In honor or the title of this little chalkboard for my thoughts, I salute Pink Martini's performance on Friday with the Seattle Symphony. The spunk of the accordion player, the charm of Ari Shapiro, and the generally superb musicianship all around was more satisfying than the finest of fine dining.
Hats off!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
Do lemons corrode a silver lining?
Yes.
Putting all things in perspective, acceptance into grad school is slippery. Comparing one applicant to another when you consider only that they went to undergrad together is no comparison at all.
Do I resent my rejection, and this other person's acceptance? Yes. Does the acidity of the lemon sting more in my wounds because of certain qualities that this person possesses? Oui. Do I feel that more the failure? Si.
Onward.
Putting all things in perspective, acceptance into grad school is slippery. Comparing one applicant to another when you consider only that they went to undergrad together is no comparison at all.
Do I resent my rejection, and this other person's acceptance? Yes. Does the acidity of the lemon sting more in my wounds because of certain qualities that this person possesses? Oui. Do I feel that more the failure? Si.
Onward.
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