Ahh, Life…

As I mentioned previously, I recently passed my qualifying exam for my Ph.D. I found myself in catch-up mode for several days after the exam. While I had hoped to relax for a day, or even an hour, I discovered this wouldn’t be possible. I had to play catch-up...

All Play and No Work

Its been far too long since I quit my previous employment.  Eight months if anyone has been counting.  Initially it was the greatest thing Ive done in a long time.  I was underpaid and overworked without the possibility of raise anywhere in sight.  So when I asked for...

Ph.D.(ABD)

I feel like the past several months (the past year or more, to be honest), have led up to this day. Today I had my qualifying examination for school. This is an oral examination that leads to advancement to candidacy. In other words, passing this leads to a...

Halloween Fun!

Nik and I had a blast last night!! Nik worked so hard on the porch, and it really paid off. The house was extremely popular with the kids and adults in the neighborhood. Apparently it was “the BEST HOUSE EEEEVVVVEEEERRRR!” and adults even took pictures of...