miles

back to austin, back to ministrations of grad school reality. that's the idea at least. starting tomorrow at 9a: much to accomplish before my 5p (or maybe a little earlier...) cutoff hour.

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loving the wood planks lately, sorry.

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cleaning the whole house the moment i walk in - have to be up to my standards; a long and much-needed nap, out of the ordinary for me; deep reflections and discussions with peter; a good few hours reading eugenides' newest novel, the marriage plot; a shorter than usual conversation with megan as she sits in the atlanta airport; another day.

we talk about ten years from now: mid-thirties. she experienced a flash-forward moment yesterday, sitting in the front of a car driven by her boyfriend while his niece and nephew ride in the backseat.

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christmas is around the corner. it's my favorite time of year, something about too much family, too many sweets, new beginnings, time off, a relaxed sense of being....