I’m trying to type up and ethnography of a meal that I conducted last night. And it’s like pulling teeth. Grrr… this shouldn’t be so hard. The problem is nothing really happened. Which is to be expected as life isn’t always dramatic. Argueably this is one of the many things that sparates journalism from anthropology. However, you still in the back of your mind hope for an “ah ha” moment where you reach some deep and resounding understanding of the universe. That just didn’t happen.
As to where did we go for dinner? Check it out:
Chinatown! And it was really yummy. Unfortunately I can’t disclose who went with me because of Institutional Review Board issues. Because of releases I have to secure for my class I have to protect their identities.
Speaking of identities, you might not recognize me. Since returning from my short trip to Rocester a few weeks ago I haven’t shaved. Heck folks are luck I’ve been showering with my current work load. So here is my current look. The beard is going bye-bye tomorrow.
Scary huh?
November 15th, 2004 at 7:07 am
You look SO Hyde Park! The scruff really makes the look. Sure, I don’t know you, but my vote is keep it. Where in Chinatown? Phoenix has an incredible Sunday dim sum. And I can’t recommend Joy Yee’s bubble teas enough. Oh, how I love Chinatown.
Glad you’re resurfacing–I’ll have to let you know when my guy’s band is playing in the city again. You’re entitled to deconstruct live entertainment every once in a while, I’m sure.
Cheers,
Victoria
November 15th, 2004 at 7:56 am
You have another vote for the scruffy look, though unless you read this before you shave, it may be too late… :-( Glad you’re breathing again. I expect an email at the very least! :-)
Di
November 15th, 2004 at 11:54 am
I think you look really cool.
November 15th, 2004 at 11:56 am
ok… some votes for keeping the beard eh? It’s definitely my student look… is it still there? Or is it gone… more in a post coming later today…. matt
November 16th, 2004 at 6:40 am
Hair today, gone tomorrow? Actually, it’s not bad looking. A little surprised to see lotsa facial hair on you *grins* but it seems to work in that “I’m so academic” way.
November 16th, 2004 at 2:15 pm
Hey! You should keep it! You certainly look scholarly!
November 16th, 2004 at 4:57 pm
I like it too - very handsome!
November 16th, 2004 at 11:16 pm
You look a bit like Nate from “Six Feet Under.” Also, I have been wondering if you purged your clothes before going to grad school. I am still remembering doing about 12 loads of laundry with you at one point. ;-)
November 16th, 2004 at 11:50 pm
Hey CINDY!
Yes I purged the proverbial shit load of clothes. Though it saddens me to admit that I’m currently wearing a sweater from that time you took me out shopping.
I wallow in my guyness!
The beard prevails, for a little while longer at least.
- Matt