Stepping out of my burrow

So I'm in my late 30s. This is an age that I think a lot of people dread, because 40 marks the beginning of middle age, the no-good, very bad slump that follows young(er) adulthood where we're all suddenly used-up malcontents who are either beaten down by life or on the verge of launching headfirst into … Continue reading Stepping out of my burrow

To PhD or Not To PhD

I'm a PhD candidate, and have completed almost all the requirements to be able to walk with a Master's. And I have to admit, I'm very seriously considering it. I love grad school - I honestly do. Despite the stress it causes, I actually really do love being a student. I love class, I love … Continue reading To PhD or Not To PhD

Dangling

I enjoy reading about words and phrases that exist in other languages, but don't have perfect English equivalents. It's a fascinating insight into what shapes the experiences of people in other cultures, and also sometimes helps me to think about things in ways I haven't done before. I read an interesting article a few months … Continue reading Dangling