The past few days have been such an experience. I was able to do a lot of things for my 21 before 21 project and I also realized that some friends will really go all the way for you.
For Feb. 23, I went home early and slept for more than 8 hours. After watching Man vs. Food (which, by the way, is quickly becoming my favorite show) I turned off the T.V. and slept until 7 am the next day. I quickly took a shower and rushed off to work feeling quite renewed.
So, last Friday (Feb. 24) was the conference I've been gushing about for the past three or four weeks. I was really surprised to be part of it (and be a paper presenter, no less). I'm so happy that the groups from my university presented very well and we were able to deliver exactly what was expected of us. Plus, I was able to answer a question from the professors and see old ones as well. Going to the conference, talking to students about theoretical knowledge and mingling with academicians really made me realize that I still want to go back. I still want to take my M.A. and hopefully, my Ph.D. I know I've tried to deny it many times before but now I am certain. Talk made me realize that I still do (and hope) to teach.
Wow. I guess we are getting old. Jackie and Janey went with me to an old childhood park and we played football for like 30 minutes or so. Of course, we weren't like the players who just finished their game or the kids who really knew how to kick. But I did have a great time kicking the ball, chasing it while cursing my heart out and trying hard to psych out Jackie as she blocked every goal me and Janey would throw at her. Plus, Jackie surprised me by giving me the ball at the end of the night saying that it was her advanced birthday gift for me. So surprised. I really thought that she bought the ball for herself (being the football fan that she is). Then, Janey treated me to some chicken wings, chicken fingers and beer! First time at an Irish pub! We were joined by our friends Michelle (hahahaha! Yup, that's her code name) and drank Strongbow. Michelle treated us to nachos and we had fun talking, teasing Janey about rugby (which was playing while we were there) and talking about random things. I was so drunk that I fell asleep in Janey's car. Honestly, I really don't remember how we end up back in our place.
I do feel bad for skipping my grandmother's birthday for the conference so I decided to treat her and my uncle to cake and coffee last Sunday. I've tried this restaurant many times before but not this specific branch. I was so surprised on how good the cakes are and how big the slices were. I'm rarely a cake person but I thought that this was a good day to try something new. I'm glad I did.
16 more to go!
Someone Anxious.
