I suppose it's time for another round of News.

My time at Marquette is over, and almost ready to begin again. I've decided to continue to pursue my PhD, and after another round of applications, Marquette remains the best option for me. I have mixed feelings about that, but generally it is a very positive thing.

I still have to move, and finding a new apartment alone is fraught with financial difficulty. It's not ideal to have to sign a new lease and make a security deposit during months of unemployment. Ah well, I did bring it on myself. As I mentioned before, I'm heading back to Barakel for the summer. That decision gives me about four months of zero income - but it's always worked out fine before, so I'm thinking providential thoughts. I always say that it's my last summer at Barakel, but it really could be true this time. After this summer, I'll have to be working on dissertation stuff year-round.

I have finished my M.A. degree. Marquette sent me a lovely letter in the mail informing me that I have passed my comprehensive exam. It was nice to see it in writing again. After a year and a half of it looming over my head, it's nice to keep in mind the fact that it is over.

Hopefully the summer will give me more time for at least brief blog updates, and maybe even some reading.