This week was better than last week–Thank goodness. My dad was here and we worked A LOT. While he was visiting, we set up two computer stations so we could both get our work done at the same time. It was so nice having him to talk to while I was working, but we still were both very productive. I finally finished and submitted my NSF proposal for dissertation funding (bon voyage, my sweet proposal–fingers crossed that you are successful!) and I also got my Generals exam statement finished and submitted to my committee. The Generals exam is the qualifying exam that PhD students in our department are required to take in order to get PhD candidacy. Once you have candidacy, you’re allowed to begin you dissertation research. I am taking the exam this fall. All in all, it was a very productive week and I’m pooped (but satisfied)!
The week in review:
Monday September 26th: A recipe for late-summer vegetable pasta–a nice warming and fresh end to summer. It really feels like fall in Seattle now.
Tuesday September 27th: This post was about the Seattle Public Library Book Sale, which is fabulous and wonderful and we came home with 43 books for $32. Plus, a GIVEAWAY of one of my favorite books. The giveaway ends tomorrow (10/3) at the end of the day, so post a comment on the post for a chance to win The Pig Who Sang to the Moon.
Wednesday September 28th: A totally delicious recipe (one of the best in a while) for polenta with kale and mushrooms. So warming and filling and, above all, tasty!
Thursday September 29th: I’ve decided to start a series: Vegan Shopping 101. This is the first in the series: Vegan Shopping 101: Thrift Stores. Tips for shopping thrift stores, particularly the Goodwill. Stay tuned for the next installment.
Friday September 30th: I hope some of you have (or plan to) make it out the Northwest Tea Festival, which is this weekend at Seattle Center. A lovely experience with lots of tea tasting.
Yesterday, our next door neighbor returned from 2 years living back east and we spent the day unpacking her gigantic moving truck. I’m so excited to have her back (and all her lovely animal friends); today, back to the Sunday routine of getting ready for the week. Happy Sunday, everyone. Anyone do anything fun this weekend?
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Congratulations! Oh, how do you manage to be so productive and so human at the same time?? Just one of the many amazing things about you, dear friend!
Thanks, friend! You’re so kind. 🙂