And yet, at the end of the day, it feels like I've been stuck in the exact same place. Here's to personal advancement, I hope.

I didn't get kicked out of grad school (yet) and got to meet many amazing people at FWJH. I got to travel more than possibly ever.

I got to see many of my friends advance in their careers and families, and I am thankful to still be part of their lives.

ame out of it.

You can always look back at the year with fond or spiteful memories. As much as I want to curse out this year, doing so would veil the good things that c

are alarmingly steady.

I'm pretty sure no one reads this anymore.

You fucking fraud. You piece of shit.

I just failed my oral exam. I just want to quit.

And yet, my hands