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January 21. Day 205. I keep a list in the back of my mind of things I’d like to ask for. Some are fun, some are practical. Today, I crossed a big one off the practical list. My department in grad school has the generous policy of paying for conference travel once per year, up to $500. Then, [...] January 20. Day 204. This might be one of the most important things I’ve discovered — or rather, truly internalized — while doing this project. Never assume. Even when you don’t think it matters, even when your job isn’t on the line or someone’s reputation isn’t at stake. Never. Assume. Today’s asking is a perfect example of why. We [...] January 19. Day 203. “What’s that?” La Divina asked Mr. A, in the middle of dinner. We were at Palms, a Thai place in Hollywood we randomly found our drive south. They were facing me at the table, and suddenly they both started staring at something behind me, trying to get a better look. “Is it… Elvis? I [...] January 18. Day 202. I’m soooo late with the updates. I’m sure, gentle reader, you have been waiting the edge of your seat to find out… What’s next? What did she ask for? A medium frozen yogurt for the price of a small? A folk dance lesson from an Asturian veterinarian? Or perhaps an Austrian vegetarian? Not [...] January 17. Day 201. A naked guy was standing outside. Inside, guys and girls (and everyone in between) in various states of dress were doing anything but standing. Dancing, drinking, grabbing, gabbing, groping, hoping… Ahh, the Castro. After spending the day at the MOMA, Chinatown, and pizza at Zachary’s with my friends from Berkeley, Tie and Tee, we crossed [...] |
    
  
 
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