Day 99 (Monday)!

After way too little sleep, I spent close to 11 hours traveling and 5 hours interviewing. To say it was exhausting would be an understatement, but it was also a good day.

I learned a lot and am very excited by the interview. My fingers are crossed because it seems like a perfect opportunity for me. It was also amazing to be back in the city; Boston is energizing. I wish I could have been there longer.

One thing in particular that was awesome was this supremely ironic moment:

Sitting here and reading Atlas Shrugged. The nickname "the train book" from my students now makes sense.

Also, I realized how much I adore trains and traveling by train, even subways. The commuter rail had some lovely views and it just feels kind of majestic and sophisticated to travel on the rail. My fascination with the Victorian Age is perhaps met here in its most fanciful way. As Dagny says in the novel, the rythym of the wheels is like music. I hope identifying with her off the bat is not a bad thing.

In other news, it's a very interesting book so far, though it's really long and hopefully about way more than railway economics.

Day 63!

So. Much. Travel.

I felt like I didn't stop moving this vacation. That made it both good and bad; it was fun but went so quickly and was tiring. Today I had to travel back to my apartment and the long drive was just a culmination of movement.

One thing I love about getting back is getting to settle in.

Happiness is cutting up groceries and being all organized!

I have a ton of work ahead for myself this week but I am here and I am settled and I know what I am teaching tomorrow. I am good for now and that is enough for tonight, right?

I'm sensing you might see a cup of coffee as my happiness pic for the next week straight....

Day 55!

It was nice to just have a very toned down day. Sure, it required some like thinking, but just being away from things is good.

I also had an enjoyable evening at the Barley House for drinks with friends, several I haven't seen in years.

Amazing how some things change and others don't... ;) haha

It was good to just go out and be normal and get to go to my hair salon. The benefits of one stylist for 10 years: all excitement, zero nerves, always happy. The downsides of one stylist for 10 years: she's far away, infrequent chances to get cuts because she's FAR :( Id never let another soul touch my hair, however.

Now I'm exhausted but ready to continue my travel whirlwind via a trip further south to see my brother tomorrow!

Day 41!

Today marked the celebration of the 30th anniversary of Tau Beta Sigma - Eta Gamma and Kappa Kappa Psi - Theta Beta.

"That the bond may never die."

It was amazing to be back in Boston to see all the new changes and the mix of old and new faces. I had a lovely time and it was a special night.

Eta Gamma, active and alumni.

"From this day, until I rest, with my sisters I am best."

Many more pics to follow on Facebook. I am now, however, off to sleep, happy, but tired.