Category Archives: Grad Student

Ceterus Paribus

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Mrs. Spit

20 years ago September I was sitting in a very large lecture theatre, learning about the laws of supply and demand. The law of demand says Ceterus Paribus, when price increases we consume less of a thing, but if our … Continue reading →

Posted in Divorce, Grad Student | 1 Comment

Judicious Application

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Mrs. Spit

I was talking to a friend about my financial accounting exam this coming Friday. Mostly I am a bit panicked. There are, I suppose, some who are simply so naturally skilled at accounting, who grasp the concepts so easily that … Continue reading →

Posted in Grad Student | 3 Comments

Proud As

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Mrs. Spit

I failed an MBA class. I’m proud of myself. Well, not for failing the course. That is a bit bewildering. I aced papers in the other class. The class where the papers are marked by the former Dean of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Grad Student | 3 Comments

Standing in the Same River

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Mrs. Spit

I am told that you never stand in the same river twice. I am not sure. Maybe. There are times in this last three weeks that it has felt like the same river. At times like boarding school, large scale … Continue reading →

Posted in Grad Student | Leave a comment

click

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Mrs. Spit

If you know me in real life, you know that I’m not finding the academic portion of my MBA particularly difficult. It isn’t a breeze, there’s reading and essays and mid terms and homework, but it’s not rub your belly … Continue reading →

Posted in Grad Student | 4 Comments

Learning and Confirmation

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Mrs. Spit

There is this terrible moment  . . . in hallways, in the cafeteria, where someone comes up to me and asks me how I’m managing. They say it with a sort of wild-eyed look. And I sort of mumble something. … Continue reading →

Posted in Grad Student | Leave a comment

16 hours

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Mrs. Spit

My alarm goes off about 7:10. I hit snooze. Sometimes twice. I fill the kettle and plug it in. Walk down the hall to the loo. Unlock my door again. Pour grounds into the french press. Stir. Dump in cream. … Continue reading →

Posted in Grad Student | 2 Comments

So I’ll tell you about the bed instead

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Mrs. Spit

I have some MS stuff going on. Nothing serious, nothing that is going to derail the program, or, let’s face it, me, but I’m not ready to talk about it yet. I have not slept in a single bed since … Continue reading →

Posted in Grad Student | 1 Comment

6.7%

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Mrs. Spit

Firstly – I know I have not posted every day in a long time, and I thank you for bearing with me. Graduate school turns out to be intense. I appreciate having a ready made space to unpack my thoughts … Continue reading →

Posted in Grad Student, Tiny Points of Light | 4 Comments

Suits and Jeans

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Mrs. Spit

Today was the first day of school. I didn’t take a business degree. It bothers me because I feel like there is all this stuff I should know, because I work in business. There’s stuff I know $5 about, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Grad Student, This I believe | 1 Comment