I would be loathe to quit that far into a degree! But I'm biased by society, despite evidence to the contrary that states that people can be perfectly happy without one. Still, after investing so much time and money? The urge to "finish what I started" is what's making me hesitant, too.

Thank you. Your story is a great help. :)

I totally hear you on the constant crying front. :\ Bleh.

I think my disillusionment right now is half work, half loneliness. This isn't the sort of research I had hoped to do when I sought out this specific program. It's partly the fault of my own naivete. But even when my fiance was still here and I had regular in-person contact with the one friend I had made, thus…

If I might tap into the collective knowledge of the open thread, has anyone here started graduate school and chosen not to finish who might want to share a bit of their experiences with the ramifications/regrets/reliefs?

Our club isn't very important to the school right now, although we've been a strong, strong player in the past. Most of the other major contenders have ASCE clubs that are larger than our entire department, so we are very proud of our national victories when we get them.

I love science SO MUCH.

This was my key extra-curricular in university, so it makes me jump with joy to see it pop up as a photo here. :)

That makes far more sense. Reading comprehension fail; my apologies. :)

Happy Father's Day! At 24, I am in precisely the same boat — sans crazy grocery store ladies.

I got so much sushi for dinner today that the fellow gave me two sets of chopsticks. And it was delicious. The sushi. Not the chopsticks.

Wait, what? There's a Real Housewives of Vancouver? When did this happen?!

I know not a dang thing about pregnancy besides the fascinating and terrifying things I read on the internet, but I wish you the best! I'm glad you have your husband to be confused with. It's better to be lost together, I'd say. :)

You are most definitely not alone.

I like those and also "bouncing baby escape hatch." Those are my top three.

Don't forget about the "watch out for polar bears" flyers they supposedly put up over in Churchill, MB during Halloween.

Isn't public urination/defecation illegal already? Maybe just a misdemeanor, but still.

I read an analysis of the diet they promote once and it was not favorable. The calorie count came in well below 1500, possibly around 1200? I'd have to track it down again (or do the math myself) to be certain.

I acquired a New Kids doll at some point around kindergarten or grade 1; he was my only man-doll for a long time, but because of his rat-tail, he just wasn't attractive. However, my refusal to damage my toys meant I never just chopped the dang thing off. I really should have.

I only use the word 'boobs' when I am trying to be purposefully silly. Because it is a silly word. 'Breasts' sounds far better.