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Resistance is Futile

You will be assimilated.* Our lab has acquired two new undergrads for (at least) the summer months. If they work out well, then they’ll have the option to come back for the fall semester. (I like to think of this … Continue reading

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Invasion!

We’ve been invaded by the in-laws! Well, they were invited, but invaded sounds so much funnier 🙂 It’s a strange weekend for them to come up because Dr. Man is on call and he’s been sick for the past week. … Continue reading

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Research update

Something partially worked. Well, it has worked enough that I know what’s wrong and it can be fixed and I can get salvageable stuff out of this and it’s wonderful. Strangely enough I don’t feel like quitting now. I feel … Continue reading

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Interview Questions, Part Deux

In my effort to milk this for as many posts as possible to make it through EcoGeoFemme’s interview questions, I bring you this question: How is the biking to work going? Well, it’s going not so great. See a few … Continue reading

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More thoughts

Apparently, I’m not the only person who has ever considered quitting and doing something else. I enjoy science (well, not as much recently), but, as I’ve been told, Science is Not A Care Bear Tea Party. I think that comment … Continue reading

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RBOC: Unleashing My Thoughts Edition

I have thoughts about things, but nothing really coherent. So, I figured I’d start a list: This is the first time that I’ve seriously considered quitting grad school. I know that I have enough to master out and that I … Continue reading

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Interview Questions, Part I

I’m following Psyc Girl’s example and making the most out of these interview questions that EcoGeoFemme asked me (many moons ago). I’m going to start with the first question she asked me: How did you decide to get into biochemistry?  … Continue reading

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Great News!

“Fluid filled.” Never have two better words ever been spoken in the English language. Everything is fine. I’m so relieved. Thank you all for your kind comments!

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This is why they hold my BCP prescription hostage

I’m still fairly freaked out over lump-gate. I’ve looked up statistics based on my age and family history. All of those things appear to be in my favor. I’ve quizzed Dr. Man about the work-up these things normally receive (it … Continue reading

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Some of the unblogables explained*

Holy shit! My life is an amalgamation of everyone1 else’s life in the blogosphere [link removed**]. This is just creeping me out. Ok, I’m only half-joking. It’s just strange that over the past few days I’ve seen so many posts … Continue reading

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