It appears that my graduate position will be beginning with the summer session here. The theory is that since smaller numbers of students take these classes, it will be more of an easing into of teaching, not just being a lab assistant. The theory is sound, but I do have my doubts. If nothing else, it will be an adventure.

Echizen. Is there something I can help you with? Or did you leave the voice mail for no concrete reason?

( I have not done one of these memes in quite some time. )

I am also pleased to say that everything is in order for graduate school. I have been accepted to my first-choice program, and I have been given a graduate fellowship where I will essentially be teaching 3 classes of Introductory Physics. I must find my safety gear again....

I must admit, I am...more than a little disappointed at the turn of events that this weekend took. I had been looking forward to spending some quality time with Kiyo, and his work plans were changed, instead.

It is becoming...more than a little frustrating, to have this keep happening. I do wish they could choose a schedule and stick to it.

And speaking of schedules, my one lab was moved from Tuesday to Wednesday night. Luckily, it was not a hard accomodation to make.


( Private. )

Sometimes, reading these journals can be a very...educational experience. I am constantly learning things I did not know before and acquiring new data at every turn.

For example, I was not aware before now that my husband has apparantly been married to both Ryuuzaki-chan and Mizuki, at least, according to his own admissions.

Care to explain, Kiyo?

This seems...impossible and illogical. I've spent my entire day yesterday on the phone about this, and I forsee more time arguing this today. I seem to be getting nowhere fast.

I recieved a bill from the hospital, which I had been expecting. And, as I had been expecting, there was an emergency room fee. But, other than that...I was not charged for anything concerning a broken nose. Instead my charges all concern...delivering a baby.

Which is preposterous. It is clear in their records that I am a male, yet they insist this is the proper procedure I am being billed for. It makes no sense.

Kiyo, this wasn't your idea of a joke, was it?

I am finding both my classes and my job very interesting and engaging, which is a relief. I had been uncertain of my ability to juggle both, since I had been unemployed for a good part of last semester. I am spending perhaps a bit less time at home than I would like, and I do wish that my schedule and Kiyo's would overlap some more, but as long as he cannot get off night shifts, that will not happen.

I am still undecided about graduate school. As acceptances have not been sent out yet, I do still have some time on that front.

( Private to Kaidou-kun )

The bandages came off my nose on Friday, And Kiyo is very relived that there is only the slightest crookedness to it, as am I, I must say. He had me envisioning horrific things. It had to be pointed out by the nurse, though, so I am assuming this means that the casual observer will not notice it.

I start my new job this afternoon, with a lab that does freelance work for the Mt. Fuji observatory. There will be much data analysis, but that has never been a problem for me. Classes are going as well as can be expected. I must say, I am glad there's only this semester left.

I have a decision to make, though. Do I go right on to graduate school, or take a year to just work and gain some practical experience in my field? I have been applying to schools, so all my bases are covered. I will just need the final decision.

I wish Kiyo's shifts would change....

I am afraid that I have ended up with a broken nose, due to a rather...painful meeting of fist and face. Kiyo's been fretting that it will end up crooked, and the pain has been...quite miserable, actually. I have never needed painkillers like this in my life before, and it is my hope that I will not need them again.

Not the desired outcome of that night. but I do not regret a thing.

I do have to say, the Christmas live porn soundtrack was rather...underappreciated in my apartment. I think Kiyo was permanently scarred. Not to mention it meant that Kiyo was not in the mood, himself.

I have a new job I am starting after the first of the year, though. Perhaps, now, my life will not seem so...empty, I guess is a good word. I've had too much time to think, lately, and I am much too young for any sort of crisis, midlife or otherwise.