That’s a start!įor Winter Quarter I took 3 undergrad classes, 2 DCI only classes (taught by Stanford professors), 3 Stanford continuing education classes, and 1 Stanford rec class. My friend Kristian has said that he is going to sign me up for the “half-assed improvement program” so that I learn how to do things “half-assed.” Ha! We’ll see how that goes! I have signed up for fewer classes in the spring quarter. Although I will probably be an overachiever until I die, I vow to have more “white space” for spontaneity and friendships this quarter. I just do too much and find it hard to do things halfway. It’s funny, I’ve blamed a lot of tiredness on work over the years, but I’ve realized that I am a significant part of the problem. I also took on a consulting project that took a lot of time as well. ![]() It’s hard to say no to all the interesting classes to take and things to do here. ![]() I took 9 classes plus continued in my book club on “The Meaning of Life” and got a personal trainer. And I continue to be amazed at how brilliant, kind, and thoughtful they all are. They’ll figure it out-they are at one of the best schools in the nation after all. I don’t worry anymore that the undergrads might be wondering who the old person in the class is. I sometimes just stop in awe at how gorgeous the campus is and how lucky I am to be here for a year. I’ve visited many of the buildings, stunning artworks, and hidden spaces. I now know my way around the beautiful, sprawling campus. ![]() I felt much more at home on the Stanford campus. If you are looking at my site for the first time, here’s a description of the Stanford Distinguished Careers Institute (DCI) and me, Kathy Payne. It’s hard to believe that I’m already halfway through my DCI year. Here are my continuing reflections on this amazing experience. I’ve finished my second quarter as part of the Stanford Distinguished Careers Institute (DCI).
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