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yeah, i was pulling over 12 hour days because of the exam..but i think since i go in so early to avoid traffic, my days are going to be long regardless especially since class takes up about 2 hours or so of my time. i'm sorry about your car and that you couldn't sleep at home where exactly in the office did you sleep? was it a bit comfy at least?

yeah, i'm on campus from 7:30 to 6ish most days and that's between class, lab and studying. so..it's a lot. last night i was so exhausted and since i took my exam yesterday i thought i'd treat myself to extra sleep. i got like..8 and a half hours? and i'm just dragggggging today. not a good idea.

first exam today! 3 parts because we were taught by 3 different professors..which was interesting. also question: what's you all's stance on going to an undergrad association as a grad student? there's a panel going on tonight but it's put on by the undergrad lgbt organization..and i'm really interested, but don't know if i'd be the weird 'old' grad student in the room.

I guess I'll be the person that speaks up about this, but...all your posts seem really off (for lack of a better word). It seems really condescending..like everything you're saying seems really condescending. Before branching into relationships, I think you should work on just basic social interaction with people first because you kind of lack a little bit of empathy, respect, and tact. Just my two cents. P.S. why even hook up with people you find repulsive? A pity fuck? Cause that's pretty gross on your part.

i'd say add Vanderbilt to your list, but i'm biased.

yay for unpacking! sorry you're not feeling so hot. i feel you on the 3 day weekend thing though.

nope! we don't declare thesis labs/departments until next april for my program. also once we get into that department, it's around a year or so until the qualifying exam is. so i have about a year and a half until i actually meet with my real thesis advisor..

yeah, idk. she seems so considerate in other regards, but in this regard it's like..what? i don't know. i'm already formulating my leaving statement when the lease needs to be resigned next year. i hate moving and am already dreading having to pack my shit, but i can't do this for more than a year.

are your LORs and SOPs good? those can make a world of a difference.

it just blows my mind that she hasn't offered anything at all. also, boxes of her stuff are STILL unpacked in the living room/dining room. haven't budged since we've gotten here..

thanks @rhombusbombus and @sjoh197! i think i'm too nice, but i really need to stop being that way...dishes from like three days ago of hers were still in the sink last night, and I didn't wash them..i just washed around them. i really don't want to be mean, but yeah I'm no one's mom and shouldn't have to be dealing with this.

i really can't take this alarm thing.. we drive in together so i'm going to ask if she like...doesn't hear her alarm in the mornings.. also i think i'm way too nice? she keeps common areas a mess and I've not spoken to her about it...i will wash her dishes and clean after her without a peep. she drives in with me (because she said she didn't want to pay for a parking pass) but hasn't offered anything for the pass itself or gas.. i've been the only one to take out trash when it's full, while she'll put things on top of the can instead of taking it out. leaves oven pans on the stove top 2-3 days after use.. yeah, i should say something.

it was good! she's sweet and we had a lot in common, so I'd definitely be interested in meeting up with her again. there's a grad student social at the lgbt center on campus tomorrow and we'll probably run into each other there.

light alarm is fine!! super chimy alarm is a whole 'nother story.

can we talk about people that let their alarms run without hitting snooze (ahem, my roommate)?? WHY ARE YOU LIKE THIS??????

i am so happy for you! have fun. yeah, i'm very tempted but I won't be that person

yeah, most of the time I do. Sometimes, I don't if the music is alright. I currently have headphones in but I don't actually have anything playing out of them cause the coffee shop music is okay. Granted, I was here around 9 AM yesterday and today so not many people are here. But I did get lucky and get to sit at a 6-person table with outlets next to me! So I have a ton of space to spread.

Okay, I'm partial to coffee shops (probably gonna head to one in a couple hours), but restaurants and bars??? Thode are weird places to work.

8 weeks long! and we have four of 'em

oh wow, 5 am quantum homework. i'm sure i'll be up that late soon, especially now that lab work is starting up again. i got my first choice for my first rotation, whoo! super excited to be in a lab again. except i had a major mood shift in the last couple of days, which i'm trying to not get me down.

the way it was asked, i don't know. i'm also bad at picking up hints.

i think i have a date tomorrow..? commence the freaking out. she's so pretty. .-.

wow it's been a whirlwind. two stats assignments and an exam in the two weeks we've had stats! then lab rotations start on tuesday, wow wow wow. @janetjanejune, that's awesome about the trans/gender non-conforming committee! i've kind of realized over the past couple of months that i identify as non-binary but also identify as femme, and while i know nonbinary gender is under the trans umbrella, i always have conflicting feelings. i think i'm going to check out our gq/trans group on campus along with general lgbtq groups on campus. still can't believe it's been officially two weeks (and two days!) since i've started this program though!

the first full week is over! but...i've gotten sick... but a few girls and I from the program are going to the piercing place today for something new! i'm excited.

oh wow. i don't know if i could deal with being stared at like that. i decided to dye my hair red before orientation last week, and i think i am getting some stares for that though. also, my hair is really short and that's like...an oddity around here (i'm talking like 3/8" guard is what i use to cut it).