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It looks like my chocolate chips didn't even survive a full day past MacGuy's return from his mini-vacation. I'm surprised--he usually stretches them out for at least three days. Maybe the boyfriend doesn't stock chocolate...

Review session fun

I just found out that I get to practice my public speaking skills next month: two hours, 594 students, Convocation Hall, and me. Well, me and another TA. At least they're mostly first year students, which lowers the intimidation factor a little, although the environment should make up for that and then some. Even with the Con Hall aura, however, I suspect it will still be a less anxiety-inducing experience than conference presentations typically are. I wonder if we get to use all those wonderful Con Hall gadgets?

My phone keeps ringing, but there's no one there. Probably telemarketers whose computers got ahead of their callers. It's getting irritating.

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The official topic of the night was requirements engineering, which led mainly to stories about the intracability of programmers from those who have worked in the industry (on both sides). It also led the other sociology student in the class to observe that requirements engineering bears an interesting resemblance to action research in its level and styles of interaction with users. It's always fun to see links like that, especially when, as is often the case, neither side is aware of them. It's one of the highlights of being in an interdisciplinary class.