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Closing the Loop

Since I know you're all tossing and turning at night wondering about some loose ends of my life ...

Hateful Feelings Update
I am still experiencing some hatred, (and thanks for those concerned calls and emails!), but I have, to some extent, bounced back to my chirpy if sarcastic self.

Elections Update
My friend of a friend is now an alderman. The ballot initiative tanked.

Former Boyfriend Update
A few weeks ago, I did end up talking to my former boyfriend, to express my concerns about his emotional health. We talked twice, and he was all grudging and dismissive the first time, and perky the next time. Last week, he sent me a very short email alerting me to an upcoming Iron Chef episode centered around asparagus, one of my all-time favorite foods. We then a had an interesting, in-depth, post-Thanksgiving discussion. So he's OK. Not great (which, given that we are broken up, is to be expected) but OK.

Raise Update
Remember how I botched my salary discussion? Well, with coaching from my fellow Brain Team members (a group of grad school alumnae who get together to exchange career advice), I negotiated a 5% raise, with an additional boost to be discussed in six months.

Skin Update
This is riveting, I know: the mean dermotologist prescribed two different creams to address the underwhelming state of my complexion. (Seeing how the sex remedy isn't an option just now.) I have been applying said creams as directed, and am not noticing much of a change, although every morning my skin is dry and irritated, so clearly the stuff has some effect.

Posted by Dori at 5:15 PM