tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892405096212858210.post267591245211439309..comments2013-08-26T09:25:16.351-04:00Comments on Grad School: The Final Frontier...or not.: Misery...meet Company. I think you two would like each other.Discoveryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17733699317840755733noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892405096212858210.post-65786094617880083182010-10-26T13:11:19.986-04:002010-10-26T13:11:19.986-04:00You are absolutely right Kuraitenshikun. I've...You are absolutely right Kuraitenshikun. I've already been blessed enough with friendships that will last me a life time. I'll focus on those and be sure to let everyone else know that they'll never be able to measure up to my down south homies. LOLDiscoveryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17733699317840755733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892405096212858210.post-1606079832713159572010-10-24T22:57:45.686-04:002010-10-24T22:57:45.686-04:00I'm going to galvanize enmity here. Because th...I'm going to galvanize enmity here. Because that's what I do. I's trollin'!<br /><br />Down here~ you have friends who are all up in that Science Fiction / Fantasy. All up in it. <br /><br />Further, we're not very bright. So we don't get cantankerous. We're too base to be offended. Assumptions? I can't even spell that word without copypasta. Is it delicious? Do I need it!? Does it make an ass out of me!? You!?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892405096212858210.post-17107485528194850572010-10-24T16:47:37.400-04:002010-10-24T16:47:37.400-04:00Hello again Anonymous.
I can see that this non-i...Hello again Anonymous. <br /><br />I can see that this non-issue has gotten out of hand to some extent. So, let me try to explain one final time what it is that I truly meant. The comments above are a simple statement of what I am currently going through. My statements are not meant to place blame or suggest in any way that there are no people in my cohort that share interests that are similar to mine (to include and extend beyond sci fi). It is simply a statement that I have yet to make a friend that I can identify with on the level that I am accustomed to. I am not trying to say or imply that people of the current PULSe class do not exhibit these characteristics. It is simply a statement that of those that do, I have not found any friends among them. I hope that makes better sense now, and perhaps I could have explained it better. <br /><br />The fact that during one meeting a few people had a discussion about science fiction does not mean that we will somehow suddenly become friends. It just means that at some point we discussed a common interest and went about our daily lives. Common interest does not necessarily equate with friendship - long lasting or otherwise. <br /><br />This entire post was my way of sharing with my audience how graduate school is affecting me at this current point in time. It was not a means of stating that my cohort is lacking in some way, and I think there is a possibility that you may have interpreted it in that way. There is nothing wrong with you or any other member of our cohort. There is nothing wrong with me. This has simply been a difficult transition for me, and I wanted to be sure to write about it for the people that will be entering graduate school next year and the year after that. This way, when they start to go through what I am going through, they'll have some idea of what they can do - i.e. speak to a counselor, or an administrative member in their program. Honestly, I am saddened that you either missed or ignored the overall point of the post and zeroed in on one small aspect of it. <br /><br />Without knowing who you are, or how we've interacted (or apparently - not interacted) over the last few months, I am unable to comment on any overtures of friendship that may have been extended. All in all, this is merely my outlet for when the pressure of graduate school starts to weigh on me. Unfortunately, I can not account for any and every interpretation of what I write. <br /><br />Like I've said before, I hope that the initiation of your graduate school career is going better than mine, and that your research/rotations are going well. Good luck to you.Discoveryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17733699317840755733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892405096212858210.post-79931512332259750492010-10-24T13:29:03.766-04:002010-10-24T13:29:03.766-04:00I am going to attempt to clarify my position, then...I am going to attempt to clarify my position, then I will leave the discussion.<br /><br />I am offended by your comment that no one that you know of in the cohort reads sci-fi because I was present when someone asked you about the book you were reading and a brief discussion of fantasy and science fiction ensued. From the PULSe Mentor Meeting, someone said their favorite author was Isaac Asimov, which also sparked a brief discussion about science fiction. It wounds me that you don't recall these instances. <br /><br />Also, some of us feel that we are making overtures of friendship that are not returned. Perhaps there is a failure in communication somewhere?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892405096212858210.post-64184647623412080202010-10-23T22:03:45.272-04:002010-10-23T22:03:45.272-04:00I would have to say that I agree with ComnAttractn...I would have to say that I agree with ComnAttractn... because it's not stated doesn't mean that you didn't attempt to reach out to other. Insinuations breed wrong opinions.<br /><br />Looks like you made a new friend babe! Haha. Now maybe it's just me but no where did I see you call out or speak ill-willed toward your cohorts. Someone is being a tad bit sensitive. Clearly aiming for a Ph.D comes with the clause of being a subjective parvenu. From my analysis, you said that no one that you KNOW of (not to be confused with no one PERIOD) has interests similiar to yours. If 30 is the new 20, is speculating the new attacking? Fill me in.<br /><br />Me personally (disclaimer: these are MY thoughts not to be misconstrued for how you may feel), I wouldn't apologize. For the animosty that was retorted (by an anonymous person at that) was ill-mannered, misdirected and uncalled for. Have any of your "cohorts" attempted to reach out to you? From our conversations, no. Secondly, after a third read of the blog... what was said that could offend someone? Nothing that I saw. Oh wait... maybe that part about people not being honest with themselves. However, if that's the response that one line garnered then... clearly it's true. So again, don't apologize. <br /><br />I, however, apologize that Mr./Mrs. Anonymous mistook your opening up and reaching out for possible comraderie in a manner that compelled such a negative and unruly riposte. I do urge that you don't take this misrepresentation and bare ill will towards the rest of your cohorts and peers.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01520912449876238098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892405096212858210.post-33838773854329592022010-10-23T19:51:48.421-04:002010-10-23T19:51:48.421-04:00Wow this is awesome, Kristen you reached out and y...Wow this is awesome, Kristen you reached out and you got a response. So now you can join the other Sci Fi heads on the day and time indicated.<br /><br />Great, be sure to let me know how it wentAnthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11984526293659453599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892405096212858210.post-62198788093265145332010-10-23T18:17:45.802-04:002010-10-23T18:17:45.802-04:00I'm sorry if you find yourself offended Anonym...I'm sorry if you find yourself offended Anonymous. Again, I did not know about the group on campus. There were many such fliers around campus during the first month of courses. Perhaps this particular one was lost among the many. <br /><br />In addition, I have attempted many times to "get to know" many members of my cohort. I recognize that I am new in a new town and that it is 100% necessary to get to know the people that I will be working with. There is no need for the animosity. I did not write this particular entry as a means of denigrating any particular member of the incoming PULSe class. This is simply my way of sharing how I am currently feeling. I am sorry if my attempts to get to know you or anyone else do not meet your particular standards, but I simply did not know anyone (before today) that had interests that were similar to mine. <br /><br />I am sure, given the tone of your response, that we will not be meeting to have drinks or discuss fiction. But, I believe the tone that you may have taken from this blog is not one in which it was intended. Again, I apologize if you find yourself offended. No offense was intended. I hope you are enjoying Purdue and PULSe. Good luck to you.Discoveryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17733699317840755733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892405096212858210.post-72531100676742983682010-10-23T18:05:54.499-04:002010-10-23T18:05:54.499-04:00First of all, the fliers were all over campus (and...First of all, the fliers were all over campus (and the concrete) during the first month of classes.<br /><br />Secondly, as a member of your cohort, I am extremely offended by your statements. I know of at least two of us (excluding yourself) that read science fiction, and I am 85% sure there are more. You should try getting to know us better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892405096212858210.post-9021825796158509442010-10-23T16:40:48.611-04:002010-10-23T16:40:48.611-04:00I see it differently. Just because you didn't...I see it differently. Just because you didn't state it doesn't mean its correct by any means to insinuate that you were referring to the whole fickung college. I think I'll take a stab in the dark and reply under the presumption that you are talking about your field... but I could be wrong, if I am, forgive me.<br /><br />The best advice that I can give is to quite hoping for the best of those around you and step outside the box by going to the different clubs (homework pending, of course). Clearly you aren't as A-type as you counterparts and realize that life isn't just studying. Stay cordial but stay your distance. I'm sure you'll find "that" group that you're looking for.ComnAttractnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892405096212858210.post-53252551608334605102010-10-23T13:59:41.214-04:002010-10-23T13:59:41.214-04:00Why thank you anonymous Boilermaker! I had no idea...Why thank you anonymous Boilermaker! I had no idea! Where does one even go to search for clubs such as these on campus? <br /><br />I'd also like to say that the comments above are in reference to my cohort, not Purdue as a whole. <br /><br />Thanks again. Maybe I'll stop by with my latest and greatest fantasy novel.Discoveryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17733699317840755733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892405096212858210.post-77946881467411625552010-10-23T13:38:28.331-04:002010-10-23T13:38:28.331-04:00Science Fiction and Fantasy Club
every Tuesday at ...Science Fiction and Fantasy Club<br />every Tuesday at 7:30 pm<br />STEW 318<br /><br />Just because you haven't looked doesn't mean it isn't there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892405096212858210.post-53286829895323828132010-10-23T12:33:28.769-04:002010-10-23T12:33:28.769-04:00I would bring out the soap but you're an adult...I would bring out the soap but you're an adult now (smile).<br /><br />No words of wisdom, I know that sometimes life knocks you down, but you have to get back up. If you stay down you loose.<br /><br />Smack that Bitch and make it give you your money. Pimps say pimping aint easy, but they've never tried Graduate school.<br /><br />Mouth closed ears open...I hear you.<br />Love dad.Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11984526293659453599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892405096212858210.post-63177339070357859862010-10-23T10:16:53.017-04:002010-10-23T10:16:53.017-04:00If by "precious" you mean sanity, then I...If by "precious" you mean sanity, then I'll be sure to keep it close by at all times. I actually think that this advice is the best I've received so far. It's rather hard to make oneself feel better about any situation when someones says "everyone goes through it." That is bullshit. And they know it.<br /><br />I think your process has some merit. Having low expectations with regard to winning or losing, failing or succeeding, diminishes the gravity of the situation and thereby the amount of effort you put into achieving that goal. I'm not sure if this is exactly what you meant, but that's how I'm taking it. I actually feel better now. It's JUST grad school. It'll be here tomorrow and the day after. If I succeed great. If I fail, I always have my family in NC to go home to. Thanks Kurai. You've honestly made my day.Discoveryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17733699317840755733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892405096212858210.post-50513927680597879942010-10-23T01:47:36.139-04:002010-10-23T01:47:36.139-04:00Maybe it's because I have no drive for anythin...Maybe it's because I have no drive for anything not fantastical, thereby rendering any drive I have absolutely fucking useless. But I don't even consider that I may succeed or fail. I just go through the motions put forth to achieve a goal, and that languidness oft is a mechanism of failure. If it is, though, I've lost nothing. I never expect to succeed, to reach some goal that isn't lofty and evasive.<br /><br />I don't know that it'd work for you, or that you'd want to try what is probably an abysmal approach to these affairs. It's still something else.<br /><br />Anyhow, you know I wish you luck in conquering this bitch. Just be sure you don't lose anything precious along the tempestuous sojourn, Kristen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com