Statistically Significant

Another week in the life of Hoxie.

I made some big moves in the world of graduate school applications this week, submitting applications to UNC Chapel Hill and Harvard. Berkeley should be submitted later today, which will make me more than halfway done with getting apps out the door. Hoping to finish all remaining apps later this week before heading home for the holidays!

The big event of the week was the arrival of a good friend of mine from high school, Caitlin. She’s applying to med school right now and had interviews at Tufts and Harvard. Rather than fork over the big bucks for a Boston hotel, she spent a few nights on an air mattress in the dining room. She and I were both pretty busy during the week, but yesterday we headed down to Harvard Square and had some fun Christmas shopping and getting some food. (Sadly, the only picture that we took was a candid shot on her iPhone in my pantry to appease her mom.)

While out Christmas shopping, I picked up a great game for myself that I’ve meaning to acquire for a while now: Set. Julia introduced me to Set last year, and we usually play a few games whenever we get together. Now that I own it, maybe she won’t trounce me quite as badly. Set is the Official Hoxie Holiday Gift Recommendation for Less Than $20 of 2009. Pick it up for the smart person in your life today.

And speaking of Julia, I’m heading down to her new apartment for a Chanukah party later this evening. I don’t think I’ve been to a Chanukah party since about sixth grade, when I got all of my gelt stolen and swore I’d never spin another dreidel, but I think tonight should be a little bit better.

Going back to Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, can’t wait!