Skype is the best option because I can visit with my family all over the country while I'm also getting work done, so I don't feel lonely or bored and I keep up those relationships. Last Friday I skyped first with Julie (and Zoey), then Mom, then Everett. Yesterday I skyped with Neil and Everett for hours. Even when we're not talking much, it's still a little bit like having people around.
I also forgot to mention I'm grateful for my friend Shane. He's already graduated from our program but he's still around once or twice a week for some paid work he does, and he gives me great input and support on my research. Last Thursday night he even carried much of my supplies to my car in preparation for the fire station, so I wouldn't have to carry more than 20lbs at a time. He's a sweetheart.
Also, I am so proud of Jack. He works so hard, both at work and at school, and I find it very impressive. He's got a lot of exams and projects going on in the days before Thanksgiving break, and he has been hitting it hard morning-to-night and then dropping in bed exhausted in preparation for the next day. I can't think of much to help him except peer review his papers and keep making food. He's doing such a good job. And he took time out of all of that the other night to disconnect our stupid crazy loud dryer buzzer so it would stop scaring me every time. So that's even sweeter!
And, on a final note, in a week we will be on Thanksgiving vacation with my family in Colorado! I am really looking forward to seeing everyone and to Jack having a little time off. Should be great.
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