persephone Posted November 26, 2006 Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 I thought I'd share some of my happy moments in Oxford over recent weeks. Although I've had some pretty bad crashes (have been in hospital many times, had a hemiplegic migraine, and passed out several times), I still think things are going really well. Even the bad days are good days, because they are better than the good days were last year! There have been days when I've been unable to move- but look at the good times I've had! These are what I am trying to focus on. No matter how bad things get, I know I will have more good times again, and that makes everything easier to bear This first picture is of me and my friend Beth- she graduated yesterday, and I got invited along. This was taken in St Johns college, Tony Blair's old college.-------This shot is of me in the deer park at Magdalen College. Oscar Wilde studied here.-------This is of Beth, Laura and I- we are all studying medieval PhDs and we often meet up for cake and giggles.-------This is my friend Reb, who is also doing a medieval PhD-- she is from San Antonio in Texas, and studied at Baylor for her undergrad. She is a ballerina- so pretty and so smart- it's just not fair This was her birthday party.--------------These are my friends Seth and Chrissie. This was at a bop (dance) at St Catherine's College. Seth is blind. He is also one of the smartest medievalists I know.------This was with my friend Anna at a masque at Christ Church on halloween. I had submitted my thesis on this day and was HIGH AS A KITE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldicedance Posted November 26, 2006 Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 Oh, Persephone...I am so thrilled that things are going better for you this year. I know last year was pretty rough. Gee, it is so good that you are so delighted to be working on your Ph.D. If I were there, I would give you a big hug.In a couple weeks we are off to London for my daughter's graduation from London School of Economics where she has earned her Masters with Merit in Political Economy.I feel like you are almost my second daughter. You look (I know looks can be deceiving) so happy, with that glow of pride surrounding you. Keep thinking of the brighter things...You are on the way to glory!Lois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Dame Posted November 26, 2006 Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 You're so pretty, Persephone! I'm glad you're FINALLY starting to have a good time at Oxford. Especially considering how horrible last year was for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoven Posted November 26, 2006 Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 It sounds wonderful, Persephone. I really find academic work relatively accommodating of my symptoms, as the schedule is relatively flexible. Plus, I don't know about you, but I love letting my brain focus on non-illness problems. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 Thanks everyone! I think I'm enjoying this year more because last year was so rubbish and upsetting. When's the graduation? London's not far from Oxford! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie802 Posted November 26, 2006 Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 Oh I'm soo glad that you have been getting out!! I was a new member last year and I missed most of your posts during your rough patch.. I hope to make it to London sometime, not too sure about the plane ride though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4cem Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 You really look very happy, so nice to see and read after having read your posts over the past several months you really have strived and persevered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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