Ottawa Senators and a hockey stadium for a start so consist of a huge oval arena with the seats around an ice rink which does not immediate lend itself to a rock concert. However for a Foo Fighters gig it was unavoidable as it is the only venue capable of holding all there screaming fans. The stage was set at one end of the oval creating the only downside that a huge majority of the crowd have to sit a long way from the band. However halfway through the gig the problem was miraculously solved by the genius that is the Foo Fighters when they lowered a second stage into the centre of the standing pit and bringing the band incredibly close to where we were sitting. This was my second time seeing the Foo Fighters live and their show is all ways worth seeing because there live show always consists of interesting rare songs, new adaptations and this time even a triangle solo. After two hours of fantastic entertainment I went to sleep last Wednesday with a smile on my face and music ringing in my ears.
Unfortunately this last week has also brought the first of my final exams for this semester and the pressure of studying and work are now pressing down on me. I have two essays as well as two presentations due at the end of next week and then four more final exams in mid-April. All this work mayhem creates a dichotomy as I wish that it will all be over soon but also dread that it will because when this term ends it will mark the end of my time at Carleton and I will certainly miss it. Carleton has given me brilliant opportunities, shown me new courses and subjects, helped me find new friends from all over the world and most importantly given me the chance of a lifetime to live in a whole new country. However the end of term does bring some exciting new adventures since I have a whole month to travel from East to West by train for before I have to leave Canada.
So this week has brought highs in the glory of a brilliant gig and lows in the ever looming presence of exams, deadlines and of course the inevitable end of my time in Canada.
