For someone who is so good with encouraging others to express themselves, I continue having a hard time doing so within myself.

In other news, I just ate a banana. It was completely delicious. I would like to have a kitchen of my own where I could cook real food or at least heat up some soup. I know I am allowed to here, but it feels weird. Anyway, that banana was so good and I am still thinking about it. I like how so many fruits come in prepackaged safety containers... thick skin and prickly outsides. Such an incredible food.

Getting accepted to that conference as an independent scholar feels like the biggest accomplishment of my life.

Working my butt off to get nothing done.