I’ve got nothing to do. Well, not really nothing. I’ve printed out the syllabi for my classes next term, and I do need to clean my house. But it is weird to go from a frenzied pace to very little all at once. I’m used to having someplace to be at almost every hour of the day and all of the sudden the pressure is off and everyone is all smiles. “Have a nice holiday!”, “Get some rest”. I almost don’t know what to do with myself.
I toured a company yesterday owned by an African-American HBS alum. I met him at the DuSable Conference this fall and I was impressed with his forthright manner which is so rare in the usual company spiel. I got to talk with several people and I am seriously considering the opportunity. So again, I am cast into the land of the undecided. Oh, well I do it to myself.
My house is almost presentable. I debated long and hard about putting up the Christmas tree, and my sister told me that it was necessary. So I spent last night, putting it up and decorating it, and I actually started to feel like Christmas was coming, and not so much that I was wasting a lot of time putting it up and taking it down. Sadly, I believe a holdover from the intensity of business school is that you have to integrate the principles into your life. This has left me looking at things for their “marginal benefits” and “target market”. It’s really quite bizarre that your thinking can change so swiftly. Immersion will do that for ya.
A friend called me this morning from New York where they are conducting Bank Week. She said they had to give presentations at one company and they were evaluated. The Investment Bankers are enduring hours of idle chatter and dinners. I am so glad that I opted out. I’m packing for yet another trip. I’m heading to New Mexico for the holiday. Check in with the parents and get a little perspective on my last 3 and a half months. I’m sure it will be interesting.