Friday, June 02, 2006

Northern climes

I had failed to realize just how far North I am here. It was light until 9:00 or so, and I awoke (hadn't really fallen asleep at all) to find the day bright, and the birds achirping, only to discover it was barely 4:00 in the morning. So much light! I forced myself to lie in bed (serially) until sometime after 8:00 in hopes that my head on the pillow would somehow absorb enough rest.

But I actually feel quite refreshed and ready for the day. Discovered this morning (Statcounter obsession) a reader of this blog (multiple returning visits) who's here where I am, perhaps someone I will meet today at the conference. Will they know me? Will I recognize them? Odd, but not terrible. Interesting.

I'm planning to simply enjoy the conference, to revel in the research, the excitement of interdisplinary thinking on a focused topic, my topic (at least part of it). I'm a bit less committed to cutting and running than I may have appeared in my last post. Not that I won't pursue those options. I must. Pure survival. But I still hope against hope that the world of academia can provide me a home. But I am certain that the world of research and ideas is already my home.

Enjoy the day. It's bright and breezy here. Delightful.

2 comments:

zubrav said...

Hope you enjoy Scotland and your conference!

Mother of an almost PhD, I am a regular reader of your blog. Thank you for sharing your thoughts so brilliantly with the planet and I do wish that you will find job satisfaction one way or the other.

Take care and bring your kids and wife some cookies from Scotland! They are delicious...

L said...

I'm glad you were having a good time. I hope the presentation went on well and that you have a good trip home.