I figured that probably the earliest I’d hear anything from West European Studies, particularly given that they seemed unaware that I had applied for next semester (as opposed to next year) until I told them in person three weeks ago, would be the week after Thanksgiving. I also figured, based on anecdotes and previous experience, that good news would come by e-mail and bad news would come by postal mail.
Today, I got home and saw an envelope in my mailbox from West European Studies.
My first thought, as might perhaps be predictable, called to mind Oedipus. I completed the idea by saying to myself, “Well, guess that didn’t work out.”
Just for grins, I decided to open the letter. Upon unfolding it, the first few words caught my eyes:
“We are pleased to inform you that…”
So, a door has, at long last, opened. We will see what happens on the other side of it — but in the meantime, I’m drinking champagne with my wife this evening.
(Oh, and the DVD of The Dark Knight arrived today, too.)
Yes!!! Congrats!
Woohoo!!! Congratulations, good sir!
Richard! This is wonderful! Congrats!