Two big things are happening to me in the next few days:
1. I'm moving in with an 88-yr old woman that I just met today. Basically I'm meeting her needs by just being there and since I could use a place a place to be, I think it will work out just swimmingly. She's a fiercely independent 88 and is sad that her life has come to this, but she can stay that way as long as I'm there to make food occasionally and not leave her alone at night. Unfortunately for me I've read about a half dozen novels with this same story line, so I've got to work at making this my own.
2. Next week Thursday I am stepping my foot into more professional academia for the first time. Well, not really professional since I'm just going to be a teaching assistant (read: paper grader), but I'm doing it as a graduate of a similar institution, not as a current student. The professor I'm working with is fantastic and wants to support me in any way possible. So, I'll get to teach some things on occasion, give input into the development of the class and give my own grades on the assignments and quizzes which he will never undermine. And we kicked it all off with a fantastic lunch at a local almost-greasy spoon. I think it will be great.
Meanwhile, I still need health insurance and a few other loose ends tied up, so if any of you have an "insurance person" who could help me out...
2 comments:
Just wanted you to know one of the people who checks your blog is ... ME!
Good to read a bit more on the living and TA arrangements. Fantastic that Ron will let you be a very visible, actively learning TA.
And best wishes with the insurance thing. That's not something I can offer advice on, unfortunately.
:) Marcia Van Drunen
It's good to hear that someone is finding some direction. Hope all goes well for you!
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