Commencement Speech 2008

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I’m posting the text of my speech at 8:25 AM 5/23/08 but it won’t be visible until 11:00 AM. I will be speaking or will have spoken by then. Take it or leave it, here are the words I will speak/spoke. Whoohooo! Update 05/24/08 8:32 AM: I had my Gram on the...

The Hood

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Last week my ring returned from the Niwaka in Kyoto, Nippon looking brand spanking new. In a couple years emma and I will venture into the city again with my ring and ship it back out to be touched up again. Sure it looks great worn but the refresh kicks it up a notch...

Back on Track

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Ahhh. One break down and one gala event later… I feel much better. “It’s not you, circumstance is weighing down on you.” I needed that perspective to help me refocus. Sure, I’ve made some faux pas and admitted to said gaffe(s). What else...

Car Wreck

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I’m just that. A fraggin car wreck. Recently I’ve managed to upset/anger/diappoint IL’s, co-workers, okusan, and myself. It’s been wonderful. Truly. Yes. Close the sarcasm tag at any point self. Please. I’ve been associated with an act I...

May 16th, 12:05 PM

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May 16th, 12:05 PM, I’m done. My MFA is complete, I did it, 5 years in a making, holy moly. Wow. It’s raining, it’s gorgeous, I love it, I’m, wow, 5 years and here I am walking in the rain with my last class done. Thank you Sarah Lawrence...