I'm all settled back in DC after a long visit in Texas. I thoroughly enjoyed my time -- no matter where I live, Texas will always be home. Here are some pictures from the Texas family time.
But for now, DC is home and feels like the right place to be. My mom came to DC with me and Ell (yep, the cat is back) and got me all settled into my new apartment (huge thanks to her). I'm back in the same area and have a nice view going into Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan and a running trail right out the front door.
But I'm going a bit stir crazy already, so I'm thinking I'm going to have to get some hobbies before I lose it and start dressing my cat up in ballerina costumes. I start classes in 2 weeks, but I only have about 4 hours of class time a week, the rest is independent study. I've thought about training for another marathon to fill some time, possibly Austin in February. Any takers? ;)
But I certainly have things to keep me busy -- i.e. finding a job and finishing my thesis. My thesis topic is set -- I'll be looking at vocational training programs in India, specifically their effects on women. This is all dependent on getting some data from India, but fingers crossed it will come through this week. Otherwise, I will be looking at the same topic, just in Nicaragua. Very interesting area and one that I have become a bit obsessed about and you will certainly be hearing more about it on this blog...
I also have a project that I've been working on this summer in a similar area that is getting more and more interesting, perhaps with a possibility to work on it further post graduation. More to come on that as it develops as well...And this week I will find out if I got a part time research position looking at public-private partnerships -- which is right up my alley. So all in all, good stuff is going on in the Plowperson universe.
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Hi Stiff!
All the stuff you wrote sounds great! I'm glad you had a very good time in Texas and now you are settled and ready to fight in DC! I hope that during your staying in Texas you cooked some onions Rocco-style for your father: I'll be very upset if you didn't!
I would love to join you for the marathon in February, but my actual economic conditions don't allow me to buy a ticket to the US... So I think I'm going to start soon my training for the Paris Marathon: I still have to break the 4.30 h wall on that one!
A huge hug,
Rocco
Hmm. I've sworn up and down that 1/2 marathons are the perfect long distance and that ONE marathon is enough in life ... but I am intrigued. What's your pace? Before all the pitfalls in Dublin, Kyle and I were on a 4:30 pace. What training program do you follow? I'd need to get a jogging stroller ... maybe the great pumpkin could bring one? Hmm. Definitely thinking about this now. Let's chat.
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