tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822839939627192494.post2956750279100690943..comments2023-12-08T21:55:30.375-06:00Comments on Life, Love, and Food: Don’t Look BackRosiecat24http://www.blogger.com/profile/07219527037186545061noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822839939627192494.post-9823995702668949102013-04-01T13:07:03.861-05:002013-04-01T13:07:03.861-05:00Laurie, that's fantastic. Manpanion! I think...Laurie, that's fantastic. Manpanion! I think I've just accepted that there is no good, short name for the person you are dating. Except his real name, in this case.<br /><br />Me too, Raquelita. We shall see what Mr. Right Now thinks of my blogging gig. As for academic gigs, I can completely understand M's decision. Tenure-track positions are both the holy grail and the prison of academic employment: much sought-after but they can make a person feel trapped. I think it is not easy to find peace with our line of work--you have to work at it to cultivate a healthy mindset and healthy routines.<br /><br />Oh, Shannon. You had to go and mention camping. That would probably be Mr. Right Now's first choice, but I like beds and indoor plumbing. So we'll see :-) Thanks for your encouraging words, my dear!Rosiecat24https://www.blogger.com/profile/07219527037186545061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822839939627192494.post-6137826547380492252013-03-31T18:02:23.485-05:002013-03-31T18:02:23.485-05:00Love the outlook, it sounds like you're taking...Love the outlook, it sounds like you're taking this change in plans and making the most of it. Yay :). You can always go camping! Just make sure you have warm enough gear. . Was in Estes Park (outside Rocky Mtn park) one June/July and it totally snowed. My sleeping bag from grade school did not cut it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13898098819208716948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822839939627192494.post-797542658549957312013-03-29T17:06:40.930-05:002013-03-29T17:06:40.930-05:00I'm so happy to read that you are so happy! I ...I'm so happy to read that you are so happy! I hope the person in question has no problems with dating a blogger and you can soon tell us more about the delicious things you've been cooking and so forth. <br /><br />I love the attitude you have about your decision. Recently my spouse decided to pass up an opportunity to get back into the academic game - in part because the position was really not ideal, as it was a non t-t position with a heavy teaching load, but in part I think because he is enjoying what he is doing now. I think there's something appealing to not worrying about research or grading or tenure all the time. Raquelitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13138113830990586689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822839939627192494.post-25485186705078152622013-03-29T14:53:41.714-05:002013-03-29T14:53:41.714-05:00My cousin uses the term "manpanion". I l...My cousin uses the term "manpanion". I laugh every time.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03433459858260551520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822839939627192494.post-67741189166439244142013-03-29T13:03:31.272-05:002013-03-29T13:03:31.272-05:00Aw, Chrissy! YOU are the best. I admit that I...Aw, Chrissy! YOU are the best. I admit that I'm one of those annoying people who thinks that life is 90% attitude and 10% everything else. Your attitude will influence just about everyone you encounter, and that in turn will open or close doors for you. So while I wouldn't call myself a faker for being so aware of my attitude, I do strive to let my best self be my daily self, rather than letting my grumpy moods or disappointments rule my day.<br /><br />Ah, Laurie, an aero press? I don't even know what that is--I will have to look it up! And yes, I think I will write about my decision to leave the postdoc track. I think there's a way to do it respectfully but honestly. My fear, as a writer, is that I will have to choose between those two things. And the truth is that the state of academic science is not good because of the funding issues. After all, I'm leaving my current position ONLY because the money won't be there to support me soon. I love my project and my lab, so there's a real part of me that is grieving about the end of this job.<br /><br />(Hear here!) ;-)<br /><br />I think I'm excited to see what Mr. Right Now's reaction is to his blog name. I sort of hate the label "boyfriend" and gag a bit whenever I hear it. I haven't dated "boys" since I was 17; I've dated men. But "man-friend" just sounds funny to me! Gah, what to do?Rosiecat24https://www.blogger.com/profile/07219527037186545061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822839939627192494.post-90043701001608554232013-03-29T07:33:40.518-05:002013-03-29T07:33:40.518-05:00Hear! I meant "hear"! I've been maki...Hear! I meant "hear"! I've been making similar mistakes all week. Gargh!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03433459858260551520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822839939627192494.post-34904503095567825442013-03-29T07:31:56.482-05:002013-03-29T07:31:56.482-05:00Why yes, I do have a coffe in my hand. Aero press ...Why yes, I do have a coffe in my hand. Aero press rather than French press. Geek toys<br /><br />Why yes, I would like to read more about second post doc choices, but only if you are comfortable sharing.<br /><br />Yes! So pleased to here that 2013 is treating you so well. Can't wait to " meet" Mr. Right Now.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03433459858260551520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822839939627192494.post-5441005381155706002013-03-29T05:55:15.407-05:002013-03-29T05:55:15.407-05:00I must confess - I got teary as I read this. I'...I must confess - I got teary as I read this. I'm so glad that 2013 is treating you right - I've been rooting for your happiness! And I just love your attitude about all these life changes. You're the best! (And I can't wait to hear more about Mr. Right Now, when he's ready!)Chrissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07392552248911691182noreply@blogger.com