Assuming the role

Today I felt -- and acted -- like an administrator. I dressed in "real clothes" and was decisive whenever anyone asked for my opinion or a "ruling." But I also had a couple of miscommunication flubs that were good anti-hubris warnings. I didn't feel like a researcher at all -- but then I didn't have time to! There were moments when I felt a little like a robot -- picking up papers in one place and putting them down in another, or responding in a particular way when a particular button was pushed. I'll have to work on my "pleasure-moments"!