John Gilbert, a true and appreciated friend, has decided to tie the knot. Doubt I would have done it any sooner, but I am surprised he is the first of my group of friends from Duke.
Duke. Where we went and where I return for the first time in five years. Work and life have kept me too busy to fully appreciate the gravitas of this trip, but I have no doubt that upon arrival I will be stirred violently. Returning to campus, seeing the chapel, walking and talking where I for just one year acquired a flood of invaluable knowledge, and lobbying the law school to let me back in, as it were, will fill me with emotions that I cannot predict and probably won’t be able to describe.
I’d do well to get over it and quick because a few hours into the trip I’m interviewing with a Duke Law adcom, hopefully giving me at least a marginal boost. Rehearsal in front of the airplane lavatory window? I think so.
Afterward it will be all fun, all reunion, all wedding. I have looked forward to this day more than nearly anything before it; I hope it is spectacular.