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May Mayhem
This meme just about sums up my year so far. Although it has been exciting moving to a new country and starting my PhD, it has also been a series of life changing decisions which is kind of a lot. May was a bit calmer – no big trips this month. I started getting data…
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Autumnal April – it’s less weird if you ignore the calendar
Around April, the opposite seasons started to seem really strange. Back home, I was getting updates on snow melting and people planning for planting crops. Here in Melbourne, I was grateful the weather was finally cooling down so I could enjoy my walks more. (I am always amazed at how fast snow can turn into…
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A Look Back at March
I wish I could say I am surprised at my inconsistent posting, but alas, this is fairly common for me. I have always skipped months or years in my journal, only post on social media three times a year. I like to think it’s because I am busy living in the moment, but it is…
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New year, new job, same me.
I started my PhD program at La Trobe University earlier this month. My PhD is in collaboration with Agriculture Victoria Research, so I get to have a fun official government email in addition to my student one. My desk is in AgriBio and the building is a step up from the security I’ve been accustom…
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Around the world in 24 hours
Moving to Melbourne happened in slow motion and all at once. While I confirmed my PhD program with Dr. Jennie Pryce at La Trobe University prior to finishing my Masters in 2021, the COVID restrictions in Australia greatly impacted my departure and start of my PhD. After almost a year of applications, insurance forms, and…
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