So I mustered the strength to drive to the Park and Ride today... and got last several times.... and even got lost on the way back to my place. Ugh.
What a crazy, long, hot, day. I think I successfully came up with a route to get from the Rail to the SPH while staying in air-conditioned environments for as long as possible. Most people who saw me dramatically whip my hair and head around in circles trying to determine where the hell I was were more than happy to point me in the right direction... only problem is each person had a set of about 10 different steps so I resigned myself to nodding and saying, "Yes," when I had no freaking clue what they were talking about.
But no matter, no matter - I managed to get to where I needed to be. Even on the Metro Rail where I stayed on for an extra two stops... I just had to get back on and go the other way. Ugh.
There were definitely a few condescending stares after their fake-ass smiles to me. I'm sorry... it's over 100 degrees so yes, I am fucking wearing a white V-neck and khaki shorts and Sperry's. Get the hell over it. This is why I miss Austin - everyone is so laid-back they don't care what you're wearing.
I don't know how I feel about the SPH and just the general environment of the TMC. I kinda think it's all just so overrated. It's too massive and sprawling I'm surprised it actually functions as well as it does. It's just all so overwhelming, and not in a positive way. I miss the days where I could just walk to campus instead of driving and THEN taking an electric train to campus. I miss Austin and am seriously contemplating petitioning to transfer campuses back to Austin. But I do need a legitimate reason to do so. Would faculty research and pursuing a dual degree be sufficient?
It sounds like I'm already sentencing my entire graduate experience in Houston in just one day and I'm trying to resist doing so. Honestly I can't help but go into orientation with the mindset that I'm not going to click with anyone... but I'll try my best to give it a chance.
More later.
DHP
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