Author: Maria
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Introducing Lila …
We can officially claim to be settled into NEPA now. Both Ted and I are hard at work at our new jobs aand things at home become more like home every day. As a result of feeling this way, we went and adopted a little itty bitty kitty on Saturday. Introducing Lila … Lila is…
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Winds of Change
The winds of change is in the air. After a wonderful 10 years in Austin, Texas, we are moving! On Sunday we are packing up the cars and taking the T@B and heading to Pennsylvania. After graduating with my Ph.D., I managed to land a faculty position at King’s College, a small liberal arts school…
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Pennsylvania?
Is it possible that we will move to Pennsylvania? That is the current question of the hour. I just got back from an interview at a small, Catholic liberal arts college in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. I think that it went well. So we begin to comtimplate what it would mean to move there. The biggest concern…
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Official … Dr. Jump
Well … it has been a long road. One that began even before I joined the University of Texas but today, after 8 1/2 years, I completed my degree requirements. As many of you know, back in October I had my oral exam and was thrilled to get all my signatures. It has taken some…
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New Digs
Adjusting to change can be difficult but sometimes it’s just good. I say this because we are starting to get settled into our new digs and are enjoying the view. I thought I would share with you the view I had on Friday. This picture was taken around lunchtime.
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Happy New Year!!
I can’t believe that 2009 is here already. While it didn’t start with a bang, it’s going to be interesting none-the-less. I wanted to start the new year with a new entry that wishes everybody a Happy New Year! Hope your year is as amazing as I expect ours to be.
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Change is in the air!!
October 28, 2008 marked the beginning of big changes in our lives. It was the day that I successfully defended my dissertation. As the next phase of our lives begin, we have sold the house that we have lived in for the past 9 years and are adjusting to being back in an apartment. Additionally,…