I gave a paper...

[hawkwing_lb]

...as part of a roster of five speakers to the general public today. Well. The Irish Institute at Hellenic Studies at Athens' section of the general public.

It was an interesting day. Respectable persons said complimentary things about my paper. There was a reception with macaroons and fancy chocolates and fancier crisps and wine, which I did not drink, because I had been awake since 0700 on four hours' sleep and wine is not so good for me under the best of circumstances. I talked to many people whom I had not seen in months. My supervisor, who is the best, gave me a book.

Such people. So enthusiasm. Much talkings. So conversation. Wow.

Communicative faculties now like freeze-dried sludge. Introvert crash in progress. If coherence required, please call again tomorrow.

Comments

[hrj.livejournal.com]

Take this day
and wrap it carefully in tissue
so it won't evaporate
or get worn around the corners.
Tuck it away in a box
kept somewhere safe
so it will be there
waiting
on those days when you need to view it again.

[hawkwing-lb.livejournal.com]

Days do not work like that! But it was a very good day, all told. Even if I did need to sleep for fifteen hours afterwards.

[between4walls.livejournal.com]

Chocolate and books and complimentary things, what an awesome combination!

[hawkwing-lb.livejournal.com]

It was pretty good, I must say.