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Hi Girl,

I hope the event is going well. You'll be relieved soon and happy that you took part in it. I look forward to hearing all about it and seeing pictures.

Today I presented the degree show poster to the teachers who are supposedly in charge. It went relatively well. I also attended a meeting with the Head of the school and another high-up administrative lady. There hasn't been much progress in their search for a new Programme Leader for IxD we learned. It's likely we won't have one even next year, even. It's a pity.

Luckily, there's a lot of good stuff happening at our school lately to balance that out. Yesterday, a UK design recruiting firm gave a presentation, and today many of us did quick-fire portfolio reviews (15mins). It was kind of fun. The guy who interviewed me asked me to come in for a second mini interview during an open slot. I told him I'm most likely booked for the summer, but if that fails I think there's a chance he can hook me up somewhere in London. It'll be good to keep in touch – their firm works with places I'd like to find out more about and were in my list of places to approach. I also got a bit of information about getting hired in the UK. It seems a lot less difficult than the US, but still takes 2-3 months to clear. He seemed confident that the companies he works with can make it happen. It's good to hear.

We had a lecture today by a Danish strategic design consultant who has worked in NY, SF and Hong Kong. A really sharp guy. Then tomorrow someone from Sony-Ericsson gives a talk and does portfolio reviews.

Tomorrow will also be a busy workday. My team for the current ethongraphy project is totally slack and we have to catch up for a review on Thursday. I think I will have to stay late.

What's greatest is that I'm coming to New York to see you in 3 weeks! I think the Umeå-Stockholm ticket purchase went through, but I need to make sure.

I'll call you before bed.

I love you!
-stash