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Wow. That was an unexpected ego boost.

We're updating stuff for faculty today, because we're moving them over to a new, better, novell server. (Netware 6.5 instead of 5.1.) While doing so, I had a conversation with one of my early academic advisors in the history department. (Gedalecia.) He asked what I'd been up to, and eventually I mentioned my job search.

He actually got /angry/ that the college isn't trying to hold onto me. He said, and I quote, "You've done more in that position than anyone in the past eight years! It's ridiculous that they're not trying to hire you on!"

That felt really, really, really good.

He also told me in no uncertain terms that he wanted added to my references and that he'd be happy to write letters of reccomendation to corporate or academic employers, or if I decide to go back to grad school after I've gotten some 'real world' under my belt.

Wow.

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It's been a very busy, but productive day.

As it winds down, I'm messing with StyleXP, and seriously thinking of registering it and StyleBuilder, and building a custom WinXP theme.

In other news, it's raining today, that sort of slow drizzley rain that makes a mist in the air and seems to contastly surround you without getting you all that wet. For some reason, this sort of weather makes me think of England or Scotland. I'm really looking forward to going out and walking in it tonight.

It's been a good day, but also a day where I wish I was anywhere but here.

A sorta big announcement:

You might remember that when I went to the track for the first time, I was doing a lap (on the outside lane of the olympic track) every eight minutes.

Today, I went back to the track after doing primarily weights for about a month and a half due to the track being in near unusable condition from the weather.

5 and a half minutes per lap.

That is an incredible, incredible thing for me.

Even better is the fact that I don't feel winded or exhausted, my legs aren't killing me, and my body in general feels a bit sweaty, but certainly able to do even more excercise if I'd like.

I think it's safe to say that my physical fitness is really improving.

You may now carry on.