(Actually now with PhD, but Doctor of Philosophy just doesn't have the same evil ring, does it?)
Gross, but funny.
I can't get away from that "Im in ur" meme!
So I had to do one, too.
"I'm in ur family, pl0ttn ur demiz!"
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Saturday, January 27, 2007
"I'm in UR lexicon..."
I see someone else has already started the thread that I was thinking of. In fact, a lot of people probably already have, somewhere*.
Clearly, this LoganB person is in Argotnaut's field.
And I do like the cat photo that explains a lot about my socks.
Okay, I like this thread, too. Did I mention I'm really easily amused? Even before I developed permacabinfever from this child rearing thing?
*Yes, I am really, really behind in internets stuff these days.
Clearly, this LoganB person is in Argotnaut's field.
And I do like the cat photo that explains a lot about my socks.
Okay, I like this thread, too. Did I mention I'm really easily amused? Even before I developed permacabinfever from this child rearing thing?
*Yes, I am really, really behind in internets stuff these days.
Friday, January 26, 2007
Interviews Done! Plus, Robot Birth
Yes, I finally had my last interview today, thanks be to the heavens.
And, magically, Limelet is actually staying asleep for his nap even though I put him down. You know, in bed.
So although the dishes need putting away, I'm highly unshowered, my dissertation is un-picked-up, and I really should eat something more for breakfast, here I am celebrating by blogging. Go figure. At least it's not Everquest.
What I really need now is a month of complete decompression. (Maybe when Limelet's 16 or so...)
In other news, I guess this was inevitable. I want to see more pictures of the robot birth! Just for the sake of comparison, you understand.
Not only is there artificial birth, but now I might as well give up on any fiction-writing pretensions at this point as well, given the development of MEXICA.
(Who would go on tour for author signings?)
And, magically, Limelet is actually staying asleep for his nap even though I put him down. You know, in bed.
So although the dishes need putting away, I'm highly unshowered, my dissertation is un-picked-up, and I really should eat something more for breakfast, here I am celebrating by blogging. Go figure. At least it's not Everquest.
What I really need now is a month of complete decompression. (Maybe when Limelet's 16 or so...)
In other news, I guess this was inevitable. I want to see more pictures of the robot birth! Just for the sake of comparison, you understand.
Not only is there artificial birth, but now I might as well give up on any fiction-writing pretensions at this point as well, given the development of MEXICA.
"In an Internet survey that pitted the computer-generated stories against other
computerized stories, as well as stories written solely by a human, readers
ranked MEXICA’s stories highest for flow and coherence, structure, content,
suspense and overall quality."
(Who would go on tour for author signings?)
And Another
I'm on a roll! In a...er...limited sort of way.
"Typerope."
I really did hear an adult say this the other day. On the radio. On NPR, too, not the college "training" type station.
I also saw a teaser the other day for the local TV news that stated "housing faulters." One of those items that's confusing because it looks like it almost makes sense as it stands.
"Typerope."
I really did hear an adult say this the other day. On the radio. On NPR, too, not the college "training" type station.
I also saw a teaser the other day for the local TV news that stated "housing faulters." One of those items that's confusing because it looks like it almost makes sense as it stands.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Trickling In
Finally, another of those mispronounced words that tells you the speaker has no idea how the word is actually spelled.
"Wheelbarrel."
(I'll add the link to the original post later.)
"Wheelbarrel."
(I'll add the link to the original post later.)
Monday, January 22, 2007
Bizarro Lizardo
I can't believe Library Thing already has another Doctorlizardo. Guess I didn't jump on the bandwagon fast enough, huh?
The really creepy thing is, I see that this person also has a number of obscure books that I have (but haven't entered...yet.)
The really creepy thing is, I see that this person also has a number of obscure books that I have (but haven't entered...yet.)
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Evolution acceptance in various countries
An interesting poll, with unfortunate but not surprising results. I wonder if the questionnaire forced a dichotomy? (I.e. you couldn't say you think that God created evolution.)
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Must...Finish...Interviews
One more to go.
I need, like, a year of vacation. I thought grad school was unbelievably hard. Then from about two years ago, when I added in planning a wedding and moving on top of grad school, until now, it's been...well, even harder.
So...tired.
I need, like, a year of vacation. I thought grad school was unbelievably hard. Then from about two years ago, when I added in planning a wedding and moving on top of grad school, until now, it's been...well, even harder.
So...tired.
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Monday, January 15, 2007
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Hello, Goodbye
Back from one interview; still haven't washed my clothes yet in order to pack them again for the next interview this Friday.
The interview went well, but the logistics created a lot of trouble for Limelet and for my ability to nurse him this week. Poor little hungry thing.
Perhaps things will be back in alignment just in time to screw it all up again this weekend. And then the following one.
After this is over, I never want to interview for anything ever again!
PS: This thing looks crazy Gotham in real life! I really expected Batman to glide down it. Or Dracula.
The interview went well, but the logistics created a lot of trouble for Limelet and for my ability to nurse him this week. Poor little hungry thing.
Perhaps things will be back in alignment just in time to screw it all up again this weekend. And then the following one.
After this is over, I never want to interview for anything ever again!
PS: This thing looks crazy Gotham in real life! I really expected Batman to glide down it. Or Dracula.
Monday, January 01, 2007
Okay, Canadians
One of the advantages to living in Michigan is that at least I can receive CBC (albeit poorly) with the old-fashioned rabbit ears antenna. It's almost as good as getting BBC. Particularly since we've been able to watch Dr. Who on Monday nights at 8. And we were liking this new series, a lot, too.
But it disappeared! I think the last one we saw was the episode where they went to an alternate world where whatserface's ex-BF ended up (conveniently) staying, as his grandmother was still alive there.
At first I thought it had something to do with the holidays, but the program is still gone after quite a few weeks.
What gives?!
But it disappeared! I think the last one we saw was the episode where they went to an alternate world where whatserface's ex-BF ended up (conveniently) staying, as his grandmother was still alive there.
At first I thought it had something to do with the holidays, but the program is still gone after quite a few weeks.
What gives?!
Don't Mistreat Yours...
...Whatever it might be!
I got a
[note: this post disappeared when I published it...it might be back later, or it just might not work]
I got a
[note: this post disappeared when I published it...it might be back later, or it just might not work]
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Happy New Year, Planet Earth
Can't resist this lady's squirrel photoshops for the holidays. Especially since I don't have time to do any of my own, though of course I would love to.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
Mini History
Thousands of years of Middle Eastern history in 90 seconds. The visual certainly makes it a lot easier to remember than any list. Neato!
(This guy found it first.)
(This guy found it first.)
Monday, December 25, 2006
Friday, December 22, 2006
I Can't Believe It's All Free!
It may surprise some of you library types, but I haven't voluntarily been to a library in years. Oh, I've been to plenty of libraries on my various campuses enough times, but it's invariably been because I was researching something.
(On the other hand, there are a lot of things I haven't voluntarily done in the past few years. No, wait, not a few years--many.)
A friend of mine mentioned that she and her fiance check out movies at the library. I wondered why the heck I hadn't thought of doing that. I've been to our local town library twice now, and they have a great collection of weird old movies. Maybe as good as mine. Lots of DVDs and also VHS tapes. Lucky for my husband I brought a VHS player to the marriage, huh?
I also checked out a bunch of cookbooks, a fiction book, and a book about hiring someone to clean your house, though I have barely had time to look at them and they're nearly due already. My book appetite is bigger than my time mouth, so to speak.
It's been great to get out of the house and go somewhere that is quite close, so it's not such a hassle as going into a "real" town. I also don't have to worry too much about my appearance, so I don't have a big getting-ready struggle. If I've had a shower at least the day before, then I feel okay about it. There's a changing table in the bathroom, and I bring apples and trail mix for myself. There are secret corners where I can furtively latch the baby on in his sling and then walk around nursing, with no one the wiser. Limelet usually just goes to sleep. However, sometimes he wants to stay awake and try to grab books off the shelf. Clearly his parents' son.
I plan to check out some books on CD for the road trip this weekend. There seems to be a larger selection of books on cassette tape, but the only auto tape player we have is in the "bad" car--the one we don't use as much (the baby's car seat seems too unsafe in it.)
Friday night we brought the computer to bed and watched my recent check-out, The Stepford Wives--the good one, not the remake. (Tsk.) We used headphones so as not to wake our co-sleeping Limelet, and had popcorn and cocoa. It was great fun (although we still got frustrated about the ending of the movie.) We both independently thought the experience reminiscent of reading under the covers with a flashlight as a kid.
The next day I was able to take a nice long shower, as someone was home watching the baby for me. I even had a chance to shave my legs! When I mentioned this to my husband, he replied, "Well, good--then I won't have to replace you with a robot." I pondered aloud what it might be like if both of us simultaneously replaced each other with robots.
Hilarity ensued.
(On the other hand, there are a lot of things I haven't voluntarily done in the past few years. No, wait, not a few years--many.)
A friend of mine mentioned that she and her fiance check out movies at the library. I wondered why the heck I hadn't thought of doing that. I've been to our local town library twice now, and they have a great collection of weird old movies. Maybe as good as mine. Lots of DVDs and also VHS tapes. Lucky for my husband I brought a VHS player to the marriage, huh?
I also checked out a bunch of cookbooks, a fiction book, and a book about hiring someone to clean your house, though I have barely had time to look at them and they're nearly due already. My book appetite is bigger than my time mouth, so to speak.
It's been great to get out of the house and go somewhere that is quite close, so it's not such a hassle as going into a "real" town. I also don't have to worry too much about my appearance, so I don't have a big getting-ready struggle. If I've had a shower at least the day before, then I feel okay about it. There's a changing table in the bathroom, and I bring apples and trail mix for myself. There are secret corners where I can furtively latch the baby on in his sling and then walk around nursing, with no one the wiser. Limelet usually just goes to sleep. However, sometimes he wants to stay awake and try to grab books off the shelf. Clearly his parents' son.
I plan to check out some books on CD for the road trip this weekend. There seems to be a larger selection of books on cassette tape, but the only auto tape player we have is in the "bad" car--the one we don't use as much (the baby's car seat seems too unsafe in it.)
Friday night we brought the computer to bed and watched my recent check-out, The Stepford Wives--the good one, not the remake. (Tsk.) We used headphones so as not to wake our co-sleeping Limelet, and had popcorn and cocoa. It was great fun (although we still got frustrated about the ending of the movie.) We both independently thought the experience reminiscent of reading under the covers with a flashlight as a kid.
The next day I was able to take a nice long shower, as someone was home watching the baby for me. I even had a chance to shave my legs! When I mentioned this to my husband, he replied, "Well, good--then I won't have to replace you with a robot." I pondered aloud what it might be like if both of us simultaneously replaced each other with robots.
Hilarity ensued.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Why I'll Never Be Sainted
...Among other reasons.
Listening to Christmas music this season, I have a slightly different perspective than before. Little Drummer Boy, for example. I guess Mary was a lot more patient than I am.
If some kid showed up with a drum just after I had a baby, I'd be all, "You play with that outside! My new baby's trying to sleep! For Pete's sake, what are you thinking? And where is your mother, by the way?"
Also, that shepherd boy who suggests bringing silver and gold to the child who shivers in the cold. Not that silver and gold isn't useful, but come on. Use your head. You're a shepherd! The child's shivering in the cold! Bring a fleece. Bring some lanolin for the new nursing mother.
Well, to be fair, I guess at least they could use the silver and gold to buy some things like that, and maybe a fresh donkey*.
But I have a strong feeling those songs were written by people who never gave birth.
*Ugh--labor on a donkey. Triple ugh--postpartum on a donkey!
Listening to Christmas music this season, I have a slightly different perspective than before. Little Drummer Boy, for example. I guess Mary was a lot more patient than I am.
If some kid showed up with a drum just after I had a baby, I'd be all, "You play with that outside! My new baby's trying to sleep! For Pete's sake, what are you thinking? And where is your mother, by the way?"
Also, that shepherd boy who suggests bringing silver and gold to the child who shivers in the cold. Not that silver and gold isn't useful, but come on. Use your head. You're a shepherd! The child's shivering in the cold! Bring a fleece. Bring some lanolin for the new nursing mother.
Well, to be fair, I guess at least they could use the silver and gold to buy some things like that, and maybe a fresh donkey*.
But I have a strong feeling those songs were written by people who never gave birth.
*Ugh--labor on a donkey. Triple ugh--postpartum on a donkey!
Monday, December 18, 2006
One Down...
...five to go!
Had my first interview today; this is one of the sites that only does phone interviews. It went quite well--certainly a bajillion times better than the phone interview I did last year. So, who knows? We might end up around Geistweg territory next year!
Had my first interview today; this is one of the sites that only does phone interviews. It went quite well--certainly a bajillion times better than the phone interview I did last year. So, who knows? We might end up around Geistweg territory next year!
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