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@sjoh197 That's really pretty too! Did you learn by yourself or go to a class/watched videos. I may take up painting as a stress reliever. @haltheincandescent LOL, well I found some aspects of Indianapolis nice and other aspects not so much. Do you have an impression of IUPUI?

That's really good! I wish I could paint....unless you count me pulling a pollock

I mean I don't see any issues that would definitely prevent you but unfortunately I don't have a crystal ball! Your chance is just as good as anyone else. Good luck!

Yeah it really is that simple, just for some odd reason I like to torture myself! My boyfriend keeps telling me that they don't care as much as I do ( in a gentle way), I'm just wondering if my university has found a black hole on the route to Indianapolis

Don't worry about being too forward! They should be happy that you are excited, I mean my potential PI said she would photograph apartment listings and tell me what she thinks since I'm moving from states away. Pink Fuzzy Bunny is right, the worst they can say is no!

Well my timeline will be different since I'm not an international student but my boyfriend and I are planning on arriving in June. My school starts in August, I think? Still waiting for official details but we like to take our time.

Hey guys IUPUI reach out to me saying how they still don't have my transcript yet I've sent it twice now.....I've already accepted Texas Tech. So how should I word this email saying thanks but no thanks? The museum world is small and people talk. I'm just trying to find a good balance.

Btw I'm not sure how useful my advice would be, but I would like to help. Have you thought about leaving with a masters and reapply to a PhD program later? This way you could take time to get your depression really under control? I know that may not be a good solution since you are on a visa. My boyfriend has depression and he realized grad school wasn't for him. You shouldn't put yourself through mental anguish. There's no shame in mental illness, quitting something that is causing you emotional distress, or just examining all your options. We don't shame cancer patients, so please don't be hard on yourself! Maybe ask if you could take a leave of absence and come back refresh? Don't be afraid to talk more about it!

@pterosaur i'm sorry! You should get icecream and coffee to cheer yourself up.

I'm not a wise grad student yet but I also thought about this! Tbh I usually plan things out if advance. This way I get stuff done on time and have a set time for my hobbies. I know that if I don't take the time to relax, I'll get stressed out and actually be less productive! Not a runner though, I do yoga at times, walking, and reading are my main hobbies. Plus is binge watching hgtv count as a hobby?

Group work is will forever be the bane of my existence since my field is nothing but group work! But yeah I'm sorry! I have a wiring project that's group work and I've been the one in charge of getting everyone to do work so it can actually get done! Sometimes I wish I didn't pull off being bossy so well

Oh I know that the desk isn't super important but I kinda want to pretend so I don't feel as guilty for spending a bit on it . I'll most likely get a comfy compter gaming chair. @Neist I think that color is awesome but I love very bright bold colors.

I officially accepted Texas Tech offer! I'm so happy and excited. And it's super nice out today, too bad I have to study for hydro blah. @jlt646 my friends say it doesn't look like a mullet so that's good, enough though it feels like it! My exercise routine is yoga every now and then, plus walking. I'm super un-athletic haha

LOL friend makeovers, they can end so badly sometimes. Years ago my friend gave me one and applied wayyyyyy to much eyeliner. Of course the boy I had a crush on ask me if someone punch me in the face because I looked like I had a black eye.

I would have to say pushy hairstylists are annoying. Yes you can suggest things but sometimes hairstylists don't know how to pull back. I will have to say I love my stylist now because I don't feel forced to make small talk. We are able to sit in silence and I love it haha

@MarineBluePsy I don't think its vain, of course you want your hair in trusted hands! I rarely do anything adventurous with my hair, I think I let the curliness do the work.

I lack hair styling skills, like I have no idea how to braid, put my hair up in a pony tail, or even a bun. I pretty much leave my hair down every single day. I'm growing out a pixie and I'm paranoid it might go into mullet territory

It was growing up but now I know what works for my hair so its pretty relaxing. I find doing my hair/makeup is pampering and I can only think about myself. Those 30 mins are definitely worth getting up a bit earlier. That effortless look was something I've always wanted to try but I'm as effortless as wily coyote haha

Anytime! You attach a hair diffuser to a blow dryer so you can actually dry your hair and not have to wait for hours because air drying takes forever. And those styling creams have been life savers! I've had little kids ask me if I'm annie many times, which I think is pretty awesome.

I use to do that treatment as well! Did yours smell like fish too? Its awful lol. And good luck! Maybe ask the stylist to see her portfolio?

I wish I could be laid back, but then I freak out when I don't have at least an idea of what I'm doing/where I'm going. I think I'm very protective of my hair because it use to be an afro. I've finally tamed it! I have short hair and it grows fast so I get it cut every 6 weeks. If you have frizz, I highly suggest a diffuser and shea moisture curl enhancing smoothie or bumble & bumble styling cream.

I actually did that and that's how I found my current stylist! I also google "Hair Salons for Curly Hair" and I look at the reviews. My boyfriend likes to call my hair "flippy"

Sounds super pretty! tbh I have no idea what my natural hair color is, I've been dying it on/off since I was 13. Might be brown with a hint of auburn? That's the color it becomes after a dye wears off! I will have to say finding a hair stylist who knows how to cut/style curly hair is takes forever. I'm already looking for one in Lubbock.

I've always had my hair professionally colored, it seems to risky otherwise. I've never really done any crazy colors unless you count the super tacky brass chunky highlights with red hair . My taste was definitely questionable back then!

@Fallen Thanks for the suggestion! I may play around with that idea. @Neist I know what you mean, I've been looking for awhile now. We are most likely going to use craigslist for a lot of our furniture. I hate things that are very ornate which seems to be a common theme for desks or they look like cheap metal ones. Maybe a compromise will be try to find colors in other ways. I'm thinking of setups like this.