career asking |

Is that a yes or a no?

November 19. Day 142.

A few months ago, I submitted a small project to a large public service organization, as part of the consulting work that I do. (For those of you who have started reading more recently, I do occasional freelance work on the side of my grad school studies.) My supervisor replied with a [...]

career asking |

Is that a yes or a no?

November 19. Day 142.

A few months ago, I submitted a small project to a large public service organization, as part of the consulting work that I do. (For those of you who have started reading more recently, I do occasional freelance work on the side of my grad school studies.) My supervisor replied with a [...]

career asking |

A confession

November 18. Day 141.

I have a confession. If the prose seems a little deflated these days, if what I asking for seems a little dull, it’s because that’s how I’m feeling.

I’m starting to wonder if I can make it for a whole year. I must; I shall; I still have a lot left to learn, [...]

bending the rules |

Change the date?

November 17. Day 140.

Nice: Being so busy with exciting cultural activities you don’t have a moment to sit still…

Not so nice: double booking!

A few days after I made plans to go see “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead,” at the La Jolla Playhouse, one of San Diego’s theatrical jewels, Mr. A reminded me about his company’s [...]

immaterial gains (knowledge or access) |

Do two half requests…

November 16. Day 139.

…a whole one make?

I’m a day behind, so I’ll keep this short…

I asked for a few small things, but nothing bold or blog worthy.

Picked up Mr. A from the airport. As we pulled out of the parking lot, I asked him to take some time for himself, to sleep, maybe get a [...]