Tuesday, January 16, 2007

busy busy busy

1. First day of classes.
2. Diss deadlines looming
3. Campus visits approaching fast (x2)
4. "Job talk" (i.e. dog-and-pony show) to prepare (x1)

As for my recent (well, two weeks ago) trip to Philadelphia to MLA: to all folks who've lost weight, I say, "Try on your clothes in advance. And not the day before." My standby navy suit (the one that makes me look like a flight attendant) turned out to make me look like a little girl in her mom's clothes. Not the look I was going for. Today I added a gray wool peacoat (yea after-christmas mega sales at sears) so that the new suit isn't overwhelmed by the fabulous old coat.

I'll miss you, fabulous old coat.

Now, to get those pants hemmed.

2 comments:

aerobil said...

ya know, that fabulous old coat COULD have a safe, warm home in Bloomington, IL

susansinclair said...

You pay the shipping, it's yours, baby!