hi, you don't know me; i found your journal when someone on my friends list (i don't remember who) mentioned you with regards to UCSC and central asian music. i'm a senior community studies major at UCSC, but my focus (and major obsession in life) is the middle east and central asia. so i thought i'd introduce myself. i'm alexander. incidentally, if you'd allow and if my schedule permits, i'd love to audit your class!