Strange. To feel like a Real Academic today. Ran into an old professor of mine, who I had not seen in a long while. The one who I had for intro to Philosophy back in spring of 2000. So long ago. But I wasn't just a past student, I was almost... well, and equal. It was nice. Had dinner at the resturant we ran into each other at. Long talk over duck and ginger beef.
Wonderful.
One day, I will be in the company of fellow academics, and feel that I am on equal ground with all of them. Not an undergrad, or a grad student - but a Real Academic.