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March 31, 2005
I don't really like peaches any more than I like cheese. But at least I'm not allergic to peaches.
Which is to say, I think I'm going to move to Georgia. NOT because Carrie went outside in a bikini top in Athens the other day, although that's a pretty good reason too; I bet those guys in Wisconsin are still pulling fish up out of the ice (eeew).
The reason, of course, is money. UGA is offering me an assistantship, which comes with a stipend and a tuition waiver, and they want an answer in the next few days. UWM is offering nothing, and I know that there are only a few department jobs there, and really I'm only qualified for (maybe) two of them. The deadline to apply for those jobs isn't even for another month, and if I wait that long I'll lose my place at UGA. So the decision is easy after all.
Georgia was my number one school all along, and any time I indulged in fantasies about grad school, I was picturing myself there. But then when I got accepted at Wisconsin (a month before my Georgia application was even due) I thought for sure there was no way I'd get into both schools, and started to shift my thinking, and imagine myself in Madison. Then I visited Madison and it's (of course) amazing, and there are certainly some things I like better there than at Georgia, but to be honest most of those things have to do with the town and the campus, not the programme or the people. I'll be happy in Georgia. I'm going to put that acceptance form in the mail tomorrow and have done with this indecision.
So! On to more interviews.
Cece, here are your questions:
1. I've seen a remarkable number of ponchos in your archives. How many ponchos have you knitted, and which is your favourite?
2. How do you feel about the nasty backlash against ponchos that's going around the blog world right now? Does it bug you that the bitches couldn't give the poncho knitters one more freaking year to enjoy their ponchos before declaring them passe? How many knitbloggers do you reckon there are publicly declaring they'll never knit a poncho while secretly frogging the one they never finished last fall?
3. I see you make a lot of quilts. Do you have a huge stash of unfinished quilts? Do you have boxes of quilts in progress that have moved to more than one residence with you? Have you ever sewn an entire quilt top by hand, or do you think that's a dumbass waste of time? (read: should I just break down and use a machine, or let that one moulder in its box forever?)
4. You're turning 30 soon. . . how do you feel about that? Are you ready to kiss your 20s goodbye or do you want to hang on?
5. Someone I love dearly (except for his gross, unhealthy obsession with fish) used to breed crazy ornamental goldfish, and loves to freak me out by telling me how he would gently coax the eggs out of the fish BY HAND. Do you love fish this much? Could you ever milk a goldfish of its eggs with your fingers? Isn't it disgusting?
And for Rachel:
1. You talk a lot about historical costuming on your blog, but the stuff you do doesn't seem to always be from the same period/culture. Are you some kind of reenactor? What kind of reenactor are you?
2. Have you ever made a sarafan? How about a ghawazee coat? And would it be any cooler to walk around in the summer in a ghawazee coat than a sarafan (keeping in mind that I have lots of one and none of the other, so your answer could make work for me).
3. What kind of cake did you get for your birthday? Is it all gone yet?
4. Which do you like better, peaches or cheese, and why? Which would you rather have on your Pittsburgh Salad, assuming you'd eat one?
5. Do your feet hurt when you run? Do your boobs? What kind of shoes do you wear, and how often do they need to be replaced?
For Melanie:
1. Over in your sidebar you have one project on the needles. Do you really have only one? Seriously? Aren't you addicted yet?
2. What inspired you to start a blog? Now that you've been at it for a few months, are you settling in, or is it still hard to find your blog voice? Is it taking over your life yet?
3. Who gave you that Christmas present sweater you unravelled? Aren't you afraid that person might find out?
4. I know someone who went down to Weight Watchers and told them that she had signed up as a member online and just wanted to buy a copy of the book, just so that she could get the book without having to join and pay for a membership. Would you do anything this dishonest? Had you thought of it already?
5. Is it true that Kansas is flatter than a pancake? Do people make jokes to you all the time about not being in Kansas anymore, and does it drive you nuts? Which band would you rather listen to, Kansas or Toto?
Posted by jodi at March 31, 2005 10:03 PM | categories: projects : school : self-absorbtion
Comments
Congrats on making a decision! It sounds very exciting. :)
Posted by: Sharlene at April 1, 2005 12:58 AM
Hey chicka, congrats on Georgia. When are you heading there? I can come visit there by train you know, hint hint.
Posted by: Krista at April 1, 2005 06:54 AM
Hey, congratulations! We're en route to Athens from Atlanta, in Stone Mountain. You have a standing invitation if you ever need aplace to crash around town.
It's beautiful down here, the dogwoods are blooming and things are getting really green.
Posted by: Sandy at April 1, 2005 07:27 AM
Hi Jodi! Glad you are feeling better, and made you decision on schools. I remember deciding on where to go for undergrad, and the relief when I finally sent in the acceptance letter!
I posted the answers to your questions on my blog ( http://fiberfish.blogspot.com/2005/04/i-knew-i-signed-up-for-one.html ). I'm glad you interviewed me today - as my knitting content was boring... I'm making a scarf for my husband, and the updates are like - I finshed another 5 inches last night. Yawn.
Posted by: Cece at April 1, 2005 09:32 AM
Great news!! I hope you have a great time in Georgia (I'm already envious of the whole temperature thing), although it will make visiting you much more diffucult... when will you be leaving? Will there be a going-away party? Will it have a costume theme?
Posted by: Emily at April 1, 2005 10:06 AM
Congratulations on the Assistantship, sounds wonderful!
Anna
Posted by: Anna at April 1, 2005 11:12 AM
Congrats on the big decision - ain't it great that the one you wanted in the first place made you the best offers? Sounds like a match to me!
And your interview Qs are hilarious -- especially about poncho bitches.
(oh. but that's not my subtle way of asking for an interview. I'm not ready yet.)
Posted by: Lori-Ann at April 1, 2005 11:35 AM
Your questions are awesome. Now I'm starting to feel all left out 'cuz I dont have a blog and cant be interviewed!! *pout* *sigh* Oh, well. I started a blog up last fall and it felt like another "oBLOGation" in my life and havent made another entry since. But feeling like the odd-ball out has been an issue since childhood so I may need to get on the train ;-)
Congrats on choosing your school!
Posted by: bonnie at April 1, 2005 12:24 PM
Isn't nice when decisions are easy, and you get a good out come? Congratulations. The Interview should be up later today.
Posted by: Rachel T at April 1, 2005 01:28 PM
Great offer! And from your number one school, too. Isn't it nice to be appreciated? :)
Posted by: sarah irene at April 4, 2005 01:39 PM
I'm allergic to peaches, but Athens is a nice little town, from what I saw. I visited it when I was invited to give a talk in the math department.
Posted by: Andrea at April 7, 2005 09:51 PM
Hey, Jodi! Thanks for commenting about the Kinder surprise eggs on my blog! YES! Bring some on down to Georgia when you come! I'd love to taste them "fresher" than 8 weeks traveling time that the ones from Germany took! And the children love the toys inside. Ok, so do I... But yes, bring some with you and I'll see what I can do to reimburse you for your generosity!
Posted by: Karla at April 9, 2005 04:17 AM