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Certificate of Habilitation


Today was a big day for us. Ági received her Diploma of Habilitation - "Habilitation is the highest university degree, or the procedure by which it is achieved, in many European countries. The candidate fulfills a university's set criteria of excellence in research, teaching and further education, usually including a dissertation. The degree, sometimes abbreviated Dr. habil. (Doctor habilitatus) or PD (for Privatdozent), is a qualification for professorship in those countries. The conferral is usually accompanied by a lecture to a colloquium." (Wikipedia). I was so proud of her when they said her name, and she went to get her diploma. She looked stunning in her dress, a natural and intelligent beauty. I'm so lucky to be married to her. The event was perfect. The Dean and the assembled other vice-chancellors sat at a long desk, and the head of the Habilitation Committee gave a short introductory and goodbye speech. The Dean was concise and humorous, and he kept it short. He called every scientist to the pulpit, told a few nice words to them, and gave them their diploma. Ultimately, they invited the assembled audience to grab a few drabs and drabs, drink a glass of champagne, and socialise. Despite the warm invitation, Ági decided not to stay any longer, so we went to the restaurant we'd selected yesterday to visit - Ruben (https://www.rubenrestaurant.hu). The food was excellent there. Ági had asparagus and serrano ham rolled in chicken breast with baby spinach gnocchi. I had duck with mashed potatoes and lilac cabbage. We grabbed a coffee before dessert, which was the speciality of the house and Somlói Galuska. What a beautiful day it was. I couldn't take any photos of the event because it wouldn't have been appropriate to stand up and gallop to the pulpit in front of Ági just for a few pictures. A professional photographer took photos during the event, and they surely will sell those images.


Besides that, I cleaned the car and saw my dentist this morning. Unfortunately, he couldn't finish my tooth; another root canal cleaning and medication were needed to save my tooth. I don't mind it because it means pulling it off is unnecessary.


As for my English studies, I could revise some of the previous lessons. I'll keep reviewing them as long as I memorise everything and complete my homework. Next week I'll move on and start to pore over my books to take my CPE exam preparation to another level.

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