December 02, 2005
In the Fold
My first lab rotation is winding down... less than two weeks left, though I've quite a lot to complete before the deadline.
I'd been wondering lately whether, on a social level, I'd connected well with my current labmates. Sure, I think I've gotten along great with them, but one of the worst parts about 'being James' is persistently wondering whether or not the feelings are reciprocated. Thus, I've been on the lookout for clues the past few weeks that I've been accepted into the fold.
Last week, conversations in lab suddenly turned to the Peanuts... specifically, which Peanuts characters are represented in the lab. Apparently, a small group within the lab began asking, "Who would be Charlie Brown? Peppermint Patty?..." And so forth.
I guess they've accepted me into the fold, as I was apparently assigned a character with great ease. I may not look much like him, but apparently he and I share a number of qualities "in both intellect and demeanor."
"Linus Van Pelt inspired the term 'security blanket' with his classic pose. He is the intellectual of the gang, and flabbergasts his friends with his philosophical revelations and solutions to problems. He suffers abuse from his big sister, Lucy, and the unwanted attentions of Charlie Brown's little sister, Sally. He is a paradox: despite his age, he can put life into perspective while sucking his thumb. He knows the true meaning of Christmas while continuing to believe in the Great Pumpkin."
I don't plan on sucking my thumb anytime soon. But, I will continue to quote the Old Testament and panic in crowded rooms. And yes, I'm tickled pink to be a part of the lab gang. See you in the pumpkin patch!
Posted by James at December 2, 2005 08:52 AM