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June 21, 2006
Well, Whaddya Know
Someone got into graduate school yesterday. It might have been me.
Actually, it was Irving, who spent the greater part of last fall applying to several doctoral programs throughout the country. He was accepted into them all based on his groundbreaking research—the social and gastronomical implications of gentrification and urban development on feline hairball production. Assailed for his avant-garde approach toward the study, which has involved placing himself as the main subject, he was offered a full ride to several upper tier institutions. He is currently in the process of choosing which program fits him best.
I was also accepted into a graduate program, though far less rigorous and prestigious. I will only be seeking a master’s degree, but am nevertheless excited.
Posted by callalillie at June 21, 2006 7:32 AM | Graduate School
Posted by: Vickie at June 21, 2006 7:42 AM
Posted by: rachelle at June 21, 2006 8:08 AM
YAY! Congrats.
Where are you going? What will you be studying?
That's great news.
Posted by: B at June 21, 2006 8:21 AM
YAY! Congrats.
Where are you going? What are you studying?
That's great news.
Posted by: Browneyedgirlie at June 21, 2006 8:22 AM
Congratulations Irving - Well Done. I am sure it was a hard decision to leave your rabinical studies for academia but I support your decision.
Oh - yes and congratulations to you too, Corie.
Posted by: Tiya at June 21, 2006 9:27 AM
I was floored that he left his studies, as well. I think he feels more grounded with this research. He shares his hairball progress with us on a daily basis.
I'm not actually going anywhere-- I applied to an American Studies program via the university that I work at. I'll be doing it part time while working full time...a little chaotic, but the upswing is that I get the degree for free. Woot!
Posted by: corie at June 21, 2006 9:30 AM
Congrats Corie! Marriage and Grad School all in the same year! BIG YEAR!
Congrats once again!
Posted by: wn at June 21, 2006 9:34 AM
Posted by: yp at June 21, 2006 9:56 AM
Does this mean we have to get a Irving a desk too?
Posted by: Alexis at June 21, 2006 10:01 AM
I'd prefer to buy him a proper recepticle for both his hairballs and now ever-more-frequent rug poops.
Posted by: corie at June 21, 2006 10:03 AM
Congrats! I had every confidence. But no matter how good that application feels, you still don't relax until you get the acceptance. Nice job. I think you are really going to enjoy this degree.
Posted by: kar at June 21, 2006 10:10 AM
Well I remember the long conversation he and I had that night - and the difficult theologic questions we had to ask oursevles. Are Fur-Balls more tangible than G-D and if so how does this effect our belief system as a country?
Posted by: Tiya at June 21, 2006 10:50 AM
Posted by: Velma at June 21, 2006 10:52 AM
congrats! kitties should always be well educated. sadly maddie only has her bachelors, since stanford wouldn't let her attend with me. feline descrimination!
Posted by: dahl at June 21, 2006 11:36 AM
irving is so lazy.
and i hate rug poops. but i hate couch poops more.
Posted by: tien at June 21, 2006 11:36 AM
Congratulations from Petrie and James, it's very good news.
Posted by: PER at June 21, 2006 11:36 AM
Yeah for more work!
What is it in?
Posted by: Phc at June 21, 2006 11:51 AM
That's awesome. Lots of hard work to look forward to -- enjoy!
Posted by: beth at June 21, 2006 12:11 PM
I'm adding another "congrats!" to the chorus!
Posted by: Gail at June 21, 2006 12:33 PM
Congrats!
(Love that graffiti by the way! Nothing so interesting is found here in St. LOuis).
Posted by: Lily Bleu at June 21, 2006 12:55 PM
Congratulations! I will not be the bitter voice of a long time grad student and try to convince you not to do it!
Posted by: felicity at June 21, 2006 1:07 PM
Congrats! How long will the program be?
Posted by: Sarah at June 21, 2006 5:12 PM
Posted by: breana at June 21, 2006 5:59 PM
Congratulations, Corie. Irving, we love you down here in Garner, NC.
Posted by: Marjorie at June 21, 2006 7:34 PM
YEAHHHHHHHH!!! We should get all the new grad school people (and some honarble others) together for a spaghetti dinner. Congratulations, you'll be amazing. It'll be hard but you'll be great.
Posted by: j-yo at June 21, 2006 9:03 PM
Gratz to you! Returning to school is scary and wonderful. Hairballs and all!
Posted by: C.B. at June 21, 2006 10:11 PM
go girl! and that's really awesome your school has tuition benefits...the school I work at does NOT. not like I would want to be an engineer anyway....but still.
Posted by: rosie at June 22, 2006 11:09 AM
