Ukraine
At the end of July, I posted that Ukraine was planning to withdraw its troops from Iraq. Well, Alex told me I was wrong, and it turns out that he was right: Ukraine Defense Minister Vows to Keep Forces in Iraq.
Sibelius
I forgot to add this to my post about Sibelius: If you want, you can add a Karelia Suite ringtone to your cell phone! (I don't think I have to mention that I will not be doing this.)
Real life
Woohoo! I've been holding off for a little bit, but I can't any longer: I recently got my first real (meaning post-college) job! It was a bit of a surprise, but a very pleasant one. I applied, was interviewed, and was hired, all in five days! I'll be working as an editorial assistant at a publishing house that produces non-fiction (reference-type) books for middle and high schoolers. I start after Labor Day, so this week has been slightly frantic, but in a good wayâ€"I've already had a nice, looong vacation.