Ten

[anarchist_nomad]

Need I say more?

Of course, I am celebrating by leaving; I write this entry from Manchester Airport, en route to Japan.[*]

My, what a decade it has been! Ups and downs, to be sure... but mostly ups. In fact, I have described the year just ended[**] as my best so far!

Looking forward to the next decade, my beloved cheshcat and I are currently house hunting and putting down roots in Sheffield, whilst I am planning for my next triathlon and my first marathon, plus have grand schemes for both my research and teaching.

Here's to the next ten years!

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[*] The pre-celebration happened Wednesday evening, when I repeated the same journey from O'Hare to Heathrow -- these days en route to Sheffield, not Oxford -- but still. Speaking of which, it was lovely seeing many of you at the birthday party on Monday!

[**] By which I mean February 2nd 2015 through February 1st 2016. Not exactly the conventional calendar year, but since when did I hew to convention? These dates bookend a year, but are not arbitrary. It starts with the job advertisement for my faculty post and ends with the news that the chemo was successful and my father's cancer is in remission. Much more in-between, but that is more fitting for a separate post than a footnote.

Comments

[cmcmck.livejournal.com]

Househunting?

You two too eh?

Shropshire for us.

Actually, yes.

[bloodsong1.livejournal.com]

I am a trifle confused, does this mean you've been in Ye Olde England for ten years? Didn't you get your citizenship like, two years ago?

(is very tired from stressful weekend and Missing Husband)

[crystalcazzie.livejournal.com]

That's great news about your father. I hope he continues to be well. :)