AKCarlton

Double espresso & Pink Floyd -> Serious writing mode

Beer makes it all better.

the lab tech assigned to my night shift turns out to be a professional photographer who traveled the world.. the dude has wild stories.

learning the fine skill known as "skimming"

learning the fine skill known as "skimming"

The tenants who live on the floor above me really need to quit stomping around so hard. You'd think they have a pet elephant up there.

How do I tell my friend that I really cannot go out with her tonight because I really need to make a dent in this take home test!?

So the first exam went better than I expected. But I am still finding it hard to adjust to the American classroom culture.

using this weekend to catch up and get ahead

readings, readings and more readings!

first paper - complete. now to read 400 pages before Monday.

GRE scheduled. The countdown begins.

Having one of those moments where I wonder how I got into this program since I'm the only one who has no field school experience.

Having one of those moments where I wonder how I got into this program since I'm the only one who has no field school experience.

Got my (and my husband's) gym membership going at the campus... planning to attempt yoga for the first time on weekends to help center myself mentally and physically, while getting exercise.

I don't get east coast weather...HOT rain? Geez.

In Boston. Setting up the room, figuring out the train, exploring campus...very different.

Should be finding out today if my fiance got the job and can move with me...or whether we become another long-distance couple.

Should be finding out today if my fiance got the job and can move with me...or whether we become another long-distance couple.

$200 for six required books. Not bad.

$200 for six required books. Not bad.

I'm not ready to move across the country...I'm not ready for any of this.

Would it be crazy if I went to school full-time, worked full-time and held down an instructional assitant position? Cus I'm currently considering it...

I'm not ready to move across the country...I'm not ready for any of this.

Read an article in the Huffington Post that said as a woman the higher your education level the more likely you are to be single... So bummed.