Random Bullets of Spring Break

• A short essay that I drafted right before the Great Computer Disaster of 2008 was just accepted for publication. Thankfully, because it was an electronic submission, I have a copy of the original. Due to the quick turnaround, I can expect to see this essay in print in 2009. (Which is somewhat unfortunate as due to the budget crisis, I can't imagine we'll actually get raises for the next few years, and I will have a *great* list of pubs for 2009).
• I have watched many movies. These include The TV Set, Changeling, The Women (new version), and Smart People. I will also be watching Frida, as I will be showing clips in class next week.
• My nose still hurts. A lot.
• I read a book, which is only tangentially related to my work.
• I finished that R&R (though I have not actually put it in the mail yet).
• I looked over proofs of an essay coming out this spring.
• I made corrections on that short essay, just accepted, and will turn that back by the end of the week.
• I bought a small set of baskets/drawers for LG's art supplies, which were taking over our living room. I am much happy with this change.
• I instituted a policy that LG must pick out her clothes the night before, or she forfeits the right to choose her own clothes. I am tired of the morning meltdowns, which make us late and crabby.
• Today is a day of seeing friends. I have both lunch and dinner plans. After this, I will become a recluse again.
• Pills I took with my orange juice this morning: baby aspirin (for immune/clotting disorder), prenatal vitamin, vitamin B12 (because I am deficient), additional folic acid (because Dr. Gorgeous said so), and Femara (for ovarian stimulation). Additionally, I take Zyrtec at night (because I am allergic to my house and pretty much all of nature).

That is to say, I have not done everything on my "to do" list but I have met my goals of relaxing, socializing, cleaning, and getting work done. I need this, as all that grading and committee work resumes next week. I am so glad I decided not to teach this summer.