I need to buy a lottery ticket today. Or maybe just go ask people on the street for money, since it seems to be more my powers of persuasion rather than my luck that's been working overtime. This morning I received a notification that I've been awarded a substantial fellowship which will pay for 2 months interning at the Nelson Mandela Museum in Mthatha, South Africa, as well as a semester interning at the MSU Museum, learning to curate. Then, this afternoon, I got another email telling me that my department is providing funds for me to travel to St. Louis for a conference in April. I had applied for both of these things, but honestly, when I submitted those letters, I didn't expect to receive either. So to get both in one day - !!! - well, honestly, it's wonderful.
I really do lead a charmed life - so I also try to live up to it.
WOOOOOOOOOT!!! Still excited over here for you at 11 pm our time. Syliva sez congrats also. Now we just need to get you a Indianna Jones hat and whip :-) or at least make sure we take you out to eat before you leave. We are both so very happy for you.
ReplyDeletehey, how come i didn't know you had a blog? or did you tell me and i forgot? i hope you have the opportunity to update it while you're over there... i really can't wait to hear all about your experiences at the museum, not to mention the field work! i want to read your paper on your research when you're done with it, for sure. i'm so excited for you!!!!! and are you SURE you don't want *any* snakes or monsters????
ReplyDeleteHey! I probably forgot to tell you. I haven't had it very long. How'd you find it? I should definitely be able to blog sometimes in SA. Some monsters would be OK, but no snakes. They're too much of a hassle to deal with. :)
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