Prof Marian

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Marian won first prize today (intermediate physical science) at her regional science fair for a project measuring the effect of temperature on light intensity of glow sticks. It was held at Trent University. She received $75.

I had hoped to make the trip, but this morning didn't feel up to spending seven hours on the highway, considering I have to do it again on Friday. I felt guilty this morning. Marian said it wouldn't have been worth the trouble; not much happened except a bunch of people stood around, and a professor showed a movie. It seems talking on the phone was enough for her.

"Congratulations!" I said.

"What?" She didn't seem to recognize the word.

"Congratulations," I repeated. "Who'd have thunk it, a year ago?"

"I know," she laughed. "I didn't even hand one in."

"I'm very proud of you."

She is having trouble choosing what courses to take in the future, because she wants to take everything. I remember the same feeling at that age of having so many interests I didn't know where to focus my time.

Maybe I still feel that way. I just don't have as much energy. I hope she never loses her enthusiasm.