Ruby has been living with us for over a year now. She has been my steadfast companion during the long hours of data analysis, writing and editing that have been taking over my life lately. I think she may need an honorary degree by the time I graduate. Some days it is hilarious how much her behaviour mirrors mine. She really has mastered the PhD student impersonation! Here are a few examples:
Sitting at my desk. It's pretty much all I do these days
No...I can't bear to read any more books or articles!
Is reading the paper considered procrastinating?
I can't take it anymore. I am quitting!
Brent reminds me there is an outside world
This draft chapter I wrote sure is nice to sleep on.
This pretty much summarizes my life lately. Somehow it seems more fun when the cat is doing it though. I think Ruby may have to be included in the acknowledgments at the beginning of the thesis. And I better start shopping now if I am going to find a cap and gown in her size for convocation. Dr. Ruby. That has a nice ring to it.
