A humdum day in a humdum life in my humdum world

Today has been a very introspective mellow day. It started off with schmoozing at the career fair and finding out that most companies won't hire international student. One company made a link between sponsoring an international student and terrorism. That was interesting. It progressed on to free lunch and more moments of trying to make intelligent conversation. It went on to a job interview downtown. Met a wonderfully interesting lady who was a refreshing change from Upenn. I like Upenn and most people there...but it's just nice to talk to someone who isn't from the bubble. The hour-long job interview progressed into talking about child adoption and the air quality in China. Got the job. Will think about it. Came out. Walked along Rittenhouse Square, the Orchard Rd/Bourke St of Philly. You know you have been in a place too long when everytime you are downtown, you visit the same shops in the same sequence. Gap, Diesel, Blue Mercury, Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Khiels. Popped into La Siegal, a french crepe cafe ran by a Russian lady who I think I offended.

Me: Ooh where are you from?
Lady: Russia.
Me: Ooh they speak french in russia?
Lady: I wasn't speaking french.

Yes...i can't tell the difference between french and russian despite having studied french for a year. I'm an idiot.

Had organic earl grey green tea and, ham and cheese crepe with asparagus. Evaluated my life and wrote my stream of consciousness down on the back of a pamplet. The best moments to self-evaluate is when you are too far to go home.

Decided to walk home because the weather was great (2 deg C) and I was wearing comfortable shoes (pointy toe working shoes). Regretted the decision after walking 15 blocks. But since I have already walked 15 blocks, it would not make sense to spend $1.60 on a bus ride. Walked rest of the way home. It's one of the moments where you shrug your shoulders and go...why not?

Now sitting at home waiting for mike to call so we can go hang out at yet another asian party. Life is as awesome as it gets.