Even though I can tell it's going to be a SLOW day at work today (I only have one project that is hanging over my head, and I have to wait for faculty feedback before I proceed), today I'm actually cheerful.  I've been such a funky mood today that it's quite surprising!  I believe this is because:

1) It's Friday!
2) I have my funky preparing-for-Sea- ( Read more... )

Ugh.  I'm just done with working today.  I was very productive all day long, and now I've hit a wall.  I'm hot and bored and want to be done!!

So, I'll tell you a fun story.  I told my friend Emma at the TO how much I wanted to go to some of the National Geographic Live! lectures at the Symphony, especially "Exploring Human History in the Deep Sea ( Read more... )

In 48 hours from right now, I will be boarding the plane to Cancun!!!!!

Between now and then, I need to:
 -- Work two full days (includes one staff meeting, two interviews for a new hire, and two meetings with students)
 -- Attend two choir rehearsals
 -- Attend one conducting class, where I'll have to conduct and (ack!) rehearse an (ack!) instrumental ( Read more... )