October 27, 2009
And Miles to Go Before I Sleep
Well, it’s been a while—in fact an entire term at WPI—since I last posted. This time of year is my busiest with respect to travel, and the past six weeks have been no exception. As I write this, I’m at the airport in Phoenix, AZ waiting to board a plane back to the east coast. I’ll sleep in my own bed on Tuesday night for only the third time this month!
I really enjoy my travel schedule for a few reasons not the least of which is the actual areas to which I have the privilege of going! This month I’ve been to Denver, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Seattle, San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles, San Diego, Tucson, Phoenix, and many smaller cities and towns among them. Add in the end of September, and the grand total is fifteen states, ten flights, over two dozen hotels, nearly 80 high schools, about 40 interviews, thousands of miles driven, and one set of keys locked in a rental car! Talk about a whirlwind!
It’s great to visit so many places and meet so many wonderful students, but the downside and challenge is covering all of that area in such a short amount of time. I could easily double the amount of time to visit more high schools and interview more students, but it just isn’t feasible!
If we didn’t have the chance to meet on the road, I’m sorry! If you’re from any of the states for which I am responsible (see above) and you’d like to connect for an interview, I will be happy to schedule a time for us to speak on the phone. Please get in touch.
My next few days will be spent traveling locally in Massachusetts, and then my schedule is complete on Friday just in time for Halloween which happens to also be Homecoming at WPI. The next week will be a transition period as a catch up and chance to unwind from travel and gear up to begin reviewing applications. I’m eager to see yours!
And, interpret as you will, the following from Robert Frost:
The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.