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 A full day of work,

Finished grading ~90 assignments,

walked to the department 3 times, and back home again. 

Missing my bike, I have to replace the tires on my bike soon.

A few good news and a few bad news, misery is still a conserved quantity. There is a tranquil sense of suspense in the air.

The weather was fantastic, partly cloudy, nice cool wind, low humidity and singing birds.

The new neighbor doesn't like cats nor dogs. Poor stray cats won't get any food anymore.

Time is flying, like clouds, and the bitter, calm, freeing sense of not belonging; but such a lovely day, such a calm night.



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