So it's been two months, how the heck is Stu?

It's been a long time since I made a post. Let's try to rectify that.

Honestly, I've been crazy busy this semester. I have 3 straight days of classes and 3 straight days of work, with only Monday's off, most of which I spend preparing for class. My paper writing ability in terms of sheer volume has increased exponentially. I like the work and my fellow collegues in the department, but it's made me realize some things.

One, I'm way more interested in teaching history than writing it. Don't get me wrong, I'll do my thesis and disertation. And probably write a book when I get out, but I'm interested in getting prizes and exposure for my writing. Research bores me a little. Citations are overrated, but a necessity. But to be frank, I'm much more interested in teaching at a smaller level and getting more interaction with my students than sitting atop the ivory tower doling out books.

Two, I've defintely picked the right area of interest for further study. There is no scholarship on my time period, so I'm going into a big open field. Sweet. Everyone I've explained my topic finds it interesting and worth further study.

And that's about it. I'll say more when I have more time.