Speaking of pandas, Tai Shan turned four yesterday. In panda years, that makes him a teenager (or so the story in the paper said).
Gunn: You saying popping mama threw you a beating? Lorne: Kid Vicious did the heavy lifting. Cordy just mwah-ha-ha'd at us.
'Underneath'
Natter 63: Life after PuppyCam
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Toddson - Jul 10, 2009 3:50:36 am PDT #28379 of 30000
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
Kat - Jul 10, 2009 3:56:47 am PDT #28380 of 30000
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Happy birthday, Sox and Dillo.
Dilemma: the chair of my grad program pointed out that I need a new thesis advisor. She recommended Dr. H, a professor I had quite some time ago but said Dr. H is most likely not going to be able to do it because of time constraints. She offered to do it herself.
If Dr. K does it herself, it means she's going to expect me to communicate and be top notch and to GET THINGS DONE in a timely manner and there will be a lot of back and forth, with negotiating. But my thesis will be ready for defense, no question about it.
Dr. H will not require I work that hard but she also won't be able or willing to provide the same support. I dunno how much support I might need.
Dr. K already sits on the defense committees though, so that might be nice.
Hmmm... who to ask?
Kat - Jul 10, 2009 4:00:43 am PDT #28381 of 30000
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Fluevog is having a big sale today, fyi! [link]
flea - Jul 10, 2009 4:15:47 am PDT #28382 of 30000
information libertarian
I would go with Dr. K. Firmess in an advisor is a good thing, even if the work is "harder" you have GUIDANCE.
Lee - Jul 10, 2009 4:20:07 am PDT #28383 of 30000
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Fluevog is having a big sale today, fyi!
I was just coming in to say that I got an email saying John Fluevog thinks I'm awesome.
I like those kinds of emails.
Sue - Jul 10, 2009 4:20:54 am PDT #28384 of 30000
hip deep in pie
So far today at work, I have chatted with my co-workers about our various aches and pains, tried to trap and release a spider and then discussed lunch plans. I should look into some work.
Cashmere - Jul 10, 2009 4:22:47 am PDT #28385 of 30000
Now tagless for your comfort.
I'm steadfastly ignoring the Fluevog sale. *sigh* So pretty.
I'd go with more guidance, Kat.
Laura - Jul 10, 2009 4:25:04 am PDT #28386 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
Happy Birthday, Sox!
It sounds like asking Dr. K. would provide support and success. Perhaps more stress in the short run, but payoff.
I should do some work.
Sue - Jul 10, 2009 4:35:47 am PDT #28387 of 30000
hip deep in pie
Oh Kat, I so understand that dilemma. My lazy nature would draw me towards the easier advisor, but you know that the hard ass will benefit you more. Also, every time I've had a totally demanding perfectionist teacher, they've ended up being my favourite because they brought out the best in me, and got me to do something that I wouldn't have achieved on my own. Also, I hope I've learned a little bit about discipline and work ethic from them.
msbelle - Jul 10, 2009 4:39:00 am PDT #28388 of 30000
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
today can fuck off.