This year:
– Masters degree and University of Chicago
– Fifth successful book, first unsuccessful book
– Most serious girlfriend in years
– Decision: Ph.D. and tenure as my future
– Chicago, Salt Lake City, Portland, Santa Barbara
– Overall character = strange
– First year during which I feel completely estranged from pre-’20s life
Next year:
– 30 years old is “pending”
– No academic plans until applications in fall
– Expected ripples and shifts in identity
– ???
Things are hitting me hard this season. It’s time for serious reflection. SoCo, here I come.