Ringing

working for the university has a very different feel than working in public education. it's very clear that this system is aware of its competition, and so they pay me to attend meetings. and so they invite my input to get something for their money. it was a real juxtaposition to go from the school department head meeting (no money, no perks, no nothing, and fuck you for asking) to the university meeting with all its goodies. this escape route looks promising.

the feeling of being in motion again

ken got a tattoo over the summer; this has people excited, the fact that the inflexible and humourless can also be permanently marked. and maybe it's partly the fact that he concedes that it hurt, as for the most part it has been unclear whether or not he is mortal.