Just an update, I guess.

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Sunnycakes, Lyds, Lydi, Lyd, Liddykitty, Mom.

You're welcome to call me any of the above. Or Lydia; that works too.

I love school, to the point of addiction. Though probably the most important things I've been learning recently are about myself. I'm not perfect, but I'm growing; that's all I can really promise.

This is ultimately an extension of myself, as I post things I find interesting or applicable to my life. If nothing else, you may be able to learn a little about me by looking around.

Welcome!

Just an update, I guess.

I keep hearing rejection from these programs, and it is entirely disheartening. I have 3 left, and I’m finding it impossible to stay positive. So in the meantime, I’m applying for jobs up in the Stockton/Sacramento area. Hopefully SOMETHING will come through.

Also, I’m making progress on my thesis. Getting ready to set a defense date - writing up the discussion, tables/graphs, and editing the other sections so I can send the complete copy to my advisor. This process has been exhausting, and I really hope all of the work pays off in some way.

I’m trying to remind myself how many great things I have in my life, and to be thankful. I just wish a PhD program acceptance were one of them.