Author Archives: Jen
Waiting Redux
If my life were a film, this scene would be shot in slow motion, with a sudden silence in the soundtrack. ::opens email inbox:: Title: Northwestern University Application Decision Available ::gut drops:: ::pauses:: Oh wait. That’s the one I already received. Sheesh. The waiting continues.
The Ultimate Alternative Career
As the impatience to hear the outcome of my graduate applications builds, I’m happy to announce that I have discovered the perfect alternative career should my academic aspirations fail to materialize. How, you may ask, did I achieve this gargantuan feat? I began by cataloging my demonstrable skills and passions: Researching obscure and esoteric facts.Continue reading “The Ultimate Alternative Career”
Campaign Jokes
“The pundits have asked, ‘Is this all some joke?’ […] If they are calling being allowed to form a Super PAC, and collecting unlimited and untraceable amounts of money from individuals, unions, and corporations, and spend that money on political ads and for personal enrichment, and then surrender that Super PAC to one of myContinue reading “Campaign Jokes”
Proof Is in the Music
I absolutely, positively have not started thinking about my applications. I mean it. So maybe I lied.
Return of SMIOS
Being January, it seemed about time for a re-post: The Phases of Anticipation; or, How to Avoid Snowman SMIOS. So far, I’m right on schedule. (Please ignore the flagrant typo in the title of the original post.)
A Look Back at 2011…
10…typically causes one to crash into 2012 with unfavorable results. [and other bits of wisdom I’ve garnered in the past year] 9…A cough should not last a month; however, repeating the refrain, “I’ll get it checked out tomorrow” for 29 days is likely to produce this outcome. 8…Remembering to take a picture of the odometerContinue reading “A Look Back at 2011…”
And the Waiting Begins
PhD Applications Status – round 3 Submitted: 8 To go: 0 Th-th-th-th-that’s all, folks. For better or worse, barring all unforeseen complications, the waiting has begun…
Submit, Application
PhD Applications Status – round 3 Submitted: 7 To go: 1 So close.
Open Letter to DrP
You know what, DrP*? If you’re going to play this commercial every five minutes on Hulu, there are some things you should know. I am a woman. I enjoy action movies.I do not drink diet soda.I dislike most rom-coms. You know what else? You can keep your DrP10. That’s all. *And by refusing to typeContinue reading “Open Letter to DrP”
Snark on the Side 