The funny thing about Thursdays is they are my Friday. It is my last day of class, and often the last chance to get to see the people I care about at the office for a few days. Thursdays therefore are a bit of a reboot for me. I shut down all the energy of the last week (good or bad) and refocus myself in preparation of the coming week. I look forward to the coming Monday because I know I will be ready and I know it Thursday likely means disconnecting from the academic reality for a while and just being a husband and a dad. I love that part, if if I never feel I am good enough to deserve either honorific.
Some thoughts:
1. You learn a lot about yourself by your self perceptions, your flaws, and the things you find ways to rationalize.
2. Happiness is easier when the weather allows for such things.
3. Had to renumber several posts. I shorted myself a hundreds place