Today was another early start. I shifted my appointment to an early morning session so I could meet up with Andy for a walk and brunch to celebrate her birthday. Radiocity was right on time so I managed to make it across to Centennial Park right on time to meet the birthday girl. We made our way around the park in glorious sunshine and back to the cafe where we enjoyed a delicious brunch. It was lovely to spend time with Andy on her special day. 
I came home for a couple of hours and tinkered with some work. Today I received the exciting news that my book on the International Criminal Court will be awarded the Carole Pateman prize for the best book in Gender and Politics at this years Australian Political Science Association. Carole is an leading political philosopher based at UCLA, formerly at Sydney, so it's a great honour. I was planning to go Melbourne to attend the conference in September, so this will make it a memorable trip.After this good news I skipped down (almost) to see Aiofe to have my nails done. Finally I'm starting to lose lots of nails so she did what she could to keep them in shape and make them presentable.
I'm tired and itchy tonight. My skin is getting much worse, but only 6 more to go now.
Today I'm wearing a long necklace that I bought in 2004 during a brief visit to Vancouver. We were there for me to attend a conference and for us to check out the city before moving there for 6 months in 2005. It's been in the bottom draw for awhile, so it was good to give it an outing today.
Yaaaaaay go you! So glad I'll be there to see you get the award
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