Jan 1, 2023
Time Capsule
Hey Hols,
It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these. I forgot to do one last year. Isn’t it wild that you got to open the time capsule you left yourself for your college graduation- it’s pretty swag we thought about doing that as an 18 year old. The change in tone is astounding. The confidence and happiness in your voice is glowing. There used to be so much sarcasm when addressing the future, that’s gone now. It’s wild, I find it hard to write a letter to myself and address it to “you”. It used to be easy, as if we were separate people, but now it’s rather difficult. You’re about to hit your one year mark at Georgetown! What a cool fucking job dude. By the time you read this you’ll be (done??) submitting apps to grad schools.
Honestly the year has flown by so fast I cannot do a month to month recap. Here’s the quick version in no particular order:
Started a new job as a research technician, running MRIs and doing data analysis with adolescent development and gulf war illness (separately, obvs).
Wrapped up the appointments with a rheumatologist who came to the conclusion “probably not autoimmune”
Had a lil situationship (all year long) with a frat-boy ex-coworker and it’s genuinely a good time. We talk less now but it’s chill?
SO much petsitting.
Lexy’s Fam moved to SC
Started doing yoga. Helped with back pain, struggling HELLA with carpal tunnel right now. For the love of god please tell me you got that sorted out.
Got wisdom teeth surgery (rough).
Went to Pittsburgh with mads!
Aunt Kari and Uncle Ernie visited.
Friendships->
Talked to Erin this year, only a few times but it’s good to hear things are going well for her. Have not had the energy to maintain that.
Still talk to Mads, Lexy, Lexy, Sam, & Laur daily. Talk to the rest of the GCs occasionally too!
Things are good with Dad and the Boys. Mom is ?????, well, we’re in therapy.
Goals->
Apply to grad school.
Publish some papers.
Be good with money.
Good vibes.
Questions for 2024 ->
Tbh just fill me in. Tell me about these applications. Do you still love your job. What’s happening in your life.
See ya later,
Hols






















