My first semester of graduate is behind me. I haven't updated this since the beginning of the semester, so there is much to tell. Unfortunately, there's so much I can't possibly think of it all--nor would I want to spend the time to write it all down now ( Read more... )

I've started my graduate school life this week. Only two classes in, the third being cancelled by Katrina, and I've already read a couple hundred pages. I anticipate having to write about 60 pages by the end of the semester. Difficult, yes, but rewarding ( Read more... )

My birthday is in ***2*** days.(!) It's snuck up on me ( Read more... )

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Mariners 4, Marlins 3 ( Read more... )

"I have a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science." Still hasn't sunk in. Of course I don't feel any different. But it's fun to say and I'm proud ( Read more... )

And I took this from Robert ( Read more... )

Today: 2 exams. The Fantasy Lit exam was tough, but Martin graded my term paper during it. He said it was outstanding, and I received an A on it. Hawkins didn't even show up for the Foreign Policy exam, allowing a classmate to administer it. We were all able to use our notes, guaranteeing a great grade in the class ( Read more... )

Busy times:

Been accepted to graduate school. Will be the "Super T.A." Apparently, for having the highest GPA and GRE score of the T.A.'s, I'll make an extra $5000 or so. Nice.

Nicole moved in. Pretty wild. We're having fun. She has half of my closet.

Tomorrow is the last day of class. Soon Summer insanity will begin. Let the good times roll.

It is insulting to me to insinuate that my poem was accepted for publication because of an "in" I supposedly have. This is false. To charge an ethics violation, it is important to have all facts together. If the facts do not support the accusation, defamation has been committed ( Read more... )