Kinda missing this place. This was taken last year as I helped my dad prep and pack, as he and mom moved out of the place.
I will admit that I do not miss cutting, splitting, and stacking all that oak.
Wrapping up a week off work. While I did not devote much time to completing my dissertation (like I had originally planned), it was nice to have time with family and friends.
Brought the succulents inside due to overnight frost warnings. They now occupy the workbench that I once used for my letterpress machines. It's a fitting metaphor—nature reclaiming the machines.
Now, to dive back into this dissertation before winter break and apathy sets in for good.
UNR homecoming 2022
Stayed at the Peppermill. Had a nice dinner at Oceano and a cocktail at Fireside Lounge on Friday evening. Saturday’s game was cold, left at the half after seeing the only UNR touchdown. San Diego State won 23-7 but it was a nice visit to Reno.
At the beginning of the month, I began to write Chapter 1/Introduction for my dissertation. And, I started wondering if this space (or perhaps an alternative site) could be used for my dissertation and research project. If nothing else, a site like this might provide value by explaining the purpose of the study or hosting surveys related to the study.
Meanwhile, here is a photo dump of things of things I've seen, along with a screenshot of text conversation I had last week. So far this month as of the Type-High Day [9/18]
* photos: type cabinet & .918 sticker, smoked maple whiskey, text chat, Mosquito Fire, and a commute in 289 AQI
Passed both Comprehensive Exams! This means I am officially a doctoral candidate, and in the ABD (all but dissertation) phase.
It’s been a month filled with phases. And, I won’t elaborate but I’m hoping that it’s true that all things pass. “It’s just a phase.” I suppose I should take that perspective if to grind this thing out inside a year, and grab that diploma in June 2023.
In the meantime, here’s a few pictures of my favorite Sierra Nevada foothill winery…going through phases of its own.
