this is a cake. the pembroke college dining hall staff made it for our staff because they thought we'd appreciate it, and they delivered it to our office part way through today. no one asked them to. no one even asked them to recognize that today is american independence day, but they did, and i was really touched by that gesture, that thoughtfulness. (and i love that it says happy 4th july, not happy 4th OF july, because that's not a phrase the british would use.) it's weird being away from the us on the day of the year that is most patriotic, the most american. this little act of kindness helped me celebrate the day - was really the only way i was able to celebrate the day - and the cake was DELICIOUS.
today was arrivals day, and all 398 students arrived safely at oxford. a lot of hard work went into today, and there are a lot of tired staff members to show for it. our staff KICKS ASS this year - fun to work with, upbeat, willing to work hard, excited to meet the kids. i'm tired, but it was a good day.
happy 4th of july, everyone!
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