biologistofectoplasm:

yeah, that’s true, and it sucks sometimes. but i guess that’s always a problem with our timelines too? at least in my case, distance is still very much a problem, and it’s really difficult to just overcome it.

haha, david. i forget he has a full first name sometimes. i am pretty sure he loves being reminded that too. yeah, i think i know who you’re talking about. i bet it’s pretty awesome, talking to him! and he definitely understands you better than anyone that never went through that.

not yet, but i am planning to, definitely. i just never had any sort of preparation for this sort of thing, so i guess i am catching up as much as i can before applying to any school.

That’s true as well, though I do try to talk to the others with Skype when I can, and they always enjoy the opportunity to video chat with me.

I relish the opportunity to use his full name, since he seems to take mortal offense whenever I point it out to him.  It’s gotten to the point where his reaction is almost comical.

But yes, he’s a rather social presence around these parts.  I find him to be much more relaxed than my own Dave.  Interestingly, though both of them have a visual impairment, they react to it and manage it in a very different fashion, such that it’s easy to regard them as two different people.

Well, I’m sure you’ll do wonderfully wherever you end up.  If you ever need help, I’m sure I can provide some assistance on a number of academic matters.