Oh hey, I finished that thing

That thing being course work for my PhD. While there are many, many things yet to be done (exams, proposal, dissertation, defense, etc.), this is a glorious milestone. I am kind of not sure how I managed to get through this last school year without fai…

 
Energy Drink Review: Rockstar Xdurance Performance Energy

I’m still not buying “XDURANCE” as a thing, but I do like your science words, Rockstar!

Guys, it is finals week. And I have a lot of work I’ve procrastinated so I’m in my office on a Sunday afternoon with a new flavor of Rockstar, a giant stack of b…

 
It's too late for me, but maybe you can save yourselves

Hey, does not trying to find a job for a couple more years sounds good?(1) Have you always enjoyed school?(2) Do people tell you that you’re “smart”?(3) Do you qualify for massive federal loans?(4) If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re …

 
What I'm up to

I know all .2 of you who aren’t my Facebook friends and therefore don’t get to see my constant finals/procrastination whine-a-thon are like, “What is Lauren doing since she released her last awesome video? Also, remember when she used to actually write…

 
I would like to thank the ROCKSTAR Company for saving my life once again

Friends, I am in my office hours right now. I am required to sit in my office for a number of hours each week so I am available to students. Even if my students knew where the building where my office is, they would not come. No, they only come if they…

 
First Time Teacher Thoughts

Me: Whoa, that’s my syllabus? It looks so professional!

Voice of reason: You copied and pasted most of that shit from other people’s syllabi.

Me: Oh yeah. Other people are so good at being professional.

 
Energy Drink Review: Jolt Blue Bolt

Hello friends,

I have been meaning to blog more. The SGJ has a question to answer, I’ve been planning another presidential post, etc. But let’s talk about the truth, people: I am lazy. I’m also kind of busy. I am teaching an online class and trying to…

 
Maria Bamford Does Male Characters

A video I made for another class blog. Gogo Gadget Halberstam!

 
School starts boo boo boo

Today was the first day of class. Luckily I only had to go to the lecture for the class I just found out last week that I’m TA-ing for. Then I came home and took and nap and I don’t have to be anywhere until class tomorrow night. This wonderfully out-o…

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