Then I talked to Kelly, and we played a pseudo-game where we debated strategies at each move, and rearranged the board to see how ideas would pan out. And he talked to me about books and chess and chess books. It always makes me happy to see someone so passionate about anything. I also said hello to Edward C. Thayer, Ph.D., Computational Biologist, Biomolecular Informatics, ZymoGenetics. It is amusing to meet someone first by a business card, then by email, then in person.
Business cards are so impressive.
It also reminds me of how critical I must seem about everything. Only when people misuse words to present themselves as someone they aren't. It seems I broke up with Kim a year ago, today. It was probably the most pain I've ever felt, and it was definitely the most pain I've ever caused anyone. I'm sorry, Kim.