(1) The Algebra Qual: I have made some progress studying. Not ENOUGH progress, but progress nonetheless. I am working through past exams’ problems alone and with a study group, and I am also reading 3-4 different abstract & linear algebra books concurrently. The exam date is set for Wednesday, August 17th. So, for better or […]
Good news, finally made some more measurable progress in studying this weekend. And this week I’m going to really kick it into high gear. Today begins the last week of the first summer session. I have two more homework assignments to grade then I won’t have any work to do for the rest of the […]
So, finally back in TX. I really missed my apartment. And my bed. I’m glad to be home. I’ve already begun studying for the algebra qualifying exam. I thought I might have trouble motivating myself to study this early in the summer, but so far so good. I’ve done some work every day since I’ve […]
Okay, so I feel it is more appropriate to vent in my private (public) blog than on Facebook. Every public place I go to I have to avoid stomping on someone’s stupid child that gets in my way (or accidentally elbowing them in the head, or running them over, or whatever). For example, today in […]
I’m not a wildly sentimental person, but my favorite holidays and celebrations are my favorites for some pretty flowery reasons. I love New Year’s (Eve/Day) for the feeling of celebrating the end of something (and reflecting on its meaning for the future) and also for celebrating the beginning of something new. (To quote Semisonic: “Every […]
So, analysis exam #2 is in 2 days. (Yes, instead of studying right now, I am blogging. I’m a terrible grad student.) It’s my last exam in any of my classes before finals. Yikes! I feel pretty good about my first semester as a graduate student so far, but I’m trying not to get too […]
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