Day 109

Today is my last day in the office until a few days before the university reopens from the holiday furlough. I will be at home trying not to spend money, and dreaming of the faraway tropical islands that will just have to endure the holidays without me. This has certainly been a tumultuous year for our campus, but what would a year be at Berkeley without a few wild moments, protests, and faculty outcries? I look forward to returning in a new decade when hopefully, after a bit of rest, the UC community will be renewed and refreshed to restart the good fight. But for now, happy holidays, safe travels, and much rest and relaxation!