Damn, do you ever just feel like you’re an after-thought to most people? It sucks.

My old stuff (10+ years ago) is horrid. Stuff within the last 5 years isn’t too bad

If you ever want to humble yourself, just read the old fanfiction you used to write 🥴

I survived my first semester in my PhD program with two B+ grades and an A- so I’m gonna call that a win

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Historiographical papers are a test of endurance.

PhD earning influencers. I am BEGGING you. Stop tryna sell me on AI shit. I refuse to even consider it. Give me tips that don’t remove my ability to think critically. For the love of god.

Let’s add POTS and at least two possible sleep disorders to the chaotic life that is grad school 😬

I’m definitely trying…

This week: I’ve been fired, had a meltdown, questioned my abilities and purpose as a scholar, questioned whether I’m good enough to be in grad school, and found out my cat is a nudist. It’s only Monday night.

Sometimes you just need to try explaining your potential research in writing in order to figure out WHAT you’re hoping to research.

I’m not caffeinated enough to process history today, but I shall try

Alliance for Texas History

Historians: check this out not only for the CFP for next year’s ATxH conference, but also for the new Journal of Texas History. So exciting to see all of this taking shape.

www.alliancefortexashistory.org

The discussion I just attended on current presidential candidates and their domestic policy was laughable at best

My biggest stressor lately was whether or not I could pass my language exam for my program. Just found out I passed! Next stressor (2 years out): comps.

Just took my language exam. Here’s hoping I passed and won’t have to do it again

Don't forget to leave milk and cookies out tonight for Earth, Wind, and Fire.

Honestly, none of it was really good

Don’t mind me, just trolling the comments for info 👀

American Lesson Plan | American Historical Association American Lesson Plan: Teaching US History in Secondary Schools reports on insights gathered during a two-year exploration of secondary US history education.

Today, the AHA published a major report with findings from the most comprehensive study of secondary US history education undertaken in the 21st century. The AHA did not find indoctrination, politicization, or classroom malpractice. (1/10) www.historians.org/teaching-lea... 🗃️

Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #9,641,658!

It is too damn hot to be walking a mile lugging books and beverages, but here I am

This is NOT the same brain I devoured 800 page books in 2 days with and it shows

It’s because of you I always tell his wild story in my survey classes

Aaaaand I just spilled half my soup all over myself. Friggin Mondays…

Man, it started with meltdowns and an infection already. But it’s improving! Class discussions are my favorite part.

Howdy! I definitely will! I’m also managing their socials on their end.

Started my PhD program. I’m reviving my series “shit my professors say out of context.” Today’s snippet: early Virginia was basically a frat house.