December 24, 2008

• Christmas Eve Cheer

  Yesterday was the only day I go to school this week and next, and guess what? On the one day I happen to go to school, I get a package. There are only a few stragglers on campus, and certainly no one in the department, just me.

  "It's either work or an important Christmas card," I tell Mr. Fedex as he attempts to hand me the package.

  "It's from a CB," the he said and looked at me in anticipation.

  Aaah, CB. A former student who graduated a year ago. She's was as cute as a button, and as sharp as a tack. One of the best and most insightful student I had in my Lit in Translation course. She often came to office hours to say "hi" and chat a bit, and we got to know each other pretty well considering that she never studied anything else related to Japan. She told me that she wanted to invite me to a "distinguished student dinner" last year, but refrained as it conflicted with my late class. I ended up going anyway when another student asked me. I never pass up a free dinner.

  Anyway, the last time I saw CB was at the end of Finals period last academic year. She came by the office to say "good-bye" and tell me that she enjoyed the classes from her "favorite teacher." We hugged and she left for bigger and better things on the West Coast.

  "Ah, my girlfriend in California," I smiled at the delivery dude.

  He grinned as I signed for the package, and he descended down the hall seemingly pleased at the thought that he was delivering joy instead of work over the holiday season.

  I knew better, of course. I sighed, opened the package and pulled out what any experienced professor would have easily deduced before opening it: a request for a letter of recommendation with all the relevant documents. *sigh*

  Merry Christmas Eve everyone!

  • 6:10 PM
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