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February 18. Day 233. Today I asked twice, online. First: I somehow landed on an email list about San Diego’s theater scene. [...] 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 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 16. Day 200. Just so you don’t accuse me of burying the lead, and just so you don’t skip this post because this post says it all, let me spell it out at the top. It really, truly, positively can’t hurt to ask. With one halfhearted attempt and a little patience, I got more $ tonight than [...] January 7. Day 191. Mr. A and I headed to Mr. A’s — a venerable restaurant in San Diego with a really good bar. It’s old school. Usually frequented by couples in their twenties celebrating a birthday or proposal and couples in their nineties celebrating they’re still alive. We go for the cocktails and truly magnificent rooftop [...] |
    
  
 
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