it feels sort of insane that I'm doing my quals the same week my fucking dog died but realistically I won't be less devastated in a week and it's more tiresome to have it hanging over me. but god, what a bleak time.
@ingrid OMG, I am so sorry for your loss 💔
(academia leading one to make this calculus is another matter entirely, but also bad)
@inquiline I have taken such a resigned attitude to this part of the process that I am just happy to see an end in sight lol
This is a hometown instance run by Sam and Ingrid, for some friends.