tapes for the town

It’s been a big weekend for me.

I was fortunate enough to receive offers of admission from the PhD programs I applied to, and I have finally made my decision: I’m staying here.

I am happy and relieved and excited.

And I did not expect this, but the act of making this commitment has switched me on somehow. I have big ideas about conference presentations, areas of emphasis for my degree, and even a tentative dissertation topic. About a week ago, I wasn’t even close to where I am right now. At least, I didn’t feel that way.

A lot of my friends took their comprehensive exams yesterday, which is basically their final requirement for completing their MA degrees. Most of them panicked–a lot–leading up to and immediately following the exam, and I hope they get the same sense of relief once they get word that they are OK.

That is basically what I wanted to say. And really–I just wanted to get the first post out of the way without trying to make a big deal out of it. I’m going to write about school a lot, I’d imagine, but I need to get back to my lazy Sunday morning.