Jingle Bells and more

Props to J for organizing all of us for the jingle bell run. It was a good time. I've never attended a race with a group before, and it definitely enhanced the experience. Thanks also to everyone for helping out with lil-M. She enjoyed her first race. Afterwards she asked me if we could go faster next time...I said only if she pedaled.

I'm spending the afternoon (currently?) working on more applications. Just finished one and this blogging is my reward. It's completely draining. I go read all about these departments and schools, then write this extensive b.s. letter about why I'm the perfect canidate for them. I proof it like crazy because the tiniest grammar mistake and I'm out. Seems like it wouldn't be so rough among all the non-english speaking folks who apply to write well, but I suppose they are more careful and by the book. On to the next school.