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I went to Northfield yesterday. Stayed overnight with Brynn, Zil et al. and then came back to the cities with them. It was exactly what I needed: two days break with my routine and the opportunity to catch up with friends. Sanity. I had lunch with Derek and played a game of Settlers with Josh and met fellow social science dork Jon (Brynn, Zil et al.'s roommate), and sympathized with my fellow unemployed graduates. It's reassuring to spend time with other people in a similar position. Or rather, brief post-graduation pothole from which we will all eventually dig ourselves out.

Can I make a brief shout-out to Derek? He's a good person and a source of cheer.

Brynn, Zil, Stephen, Rachael and I did finally make it to United Noodles. One of my purchases was a cheap jar of sweet n'sour Indian chutney that turned out to be wonderful.

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( Some wise words from Terry Tempest Williams, or why I participate in the peace vigils )