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-- departmental. was kind of reluctant to go at first, but i forced myself and i guess it was ok. absent: beer. present: meat in large quantities, a sizable tray of frosted brownies* (me), random loaves of banana walnut bread, and a small tupperware of tepid garlic mashed potatoes. news of my imminent departure broke to the few relevant people who had not yet heard, and i'm certainly glad that bit of unpleasantness is done with.


*considering how simple brownies are to make, it really is quite shocking how good they taste. story of my life really -- always going for the option that's minimum effort/maximum reward. the cheap shots, something for nothing. i know it sounds like the obvious thing to do, but a lot of people i know don't believe in that, for reasons of too light winning making the prize light, or something. me, no. i'll wear the laurels whether i deserve them or not.