Finding out

So, as a relatively type-A individual, not knowing EXACTLY how and when everything is going to happen has been very taxing. I, intellectually, understand that this is how it is done, but it will take me some time to get used to it.

On that note, I received e-mail from a soon-to-be co-worker. Very welcoming, pleasant and friendly. It was fun to begin getting acquainted with someone from my department. We chatted about moving, Cairo etc. My favorite part of the discussion, and the bit that makes me feel more comfortable about everything, is that the recommended items to bring from the States were:

• heavy stainless cooking pans
• SCUBA gear
• good wine glasses
• duct tape!!!!

I think I’m gonna be ok! I’m still unclear as to what I will be teaching when I get there, but I’ll have SCUBA gear, wine glasses and duct tape, so all will be fine. 🙂
On the teaching front, it has been indicated that I may be teaching a section of Scientific Thinking – a general education course for all students. And in the most recent Biology department newsletter, it indicated that I may be teaching Invertebrate Zoology as well. However there is still no “official” word as to my teaching assignment. I am hopeful that I will know my teaching assignment before we leave. My office nameplate, however, has been discussed and determined and will be in place when I arrive!

Things are going to be different. “Toto, I have a feeling we’re not (going to be) in Kansas any more”