Day by day

Okay, I finally cleared all my mails! Just a couple more things to check - renewal of handphone, or cell phone (since I'm in America, I might as well use some of the terms), and internet connection.

I've even got together my list of books or examination copies that I want to order from Harcourt Brace. Being an instructor in a university has its perks - I get to order cool, free books! Well, most of them are books on writing, college composition, poetry, fiction and the occasional grammar guide; but these are the kinds I adore. Harcourt Brace also publishes the fun reads, like The Time Traveler's Wife, and I'd love to order that, but since I listed the classes I'm teaching as College Composition and Creative Writing, I suppose someone at the publishing company might figure that such a title isn't the most relevant to my classes.

On a more interesting note, I found out that Michael Phelps will be starting college this fall at University of Michigan! His coach will be taking over the school's swim program. It's too bad my writing class is already full - wouldn't it be remarkable if he were one of my students! If he decides to take freshman composition this semester, and if he decides to take my class and put himself on the waitlist, I'd seriously consider granting him a spot! Heh.