Thanksgiving
Frankly this year has mostly blown chunks of stinky cat ass but I still have to be pretty happy that I am gainfully employed in an industry that isn't in real danger. ALso, I happen to work in a section of academia that appreciates my ultra quirky personality. My last job did not appreciate me, so although financial aid is a better section of academia because you have zero weird egos and political bullshit that this industry is famous for, you get none of the advantages of working with smart people. And smart people are pretty cool, a little whiny and sorta needy sometimes but overall not having to turn my music down all of the time is most excellent. I remember my last job wanted to know what "kind" of radio I wanted to play when I stupidly asked to play the radio. My new job ought me a sweet new iMac and allows me to download music (through i tunes) and encourages me to do stuff like audit classes---on the clock! Much different atmosphere. I also like the fact that we have "Bitch" magazine in plain view...makes me smile!