a pleasant august evening

The District had a lovely summer evening. Though August, there’s been a cool breeze in the air for the past couple of days. It hasn’t felt like the intense August heat that I’m used to back in Texas. I’ve heard from a few folks that July is the “hot and humid” month around these parts. Hopefully they’re right, because the past couple of days have been pleasant summertime days.

Update: the tour of North/Central Texas has definitely been postponed. Sad day! I’m pretty bummed about it. I was so intent on hugging my mama and spending some quality time with beloved friends in beloved towns. And I was so freggin’ intent on purchasing a couple of cool t-shirts down South Congress-way. (Dangit!) And grabbing a beer on 6th St. to hear some cool tunes. (Dangit!) Oh well. I’m sure there’s a reason behind this and that I will see everyone at the right time.

Thankfully, I’m still headed to the West Texas Town of El Paso. And then up to the Land of Enchantment. Woo hoo! Get ready Gramma and Panchito (the cutest shih tzu around)!

So, I went to campus today and finally met the professor I’ll be TA-ing for this fall. It was SO SWEET to be on campus! Oh my goodness gracious … I am SO FREGGIN’ EXCITED to be a student again! Seriously, I don’t think I’ve been this excited about starting school. Ever. Seriously, ever. I’m pumped. Oh my goodness gracious!

In all seriousness, I am hopeful for this upcoming semester. Don’t worry folks - I’m conscious of the realities. I know it’s going to kick my ass. I know there will be tears, tears, and more tears. I know that there will be gnawing and gnashing of teeth. I know that I will want to pull my hair out in agony. And I know that I will be consistently questioning my intelligence and academic where-with-all. But, my goodness gracious, I am so thrilled about the challenge. And am so ready to experience graduate school and work toward the PhD-goal, especially now that I’m in a city that I dig living in. And now that I’ve grown-up a bit since four years ago. At least I hope I’ve grown-up a bit.

Woo hoo!

Peace.