Staying busy
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stef_tmThis spring will be quite busy.
- The new job begins on 3/8.
- Currently teaching an undergraduate class at SJSU and will begin teaching a graduate level class at a local company on behalf of SJSU.
- Consulting with a small lab on some very interesting failure analysis and corrosion testing; I wish I could go into more detail. I can mention that it is for several different high tech industries including renewable energy.
- Co-authoring a text book on plasma diagnostics.
Other things:
- I've decided to return to a vegetarian and ultimately vegan diet over the next 30 days.
- For a long time, I've had the goal of reducing my possessions by ~70%. I'm happy to announce that I've reduced them by 50%. I'm ripped and sold/traded/donated all my CDs. I've sold/traded/donated most of my books and continue to pare them down. I've donated 90% of my clothing.
Aside from furniture and my car, everything I own fits in the bedroom closet. Pending the divorce settlement, I may not have any furniture, except my mattress. Things feel so much lighter. I really don't need all that stuff.
Things were challenging last year; I'm sure they'll be again. Right now I'm enjoying the calm and quiet - and Michelle's laugh.
- The new job begins on 3/8.
- Currently teaching an undergraduate class at SJSU and will begin teaching a graduate level class at a local company on behalf of SJSU.
- Consulting with a small lab on some very interesting failure analysis and corrosion testing; I wish I could go into more detail. I can mention that it is for several different high tech industries including renewable energy.
- Co-authoring a text book on plasma diagnostics.
Other things:
- I've decided to return to a vegetarian and ultimately vegan diet over the next 30 days.
- For a long time, I've had the goal of reducing my possessions by ~70%. I'm happy to announce that I've reduced them by 50%. I'm ripped and sold/traded/donated all my CDs. I've sold/traded/donated most of my books and continue to pare them down. I've donated 90% of my clothing.
Aside from furniture and my car, everything I own fits in the bedroom closet. Pending the divorce settlement, I may not have any furniture, except my mattress. Things feel so much lighter. I really don't need all that stuff.
Things were challenging last year; I'm sure they'll be again. Right now I'm enjoying the calm and quiet - and Michelle's laugh.
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Date: 2010-02-23 05:52 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-02-23 06:10 am (UTC)Congratulations on the new job! And yes, it sounds like you are going to be very busy. I hope it is a happy-making kind of busy.
I'll get all my vegetarian/vegan recipes lined up for you, if you happen to visit the house.
I am a bit envious you could pare your stuff down that much. I'm working on it, and this weekend I have to empty out the second half of a storage locker I share. I've had two lockers, and I just can't afford to continue this practice... so they are getting consolidated. I'd do what you do, except I don't currently have a room/bed/closet of my own, nor kitchen... so everything that is left *has* to be in storage for now while I houseshare.
I am glad things are calm and quiet for you now. Enjoy what is, including the laughter.
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Date: 2010-02-23 11:47 pm (UTC)