Sure...Why Not Go for Cuban Infusion on a Monday Night When All These Due Dates Are Piling Up? Okay. I Put This Gathering Off for Months

I'm a non-committal jerk. Always have been. Always will be. It's hard for me to make plans because how am I supposed to know what mood I'll be in when we have a scheduled date. I like to play everything by ear and see what is possible at the moment when it's possible. That's probably why having Jessie and Michelle over for dinner this summer never happened. My grill was busted and without any administrative support, I had to take on all the additional roles, too. People think I'm kidding, but I really am working three full time jobs and getting paid for one. 

That is why when the idea for a Monday night dinner came around, and I was feeling good about the deadlines I have for myself, I said, "Sure. I can do dinner, but it will have to be 7 p.m."

Well it worked. 

I can't tell you what I had but it was delicious and I didn't finish it. Cuban fusion - Michelle's recommendation.

It was also good to catch up with Jessie, too, check in on the kids, figure out next steps for a new year, and to meet with others who inspire me on campus and bring forward joy. 

A Spanish language film specialist and a nurse. If ever I get hurt reading subtitles, I will know exactly who to call. I don't allow enough of this in my world, and when I do take a break I enjoy myself. I like to listen and process the way others see the world. 

Here's to the semester. Don't tell my graduate students I was out. I should be home reading more articles.