31 May
…Other people’s US mail, that is.
So far this month I’ve received (stuffed in with my own): someone else’s bank loan information; someone else’s unofficial college transcripts; and someone else’s medical lab results.
Mind you, all of the envelopes were addressed to me. I’m not in the habit of opening other people’s mail not so much [...]
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22 May
Just moments ago I turned in the last of my required essays. With my library fee all paid up, there’s nothing more I can do (or have to do) with regard to school. It’s all over but the graduatin’.
Now what?
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20 May
Just a few minutes ago I completed the oral presentation of my senior thesis in front of professors, readers and a few supportive classmates. …Actually, the professors were supportive as well.
[Allen and Professor Jensen]
I was brilliant, of course. Word on the street is that I received a passing grade. Yes! A passing grade!
[Candice, Stephanie, Dr. [...]
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17 May
I’m almost there. 20+ years of college will not be wasted unless, of course, you consider what little my artsy-fartsy degree will actually get me in terms of career opportunities. But never mind that for now. The goal is within reach.
On Saturday I’ll do a short oral presentation of my thesis (followed by questions from [...]
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10 May
It is possible to go seven days without using the Internet.
It is possible to lose 10 pounds in seven days.
In seven days one can become completely unnerved by needles; by being woken up every four hours by a different person to take one’s temperature, blood pressure and oxygen readings; by the (re)realization that the grip [...]
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