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Now that school is out, I'm taking a slight break from doing anything academic. Ok, not really because I'm a freak who must have something planned at all times... but it's basically been reduced to attempting to learn spanish and golf. And gardening. Possibly painting (*shhhh, don't tell the landlord).

I keep coming up with fantastic ideas for next year - but I'm afraid I'll burn myself out on what is supposed to be a break. While sitting at the airport, I came up with a great idea. I've started writing it all down in a little book and leaving it there. The idea is recorded and I can worry about it several weeks from now... so far, it's the best compromise I've come up with.

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