I'm a little frustrated that I haven't heard back from my advisor about my portfolio components yet, but I've been so busy with end-of-the-quarter papers for both 521 and 531 (one was due yesterday and one on the 1st), that I haven't really had much time to think about it. Or write on this blog.

But now that I do think about it I realize just how frustrated I'm getting - or maybe it's impatient. I don't know for sure, but I'd like to have some final word from him before Winter break. Besides working on the Katrina article I want to get all my portfolio pages finalized before the start of Winter quarter. Which I'll do regardless of whether I hear back from him or not.

Just saw Jarhead tonight - had to get a night out - good flick, reasonably well adapted from the book, well acted. I appreciate the cynical realism about war and being a soldier too.

Saw Henry Rollins last Sunday at The Nightlight - good show. It was great to finally see him do his spoken word stuff. Really gave it to the Bush mis-administration too. Pretty much a punk crowd - sold out seats - to see him.

Just sent my Portfolio components off to my advisor! I know it's a minor thing, but it's a weight off my shoulders to finally have the process moving forward. Plus it felt good to get it written up. As long as he approves of everything it shouldn't be too difficult to finish it...

Went to the Washington Association of Library Employees (WALE) conference in Lk. Chelan last week - saw Julia from SPL, got my own hotel room, went to some interesting presentations and tried to keep up on my schoolwork.

It's midquarter now and I'm tired. I'm also starting to stress out about my portfolio - I need to get it whipped into shape ASAP. And I need to apply to the NC fellowship ASAP. Sigh.

What I really need is more time. And more sleep.