Day

So I was in a really crappy mood today (technically yesterday). I couldn't stand hearing the sound of women's voices, I didn't want to be bothered with much of anything. Maybe it was PMS, maybe it was being somewhat depressed over Valentine's Day. I kind of wanted for people to shut up, but I had so much stuff to do so I couldn't go home yet. Well, I end up seeing Nikolai, and we spent much of the afternoon taking care of necessary business (related to school). As well, we were laughing, talking, and sharing stuff, etc. It was a really cool way to spend the afternoon. And we got stuff accomplished, too. It was kind of a reminder of why I like him in the first place. Beyond the fact that he's a great guy with character, yada yada, the fact is that we can relate to each other. Although on a surface level, we are very different, we can relate personality-wise...from being unashamed at living the frugal life to having a similar sense of humor. I think that on a certain level, we "get" each other, which is why I have a pretty high comfort level with him (despite the fact that I like him). He made my day.

I'm looking forward to the end of March. It's official...I will be going to California for spring break. Like the nerd that I am, it will be for an academic conference, with Nikolai, Ali, and some of our other colleagues. While Nikolai and Ali will be going there to present or whatnot, I'll be going for the sake of expanding my mind, networking with old professors from undergrad and others that I might know or should know. In any case, it'll be nice to be doing something for spring break other than going to Michigan or staying in Cincy. And it'll be neat to spend time with friends and colleagues. And since we'll be traveling to and from California together, and staying together during the conference, it should be fun.