Minus, plus
I thought I'd tally up the totals. There is little to put down in the minus camp, so all in all, things can be said to be excellent. Let's start with the not-so-great:
-My desk is such a chaotic mess that I can't stand it. I blame all current and future procrastination solely on this expanding mountain of paper.
-Cold, wet weather has returned, which means my hands are numb and my head is swimming from allergies. Looking forward to moving to a new climate (Eastern Europe, T minus 8 months 16 days).
-I don't qualify for participation in the Amazing Race. I think that's prejudiced, and I'm of half a mind to write some strongly worded letters. Seriously, I can read a map, I speak like 10 languages, I've put together an amusing back story for myself and I need a million dollars. I'm shifting my allegiances back to Jeopardy. Alex Trebek doesn't discriminate against my nationality and he used to have a jaunty mustache, which is a sign of good faith in my books.
+I live with two great housemates. One went shopping while the other did a huge cleanup of the kitchen. Vegetarian sausage pie and mashed potatoes with gravy were waiting for me when I came home from work.
On the other hand:
+It's Spring. I know, it's been that way for a while. But I love the smell of the air every time I step out the door.
+There is an end in sight on my thesis project, even though I'm currently continuing with today's procrastination. I swear, thesis work begins as soon as this is finished.
+Missives from the Girls-in-Greece tag team. I love mail from other countries, even of the e-variety.
+People land on my blog by searching for tourtière and wine pairings (may I suggest a nice organic Beaujolais?). Note to all others: my thesis is not about hell, as such. And if you are truly having a hellish time with your thesis advisor, I'm not really going to be of much help. I absolutely adore mine.
+As stated above, I love my advisor. I've heard so many horror stories from friends that I know how lucky I am to have someone who has not only stuck by me this long, but constantly inspires me to keep going.
+At some point today, crêpes will be made. Oh, yes.
+Trivia nerds represent. The Trebek has a posse, yo.
-My desk is such a chaotic mess that I can't stand it. I blame all current and future procrastination solely on this expanding mountain of paper.
-Cold, wet weather has returned, which means my hands are numb and my head is swimming from allergies. Looking forward to moving to a new climate (Eastern Europe, T minus 8 months 16 days).
-I don't qualify for participation in the Amazing Race. I think that's prejudiced, and I'm of half a mind to write some strongly worded letters. Seriously, I can read a map, I speak like 10 languages, I've put together an amusing back story for myself and I need a million dollars. I'm shifting my allegiances back to Jeopardy. Alex Trebek doesn't discriminate against my nationality and he used to have a jaunty mustache, which is a sign of good faith in my books.
+I live with two great housemates. One went shopping while the other did a huge cleanup of the kitchen. Vegetarian sausage pie and mashed potatoes with gravy were waiting for me when I came home from work.
On the other hand:
+It's Spring. I know, it's been that way for a while. But I love the smell of the air every time I step out the door.
+There is an end in sight on my thesis project, even though I'm currently continuing with today's procrastination. I swear, thesis work begins as soon as this is finished.
+Missives from the Girls-in-Greece tag team. I love mail from other countries, even of the e-variety.
+People land on my blog by searching for tourtière and wine pairings (may I suggest a nice organic Beaujolais?). Note to all others: my thesis is not about hell, as such. And if you are truly having a hellish time with your thesis advisor, I'm not really going to be of much help. I absolutely adore mine.
+As stated above, I love my advisor. I've heard so many horror stories from friends that I know how lucky I am to have someone who has not only stuck by me this long, but constantly inspires me to keep going.
+At some point today, crêpes will be made. Oh, yes.
+Trivia nerds represent. The Trebek has a posse, yo.
posted by grad student hack at 10:44 AM
3 Comments:
My previous Chiro was Alex's cousin.
This is a true story.
The Alex Trebek picture is in desperate need of Photoshop. Some suggestions:
(A) I'm sorry, that is not in the form of a question. Now you die.
(B) BEWARE
(C) Bitch, please.
(D) My trivia style is unstoppable.
(E) I WILL EAT YOU CHUCK NORRIS
And so forth.
Jenn: No!
J: We are so printing shirts and making icons when I get back to town.
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