Preface:
There are so many people in Cambridge right now who have been studying like mad for weeks and who are staring down (or already suffered through) massive exams that determine an ungodly percentage of their degree results. Compared to that, I'm having a walk in the park. But still...
It's a bit of a stressful week. The three big things I needed to write for this term were: a conference paper, an undergraduate lecture, and my first-year review piece. Now, I actually had about the right number of words for all of these a week or so ago. But somehow, the closer the conference got (it was a couple days ago), the more time I found myself spending on trying to get that paper in shape, neglecting the other two...This was capped by a last-minute paper exchange with a fellow student whose opinion I really respect, resulting in a flurry of editing before heading to London.
I'm happy to report that the conference was a fun though long day, showcasing people from incredibly different time periods and interests. My talk was right at the end, but it seemed to go well. Yay! Now back in Cambridge, I have a few days to finish the other monster pieces. [Quiz: who caught the reference to Sesame Street's "Monsterpiece Theater"? If you don't know what I'm talking about, click here and watch the related videos.]
I've actually felt rather productive today -- but after most of a "productive" day, I've slogged through editing and adding to six pages. Out of 20. Oy vey. Must must must make it all the way through the first-year thing today, then finish lecture tomorrow. So it's the Mac and me and the Jerwood makes three tonight. (Imagine that to swing music.)
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