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Best Reads of 2012
I finished roughly a book a week this year. Below the cut are some of my favorites.
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So I've been temping at a large university for the past few months. I've gone through the hiring process for the permanent position and it was finally offered to me today ( Read more... ) -
An update!
I'm working part-time now while still hunting for a full time gig. It's already hot and humid here. I've seen four snakes this week.
Best of all, I'm writing fic again - in a new fandom. It's exciting to stretch myself again.
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2011 in Review: Books and Music
I'm a bit late to the game, but here are my wholly unsolicited thoughts on my favorite reads and music of 2011.
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What's next?
Dissertation done and dusted.
Now I just need a job. -
I tip my cup to the raging sea
Life is a giant bundle of blah, mostly down to the fact that A) I still have 11,000 words of a dissertation two write in 19 days...but not too much of an idea what I'm going to say and B) the real-world (life post grad school) is approaching fast which means I need i) a job ii) a place to live ( Read more... ) -
Going to Florence
Listening to my gut, which has been telling me for weeks now that I need to get out of Belfast for a few days. This Saturday I'm off to Florence and Siena, Italy, and some of the surrounding areas.
Any of my flist have any must-sees around Florence/Pisa/Siena?
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Turn up the lights in here
Life is busy and good. An old friend visited in March and it was amazing getting to share all of the things I love about this country with her. Also, I decided to take the plunge and rent a car to experience driving on the opposite of the road, and am pleased to report that it was easy and fun, and the drive up the Antrim coast was one of the most ( Read more... ) -
Here we go again
I'm in paper-writing purgatory. Seriously, who let me in to grad school?! It's going to be another all-nighter. Before I dive in, here are a few photos of the snow, the Thanksgiving feast, and a gratuitous shot of my wee dog, because I miss her so!
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Things to do in Glasgow?
UK f'list - I've got about two days in total to spend in Glasgow. What should I do/see/eat? I like funky architecture, historical landmarks, museums, vintage shopping, good (cheap) food, and old pubs.