Tag Archives: school

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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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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Two runs in two days

Posted on 110512 by Lizz

This whole working from home thing (while I write my thesis) has been fabulous for my running routine.  I won’t talk too much about how it’s been going for my thesis though.  Run down: lots of back and forward with … Continue reading →

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Writing and running

Posted on 110317 by Lizz

Today is my weekly day “off” from the lab, where I’m supposed to sit at home and get some writing done. This is self imposed, but has been working out very well for me. This is my 4th consecutive week … Continue reading →

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Late night ramblings of a student

Posted on 070308 by Lizz

When you have a spreadsheet full of data, and you’re doing recursive calculations, make sure that your units are right. Also that your formulae are all correct. Making sure that your initial calculation is correct also helps. I’ve been working … Continue reading →

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Another long overdue update

Posted on 070223 by Lizz

As per usual, not particular reason I haven’t written in forever, but there is a desire in me currently to write more often. I don’t think I’m terrible at writing, and I enjoy writing, so once again I’ll try to … Continue reading →

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Chit Chat

Posted on 060927 by Lizz

Ok, so I was in my Macromolecules class this morning, and as I sat down, the two girls behind me were chit chatting… I don’t remember what it was about, but I do remember thinking that their voices were relatively … Continue reading →

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The First Day…

Posted on 060627 by Lizz

Of the rest of my Life…. No, not quite that dramatic, but it almost feels that way. Today I finished a time of hell, a time when I had 3 exams, a 20 page research paper, 2 labs, 2 assignments, … Continue reading →

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