Harvrad Divinty Scholl

Orientation continues apace. On one hand, I've picked classes, narrowed it down to eight or so, all of which will be "shopped" next week; I think I've got a decent work-study job; my advisor is indeed Teh Adv1z0r; I argued (in a good way) with an agnostic at lunch; and I spoke with two really interesting professors today.

On the other hand, I still can't mingle worth shit. I get kind of frantic and awkward. At the moment, I'm not certain whether to accept it, force myself to change, or beat myself up about it, but ultimately it will shift. It takes me weeks to feel at home anywhere; I fully expect the same will be true about grad school. I don't have the same easy social confidence as some of my classmates, but I'm confident of my abilities and confident that I will come to feel that I'm part of the community.

Some other things: I made it through the Old Testament! I have 3/4 of the quilt squares done; I'm going to be scheduling some more interviews soon, since I think I'll have a bit more time (knock on wood) than I anticipated in the next month.

Thanks for all your good wishes...