Current mood:	bouncy
Current music:	Fake Empire, by The National

Sometimes my life ends up being so wonderful that I can hardly stand it!


I just got out of my SMP meeting with Professor Schroeder. He's such a disorganized man, but I find it charming. We talked about the work I've done so far and what still needs to get accomplished, which I think I can knock out in seven or ten days. He told me that I need to have more textual analysis and not be so vague on some things, but otherwise he's pleased with my progress.

Also, Schroeder very sweetly told me that he has really enjoyed having me in Philosophy in Film class, which was a thrill because I adore that class so much. He complimented my analysis of the films, particularly Last Tango In Paris and In The Realm Of The Senses, saying, "Those are the two most complex movies in the entire class and you just nailed them perfectly. I was really grateful for your presence during class discussions." Oh, Schroeder! That was far too gratifying for my own good.

Also, when I was walking home yesterday I saw this enormous bird and thought to myself, "That can't be a heron. I'm not that lucky." So I called Claire and said, "I want to describe this bird to you so you can tell me what it is." So I told her about its great size, bright orange beak, long legs, dark grey color with a lighter grey on the belly, and sure enough, it turned out to be a Great Blue Heron! That felt like a magical event. We then had a twenty minute conversation about how seeing one of those birds always feels like a blessing, birds in general, and trains.

Also I've been corresponding with a guy who is working with a school in Northern India and I'm expecting a call from him soon to discuss the program and possible job opportunities.

Also, today I was standing on the bridge over that pond and the cafeteria worker who always refers to me as "Miss Smiles"* was driving past and yelled, "Hey Smiley, how do we get to Dorchester Hall?" I ended up hopping in the van with him to show him the way and had a delightful conversation with him. I'm glad that I finally got to introduce myself, although he insists that he's going to keep calling me Smiles.

*I love that. It's nice to have someone comment on such a thing and remind me of what a happy creature I can be.

Also I spent a good portion of today wandering around in the sunshine and listening to Jens Lekman's first album.

Also I asked Pete Lance to go out to dinner with me this week and he said yes.

God, I fucking rule.

Signing out now.