Finally heard back from NYU confirming that they know I'm going there, which ends my mother's paranoia and is reassuring for me as well.

The work is progressing too, and i'm really enjoying the Schomburg and the St. Clair Drake papers. His research on the history and self-organization of African-diasporic communities in Britain is fascinating.

I'm going to see the Pixies, with whom i've been obsessed since just after i turned fifteen, next month. I'm extremely excited about this. I'm conflicted about the fact that they're playing Jones Beach, and i'm not particulray keen on seeing them in a friggin Arena Rock setting, but ultimately, i think they're worth it. I missed the Gang of Four show at irving Plaza last week. I think i might have found it somewhat depressing anyway.