Intermezzo

In Berkeley until 23 May to file the dissertation and graduate (the paperwork thereof, mostly), and to catch up and say goodbye to friends and teachers. Vacating (or evacuating) Toronto took us some nights of sleeping at 4 am, 21 boxes of books, baby toys and other stuff shipped home, and many farewells. So this is also a much needed rest and recuperation, in the warmth of the Californian sunshine. Most asked question for the past week: "You're leaving Canada? Don't you like this place?" Expecting similar questions for these two weeks.

update: (19 May) confined to a 56K connection where I am staying in Berkeley. Don't expect to blog until I'm back in Singapore (end of month). Filed the dissertation a couple of days ago: what a relief. They gave me a lollypop with the words "Phinally Done" (sic) on it. In other news, Eric Kaplan was the speaker at graduation. Kaplan turns out to be an ex-graduate student, who did everything but the dissertation before he was wisked off to write for David Letterman, Futurama and Malcolm in the Middle. I finally know the reason why the Professor in Futurama is named Hubert Farnsworth. It was a good speech, not least because it wasn't a lecture. Otherwise very busy meeting with friends--people I won't get to see for a while. Last 4 days in North America for some time to come: the end of one chapter, and the beginning of another.

update: (27 May) Back safely home in Singapore.

Singapore Gaga Run Extended

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No, this blog is not exactly dead or abandoned. The blogger is just very busy doing the final bits of editing for his dissertation, packing and selling stuff for a big move, saying goodbye to friends in Canada, and doing his part looking after a very active little girl... In the meantime, pop over and visit the Sg Elections '06 site.