Monthly Archives: January 2009

Ok, so maybe I’m having a moment here

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Amanda

While hydrating my membrane, I came across this article in the NY Times. For some reason, I was really touched by this: It requires no metaphysical commitment to a God or any conception of human origin or nature to join … Continue reading →

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How To Pick an Advisor*

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Amanda

After my program had a bit of a kerfluffle concerning a poor Grad Student-Advisor match, I got to thinking about my Advisor. Once the kerfluffle had kerfluffed, I really wanted to get out my opinions about choosing an Advisor and … Continue reading →

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It’s Grrrrreat!

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Amanda

This is, indeed, the Year of Getting Stuff Done or at least The Two Weeks of Getting Stuff Done. I’ve been super-productive the past couple of weeks, without going over my 60 hour time limit. My Procrastinators Anonymous membership card … Continue reading →

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RBO Craziness

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Amanda

Things have been a bit crazy around here. Hence no posting. I took a few days off last week to go on an unbloggable adventure. Let’s just suffice to say that it’s great when you win. Then, earlier this week … Continue reading →

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Detecting a pattern

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Amanda

I like New Year Resolutions (NYRs). I like the promise that they bring for leading A Better Life. This enjoyment is not diminished, not one iota, by the fact that I’m horrible about following through with NYRs. Over the past … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2009 by Amanda

I wish that everyone’s 2009 is better than their 2008! And that everyone had a safe New Year’s Eve!

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