Well, I’ve been back from the IHS Social Change Workshop for a few days. I had a great time, talking to a lot of bright and friendly people interested in promoting liberty. That’s my favorite part of IHS seminars actually, talking informally to all of the other participants. The lectures and presentations by the faculty and participants are usually interesting and informative as well, but they just aren’t as interactive. I learn the most by interacting with my peers, not only from them but in having to clarify my own ideas. My paper seemmed to be well received by a number of my fellow participants, although my presentation did not go as well as I would have liked due to some disruptions. Live and learn. It was certainly a good learning experience. It was only my second presentation, so I think it was better to learn how to deal with audience members at an IHS seminar than at a professional conference or job talk.
On a different subject… My fiancee and I have finally set a wedding date. Not only have we finally set a date but we moved it up to just next week: Tuesday, July 5th. We were planning on having the civil ceremony in September when her parents were planning to visit from India but true to form the US government turned down their visa applications. Who would think my future in-laws might appear dangerous to INS!?! Since we’re just having a small civil ceremony and Saj is in the middle of studying for her general exams, we decided to quit postponing it and tie the knot. This way she can start applying for her green card long before her visa expires. Fortunately, her older rother is already in the US and will be able to attend. If the clothes he’s bringing me from his trip back to India fit well enough we might be wearing traditional Indian dress for the wedding.
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