even with the insane weather (tornadoes and then 90+ weather) here, I still love summer. And today could not have had a better start. I finally met the professor I’ve been working with in person, he was absolutely delightful. We discussed the course website, criminal law, Chinese bureaucracy, and our shared misery in linear algebra. Meanwhile, I had a cup of deliciously foamed and creamy chai latte and a three cheese quiche cooked to perfection, finished with an adorable blueberry yogurt parfait. Now that’s my idea of a perfect breakfast.

At precisely 9, I walked to work, which was conveniently down the street. It had started drizzling, but thankfully not pouring.

If it clears up, I think I will take some photos later today.

I spend the entire semester looking for jobs, interviewing, and getting rejected. And then out of the blue I get two offers. Somewhere I stopped thinking that I would ever have to do this, that is to choose. I though I’d be lucky to just get something. Goes to show you that you just never know.

So…St Louis or Chicago? New city or save money??

Deeply disappointed and hope is wearing thin, but I refuse to give up.