Tonight, my partner and I are going on our first date since he took (and returned from) a job out of state due to pandemic lay offs. I legit don't know what we're going to talk about. Fully anticipating our date to look like this:

Why u gotta call me out like that? I found [insert citation] in my NSF GRFP research statment. 🙈🙈🙈 I was selected but still.

Gotta give examples because "I have a disability" isn't enough.

1/6 examiners during my cumulative oral exam: So you get anxious, you're just gonna have to get over it. Me:

I know they were trying to be funny for the class, but I had to work really hard not to let my eyes roll out of their sockets. I have to fight to even stay in the program but yes, please tell me about how you feel invalidadted by your lack of a Nobel Prize.

I'm full of joy in this pic; #Chickira not so much, resigned is probably her vibe. 😂

Here are pretty eggs lain by my wonderful girls. Sending hugs

We officially have tiger mosquitoes breeding somewhere nearby and they've found a way into my office. Please send Benedryl cream, mosquito fish, thoughts, and prayers.