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Today was the departmental retreat at Punderson State Park. I'm still not exactly sure where that is, but it had a glacial erratic lake, so I'm guessing up by Lake Erie. We had a nice room in the Punderson Resort Lodge where the new grad students were introduced to the department and each prof talked about their research. I bought a new refridgerator magnet. The retreat was generally a needed introduction to the department, since I felt totally lost.
Everyone was very nice and friendly. I really didn't feel like an outcast, though I'm definitely looking forward to getting to know people more. I'm not one of them yet, and I feel like I haven't proven myself (duh, I haven't). I'm excited to learn the profs a little more to know who I want to work with on my dissertation. I've heard good words about Schmidlin, Tyner and Sheridan from the older students.
My class starts Monday, and I'm excited. I'm ready to begin teaching again. It's been almost four months! I'm also excited to move into my office and get things situated. I'm ready to know my routine for my new job/school.
Amy was called into work tonight, which is a mixed blessing. The good thing is that we need the money, and she needs to look good for her boss. The bad thing is that she's not here to hang out with me. I've done a little work around the house, like hang some awards up in the computer room. I was going to put all the books away, but that would've taken too much effort. That will probably happen tomorrow while she's at work.
I guess that tonight I am enjoying my last few hours of freedom before the crunch begins. Hopefully we can get the house in good shape... and the parents all come next weekend!
Everyone was very nice and friendly. I really didn't feel like an outcast, though I'm definitely looking forward to getting to know people more. I'm not one of them yet, and I feel like I haven't proven myself (duh, I haven't). I'm excited to learn the profs a little more to know who I want to work with on my dissertation. I've heard good words about Schmidlin, Tyner and Sheridan from the older students.
My class starts Monday, and I'm excited. I'm ready to begin teaching again. It's been almost four months! I'm also excited to move into my office and get things situated. I'm ready to know my routine for my new job/school.
Amy was called into work tonight, which is a mixed blessing. The good thing is that we need the money, and she needs to look good for her boss. The bad thing is that she's not here to hang out with me. I've done a little work around the house, like hang some awards up in the computer room. I was going to put all the books away, but that would've taken too much effort. That will probably happen tomorrow while she's at work.
I guess that tonight I am enjoying my last few hours of freedom before the crunch begins. Hopefully we can get the house in good shape... and the parents all come next weekend!
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