Author Archives: Lizz

Done

Posted on 111212 by Lizz

My PI has just accepted my edits for my thesis. I can now submit it to the School of Graduate Studies and to my department, and then I never have to think about this project again, unless I want to. … Continue reading →

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Where do we go…

Posted on 111206 by Lizz

I defended my thesis yesterday.  I’m all but done my Master’s degree, and I don’t know what I am doing next. Not completely true.  I know that today, I am relaxing, drinking rum and eggnog (done my 3rd at 1pm), … Continue reading →

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A very Skidl Present

Posted on 111129 by Lizz

So, I was told the correct spelling of my niece/nephew’s current name.  Silly me for not realizing it was a combination of my SIL’s last name and my brothers’ (and my) last name.  Oops. But all the baby gifts have … Continue reading →

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For a Skitl

Posted on 111114 by Lizz

The things I will do for a sktil.  Not a skittle (yummy sugary candy), but a skitl – the name my brother and sister-in-law are using for their baby.  I bought some yarn for it (we know the baby is … Continue reading →

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Take a break

Posted on 111102 by Lizz

So, I’m not allowed to run for the next 4 weeks because I have developed Achilles tendonopathy.  Which means that it’s swollen and hurts, but they aren’t exactly sure why.  I saw a sports Dr, and he thinks that it’s … Continue reading →

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Temporarily Back

Posted on 111017 by Lizz

Although I’ve not been updating recently, that’s because I’ve been busy, not because I’ve been slacking off.  I’m supposed to be editting my thesis right now (and will be once I get this written), and I’m also looking at applying … Continue reading →

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Another Pretty Shawl

Posted on 110722 by Lizz

My huge knitting projects for the year are complete.  I finished the second wedding shawl on Wednesday night (at 11:58pm or something).  It’s beautiful.  It’s HUGE.  It is DONE. Here it is sitting on our standard 3 person couch: You … Continue reading →

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Disappointed

Posted on 110628 by Lizz

I am so sad. I just finished The Gathering Storm by Jordan and Sanderson. It was fabulous. I’d heard a lot of people say that the pace of the story picks up in this one, because Sanderson took over the … Continue reading →

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The wind

Posted on 110602 by Lizz

When you’re running into the wind, all you can feel is the fact that it’s pushing you backwards.  When the wind is at your back, you can’t tell that it’s even there. Running is something that I like to do, … Continue reading →

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Fabulous and terrible

Posted on 110521 by Lizz

This week had one bad run and one great run. My bad run involved hills, and trying to run them at 11am with 100% humidity. Complete and utter fail. I really have to start running in the mornings or late … Continue reading →

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