Yesterday I woke up with a cold, for not apparent reason. Had a work meeting with my advisor and told him about my sinister plans to go home. He immediately approved my decision. On my way back to the office, I peeked into the AI lab meeting room, where I saw a familiar face, someone the building was named after, the chairman of the most hated company in the world — Bill Gates. I didn’t stay much longer, as his bodyguards told me to move along, but still he really was there.
Later, I placed some orders for people who wanted me to bring them stuff, and went to buy a thermos (so I can have some tea) and then to the Tuesday games group. In the games group, we played my copy of Container. Then it started raining. So, someone with an umbrella helped me walk to the car without getting my game wet, and I put it in the trunk, and closed the trunk…. with my keys inside. Luckily, someone else from the game group was generous enough to drive me home and back so I can get my spare keys and open the car.
When I finally reached home again, I found a pleasant surprise. My laptop was back from repair. I did not expect it to return so soon. It was picked up on Saturday, repaired on Monday, shipped the same day, and arrived back on Tuesday. Not bad, especially given the fact that it was flown to Memphis for the repair.
So, now I’m home, with a working laptop, and a cold…
February 20th, 2008 at 20:56
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epsalon |
Tech stuff, USA |
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The title says it all. I was feeling homesick, and I get 2/3 of the flight back in miles, so next Friday, Feb. 29th (yes, there is one this year), I’ll arrive at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport. I’ll stay for ten days until March 10th, and then stay here till passover.
I’m essentially free all this time, so those of you who would like to see me, please send me an e-mail. I’ll guess I’ll set up a meet around one of the weekends.
Also, if you want me to get stuff for you that’s only available in the US, please ask.
February 18th, 2008 at 08:13
Posted by
epsalon |
Family, USA, Travel |
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It’s been a while since I’ve posted to my blog. The reason is a combination of lots of things happening (so I don’t have time or will to blog) or nothing happening (and thus nothing to blog about).
The news in short: I have missed submitting papers to two major conferences, had some medical trouble (more on the US medical system in a separate post), and my postdoc was extended for a second year.
The title of this post does not refer to a mistake by an admirer, but rather to the message my laptop displays shortly after starting up. I have to send it in for repair, and remain laptop-less for 7 business days or more. I’m writing this post from my green OLPC laptop, after I made it work with the encrypted network at home.
Speaking of home. my next visit to Israel is in two months from now. I can’t wait to be back and meet my family and friends.
February 15th, 2008 at 09:34
Posted by
epsalon |
Tech stuff, Academia |
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