7393fc91_SA_Abscess_and_Septra_Reaction__Overview
[Day] Day 39 [Date] June 15th [My Story] I was up early in the morning and I received probably the happiest email I have ever received in my life. In undecorated courier font were these understated words from the Registrar: "I am pleased to inform you that your application to graduate has been approved for the PHD in Communication for Spring Quarter 2006-07. You have satisfied all University and departmental requirements for this degree. Congratulations on your successful academic career at Stanford University." Incidentally, because we were allowed to get interim MA degrees on the way to the PhD and I was slow in that earlier filing, I also got this email at the same time: "I am pleased to inform you that your application to graduate has been approved for the MA in Communication for Spring Quarter 2006-07. You have satisfied all University and departmental requirements for this degree." So technically, I'm graduating with two degrees on Sunday. The forecast for Sunday's is now 84. It appears the heat wave may not break by Sunday. My parents are flying in today from Hong Kong. And my brother is driving up from LA. Around 1pm, my parents arrived at their hotel, across the street from my apartment. My immune system had to be partially shut down to fight the allergic reaction and so I am highly-susceptible to common germs right now. Because international flights are dangerously germ-filled, I've asked them to both shower, change all their clothing, and wait several hours before we meet (to let cold symptoms develop if they caught anything). My parents and brother brought me milk and gifts around 7pm. They were hesitant to enter the apartment so we exchanged words and gifts in the doorway. They are comforted that my appearance has improved dramatically. The facial sloughing actually dramatically improved my complexion. The heat wave has broken. The sun is no longer oppressive. It will be a beautiful Sunday ... [Overview] 
Family Arrives
MRSA Abscess and Septra Reaction
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