Ahh, Hampton Roads in July.

Hot, humid and hazy.

Webb center central is FUH-REEZING, but over here in Webb right it’s perfect…except for the constant PSSSSSSSS from the HVAC unit. You can see the clouds coming in too… Right now Hampton Roads is under weather advisory, so pack your umbrellas and galoshes, the lawn is going to be a swamp.

Despite the ominous green blob of precipitation heading our way, some crazies will make it out to the beach today (coughcanadianscough). The conditions in our part of the Atlantic are good for rip currents to occur. You can thank that fizzling disappointment of a hurricane, Bertha, for that. In case you’re not from a beach area, if you’re out in the ocean and you become trapped by a rip current, swim parallel to the shore, NOT towards the shore.

And finally a couple of photos from last week.

I call them…CACTUS FINGERS!!

Still life #2 set up in the painting studio. I hate bags but my colors are actually coming out quite well

Stay dry kids.

#1: Constant Hall, 2nd floor seating areas

Directions: Enter Constant Hall from the front or back, make your way upstairs. There are three seating areas: two on the right side, if you enter from the 49th street side, one on the left.

Pros: Remote printer on the right side of the building, in the seating area closest to 49th street. Vending machines (coke machine and snack machine) in the seating area on the left. Very quiet during the day, except when classes come in/go out.

Cons: Unless you’re in the seating area on the right side closest to Webb (the one without the printer, thats right above the advising office) the stairway doors will wake you up. They are loud and heavy, and people just blow through them. Can be noisy when you get people dressed up for class walking around in heels/with rolling attaches/etc.

Rating: 5/10

#2: Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Building, 2nd floor observatory nook

Directions: Enter Diehn from either side, head upstairs, turn right (or left if you take the elevator). Walk past the music department offices all the way to the end of the hall to the plum colored doors.

Pros: Four benches and a window seat. Nice long coffee table, and outlets on either side of the room. Quiet area, tile floor, great if you’re finishing an art project or eating a messy lunch. Lots of windows for cloud watching.

Cons: Quiet except during storms (the ceiling is a glass peak), and when music classrooms have their doors open (but you can close the doors to the observatory nook, bonus!). Benches aren’t comfortable (my ass is falling asleep as I’m typing this from the room now). The window seat isn’t as bad, but you’re up against a window, so if you have a fat rear, watch how you sleep. Air conditioner unit in the room, so it can get chilly (which can be a pro or con, depending on the season).

Rating: 6/10

If you’re lost, this is a link to the campus map. (Via ODU)

If you don’t know the shorthand code for the buildings, here is a link to find them out. (Via ODU)