Monthly Archives: August 2008

What I did over summer…er… semester

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Amanda

I didn’t get much a vacation this summer. I spent the first three quarters of it frantically working to have something to present at Major European Conference. Only to find out that I have to work twice as hard on … Continue reading →

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Amanda’s Guide to Extreme Frugality: Food Edition

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Amanda

Disclaimer: I did not follow all of these things all of the time, but I try to most of the time. I’ve also added in somethings that I’ve learned about recently. Oh, and additional ideas/tips are welcome in the comments. … Continue reading →

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Education Fail

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Amanda

My cousin is at university now. My university. It’s definitely a little strange that someone I remember being born is now old enough to go to college. As someone who has been at Public U. for approximate 65 million years … Continue reading →

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Unfocused

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Amanda

For some reason my mind is very fragmented today. I have the attention span of a gnat right now. I’m currently trying to focus on my journal club presentation (I picked a fun article for me, too. So, I’m actually … Continue reading →

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Going off the drugs

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Amanda

I previously mentioned that I was tapering off of my antidepressants. I’ve been off of “the drugs” for about 6 weeks now and it’s had some interesting side effects (which are happily gone now). After searching the internet to figure … Continue reading →

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Wow! For me?

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Amanda

A while ago Heather J at Age 30- A Year of Books and Brigindo of Dirt and Rocks awarded me with the Brillante Award. I was (and am) flattered, but at the time I was incredibly busy (and without internet … Continue reading →

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In which our heroine tries to become a morning person

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Amanda

It is no secret that I am not a morning person. According to my parents I have never been a morning person. From a wee babe I stayed up late and then would not wake up in the morning (however, … Continue reading →

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Continuing the confessional streak…

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Amanda

After admitting my horrible TV taste, Mad Hatter decided that I should unleash my music collection on everyone. So, here are my top five most embarrassing songs. –Drops of Jupiter by Train (I still sing along with this song)–Get Mine … Continue reading →

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A Scene From the Home Front

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Amanda

I believe I have confessed before at Unbalanced Reaction’s place that I have a predilection for bad TV. After my trip abroad (I smile every time I use that phrase as it sounds so worldly and sophisticated and pretentious), I … Continue reading →

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Conferencing

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Amanda

I have a good few minutes between incubations, so I’m updating. I’m sure the most pressing question on everyone’s mind is: What did I wear to the conference? Well, I traded in my usual uniform of a solid color T-shirt … Continue reading →

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