So I should update. I am really, really tired because Purim last night was way too much fun. I love Astorians.

 

I learned yesterday that you can use the backdate feature on LJ to post stuff before the journal was even created. So I’m going to post all the junk from The Hampshire Year that I have on my computer, as a way of keeping everything in one place.

 

Anyway.

 

My weekend was really good. It was beautiful weather on Friday and Saturday, and there was just the right balance of “me” time and socializing. Dinner on Friday was amazing and I’m so glad that I went to the brunch thing on Sunday. Saturday I spent just exploring Astoria.

 

The news about Chicago is amazing. Obviously, I am going to investigate this further to make super-extra sure it’s a good program. I’m visiting the first week of April. They’re reimbursing my travel expenses and giving me on-campus housing for the visit.

I am disappointed that the great Jacob Levy will be leaving after this year, because I would have loved to work with him.

 

I don’t want to think about the logistical nightmare that will be moving out there. And I was planning on staying in Astoria longer, because I really do love where I’m living. I want make an absolute-final decision until I go out there, but unless I get a bad vibe about it, Hampshire style, it’s safe to say I’ll be switching time zones come September.