Playoffs and Grad school musings
It's been 13 days since I last posted, and a lot has changed. The University of Connecticut also accepted me, with a teaching assistantship, for their sociology Ph.D. program. At first I was really leaning strongly towards Miami (nicer area, and they've made one hell of a push to get me), but now I'm leaning towards UConn. Yeah, the transportation around Storrs sucks, and it's no South Beach, but 1) I'd be close to NYC and Boston - two fun places to see on some weekends, and 2) rent/insurance is a lot cheaper there than at Miami. I have to make the final decision this week, and I'll be a little relieved and saddened no matter which way I choose (relieved because I'll be in a program, saddened because for a little bit I'll wonder how the other school/locale would be).
The Sharks beat Nashville 4-1 in the Western Conference Quarterfinals, and the next opponent is the Detroit Red Wings. I'm looking forward to Monday and Wednesday - the home games against the Wings. I took this photo (among many) - it's Joe Pavelski scoring, with Tomas Vokoun unable to reach the puck.
On a sucky note, work has been stressful lately. One of my students hasn't been going to class, which has hurt his grades, which makes me look bad. The thing that has been nice for me is most of my students are cool with having a flexible schedule during the playoffs, so I can go to games without losing hours =)
The Sharks beat Nashville 4-1 in the Western Conference Quarterfinals, and the next opponent is the Detroit Red Wings. I'm looking forward to Monday and Wednesday - the home games against the Wings. I took this photo (among many) - it's Joe Pavelski scoring, with Tomas Vokoun unable to reach the puck.
On a sucky note, work has been stressful lately. One of my students hasn't been going to class, which has hurt his grades, which makes me look bad. The thing that has been nice for me is most of my students are cool with having a flexible schedule during the playoffs, so I can go to games without losing hours =)