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[kismet09]

My weeks move gloriously faster when I actually have things to do. I think I've found a pretty good balance between working hard and playing hard. Am very pleased with myself about this, as it's a hard thing to find in my profession (or any other, I think). I'm trying not to let myself feel guilty for not working all the time, like some people around here seem to do. That would only make me bitter and burned out. I think taking 20 minutes to write in my journal, check email, and otherwise not work on work things all balances itself out eventually. Part of my working at home yesterday involved reading files at a bar, drinking cider and eating french fries, chatting about critical theory. That's the kind of job I always hope to have.

I have a dozen student appointments today, and am hoping to play some euchre over lunch. I feel like I'm covered with dog slobber all the time now, but hopefully the students won't notice :) it's fun having the four dogs, but I don't think I'd make a full-time lifestyle out of it.

Also, my crocheting is not coming along so well. Will have to schedule myself a lesson with tmancuso in the near future!