May 09 2009
“satellite edstravaganza”
EDSTRAVAGANZA CONTINUES. Yesterday was a long, long day. I got up way too early after a night of a lot of birthday drinks at the College Inn. I had to go to campus for the Queer Worlds: The Will to Institutionality symposium. I had promised my students that I would be there and they could attend for participation extra credit. So, I had to go. It was interesting, good, but boy was I in bad shape. The rest of the day was spent recovering and getting ready for the evening’s festivities: Day Two of EDstravaganza! I decided to invite people for drinks at the Satellite Lounge (1118 E. Pike Street @ 11th), which isn’t a great bar but it’s spacious, usually not crowded, has a good jukebox, and the drinks are reasonable. It was a nice mix of people–school friends, nonschool friends, extended friends, some of Greg’s friends–and a lovely time was had. I had many birthday shots of Patron.
Then some of us wandered over to the Madison Pub (1315 E Madison St @ 13th) for nightcaps.
Thanks to all of my friends, “family,” and adorers (new and old) for a really nice, relaxed, convivial, and cheerful night! I had a good time. Today, EDstravaganza continues with brunch and then a double feature: Star Trek and Wolverine. Then sushi for dinner.
EDstravaganza next year is a big one! The big 4-0! I need to start planning now. I’m thinking maybe a birthday cruise.
