Ok, Kungfu, i get it

I've been in hiding. (as if you couldn't tell). It happens at the end of most quarters, after finishing evals, grades, papers, and everything else, I don't want to look at a computer or talk to anyone, I just want to hide for a while. Maybe it's my inner introvert trying to escape. If anything, it's getting stronger as I get older.

Anyway, vacation was had, 4 states were visited, good food was eaten, and tasty beverages were drunken. Two trees were decorated and I got to cat-sit my sister's cat, Luna, who officially wins for best cat ever.

mandatory image of said cat:


The antlers also went on the inlaws' cocker spaniel at some point - he didn't really even notice them. and then he thought if he walked backwards fast enough that he would be able to walk out from underneath them.

So I'm back in soggy SC, but it's great to be home and we're dedicated to spending more time at home this year. I don't have any big New Year's resolutions this year, just getting through this year will be enough. Kungfu and I have decided to put our ginormous brains together and qualify the heck out of our exams this Spring, and perhaps leave a trail of exhausted and panting professors, gasping in our wake.

Or that's the plan.

But, most importantly, as I approach ABD status, and then hopefully PfD status, I'm getting (hopefully) closer and closer to professordom - which means I have to start thinking about my signature "thing". Whether it's lip smacking, white tennis shoes, or passionate gesticulations the time is ticking.

More soon, I promise.