The most important meeting of the decade!

I am absolutely delighted that two of my favorite people in the world, Ellen and Lindsey, have finally met! After years of hearing about each other all the time but never meeting in person, it was high time for these two amazing women to interact. They even got to share cooties when Ellen shared her water bottle with Lindsey in the stifling Albuquerque heat, and then again when they split an order of spinach artichoke dip for dinner. Although I was not actually involved in any way in orchestrating this meeting, the fact that it occurred just shows that the universe knew that Lindsey and Ellen were destined to finally meet, with or without my help!

Desk entropy

I was amazed at the accuracy of this Ph.D. comic in depicting the trajectory my desk has taken over the years (click on the comic for a bigger view). I can only hope that I manage to get my desk to the final stage depicted in this comic by the time I defend.

A new goal

See this guy on the picture at the right? Doesn't he look stylish? In my opinion, his fab look isn't due to the suit he's wearing or his enviable posture. I'm convinced that his primo appearance is a direct result of...his handlebar mustache.

So I've made a decision. Once I successfully pass my comps, I too will join the ranks of this fellow. I will grow a handlebar mustache.

It will be difficult at times; it's not exactly the current fashion trend. But I've never felt a need to be trendy, and I'm willing to go a long way to prove that to the world.

So I am asking a favor from you, my faithful non-blog readers. If you see me turning my back on this goal of mine; if you see me mustache-less the next time we meet, remind me of how I've erred in my ways.