I had indeed heard your news, and must confess to being one of the ones thus startled, though pleased by the hearing. Congratulations, and I wish the two of you a lifetime of joy in each other.
I am not offended in the least to be addressed as a colleague (and must confess my delight at the opportunity; surely some of your holiday compatriots have mentioned how much my past experiences in teaching and mentoring have meant to me). As to names -- a thorny question. My paternal heritage is Russian, maternal Egyptian; individuals of both tend to accrete names and nicknames throughout life and trail confusion of reference behind them like comets' tails. Call me Antonin, or Antosha as we're to be colleagues. I will answer to anything in the spirit with which it is imbued; I do not stand on formality when formality would stand in the way.
Your offer of orientation is extremely kind, and I would be a fool indeed were I to respond with anything other than "yes, and thank you most kindly". There's no doubt I will have an exceedingly trying year as I work to make up for certain past failings. I do intend my curriculum to be intensive (though not overwhelming) -- any tips on not drowning in marking while still encouraging engagement with the material would be greatly appreciated. I am used to providing a far more individual instruction.
I will confess to not giving much thought to finances when constructing the booklist -- do reassure those who have inquired. I've been locked in battle most perilous with the bookstore since Thursday over questions of edition, translation, and availability anyway; if a single person has all texts in hand before November I'll know them to have raided the familial library. Ah, well. It will be an adventure.
Anyone having difficulty of any sort may approach me without fear; reassure them I'll not ask whether the difficulty stemmed from finance or the bookstore's recalcitrance if they don't volunteer it, save to inquire whether they'd prefer I harangue the clerk on their behalf or place a copy at their disposal. Would prefer all to have individual copies of Merindel's A Compendium of Common Curses and Their Counter-Actions by 1st October at latest, as that's about when we'll be starting our in-class practicals, but that should be less of an issue. Happy to run through you if they're more comfortable and you're willing, as well; a certain wariness aimed in my direction is only logical and I'm confident you've developed a rapport through your work with the YPL.
Thursday is looking most likely for my relocation as well (and Friday possible if my followup at St M's Weds morning goes poorly) but I await the chance to meet you, and promise I will hold my tongue about teasing Raz until you are at least out of earshot. If it should suit, you are (both) more than welcome to stop in my office, wherever it's to be, for a visit Friday afternoon or evening and we can get acquainted as I set it to rights.
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Re: Private message to Antonin Dolohov
Date: 2012-08-27 10:33 pm (UTC)I had indeed heard your news, and must confess to being one of the ones thus startled, though pleased by the hearing. Congratulations, and I wish the two of you a lifetime of joy in each other.
I am not offended in the least to be addressed as a colleague (and must confess my delight at the opportunity; surely some of your holiday compatriots have mentioned how much my past experiences in teaching and mentoring have meant to me). As to names -- a thorny question. My paternal heritage is Russian, maternal Egyptian; individuals of both tend to accrete names and nicknames throughout life and trail confusion of reference behind them like comets' tails. Call me Antonin, or Antosha as we're to be colleagues. I will answer to anything in the spirit with which it is imbued; I do not stand on formality when formality would stand in the way.
Your offer of orientation is extremely kind, and I would be a fool indeed were I to respond with anything other than "yes, and thank you most kindly". There's no doubt I will have an exceedingly trying year as I work to make up for certain past failings. I do intend my curriculum to be intensive (though not overwhelming) -- any tips on not drowning in marking while still encouraging engagement with the material would be greatly appreciated. I am used to providing a far more individual instruction.
I will confess to not giving much thought to finances when constructing the booklist -- do reassure those who have inquired. I've been locked in battle most perilous with the bookstore since Thursday over questions of edition, translation, and availability anyway; if a single person has all texts in hand before November I'll know them to have raided the familial library. Ah, well. It will be an adventure.
Anyone having difficulty of any sort may approach me without fear; reassure them I'll not ask whether the difficulty stemmed from finance or the bookstore's recalcitrance if they don't volunteer it, save to inquire whether they'd prefer I harangue the clerk on their behalf or place a copy at their disposal. Would prefer all to have individual copies of Merindel's A Compendium of Common Curses and Their Counter-Actions by 1st October at latest, as that's about when we'll be starting our in-class practicals, but that should be less of an issue. Happy to run through you if they're more comfortable and you're willing, as well; a certain wariness aimed in my direction is only logical and I'm confident you've developed a rapport through your work with the YPL.
Thursday is looking most likely for my relocation as well (and Friday possible if my followup at St M's Weds morning goes poorly) but I await the chance to meet you, and promise I will hold my tongue about teasing Raz until you are at least out of earshot. If it should suit, you are (both) more than welcome to stop in my office, wherever it's to be, for a visit Friday afternoon or evening and we can get acquainted as I set it to rights.
Yours in anticipation,
Antosha