rejection sucks.

This fall, I applied to 10 social psych phd programs. The deadlines were Dec. 15th, and there is a 2-3 month lag time between when you apply and when you get your decision. So...it's been 2-3 months, and the rejection letters are pouring in. I applied to 10 school, some are definitely out of my reach but I figured why not, and some are (umm...were) sure things. I've gotten 4 rejections so far. 2 of them came yesterday, one came with my birthday cards last week. The places I got rejected from (Colorado, Michigan, Ohio, UCLA) weren't my top choices (well...Colorado was up there) and I'm not completely disappointed that I didn't get in to those schools, but it's still frustrating that I didn't get in. If I can't get into Colorado, will I be able to get in anywhere? CO was a sure thing, but I just found out that one of the profs. I wanted to work with is going on sabbatical next year. So, that partially explains why I didn't get in. I know that getting accepted isn't all about the grades, GRE scores, etc. but rather the match between profs' and students' interests. But I'm still frustrated, and really worried where I'm going to get in now. 2 more months, then this whole waiting period will be over. ugh.

In other news, I'm almost done with wristie #2! I watched I Heart Huckabees tonight and knit...and knit...and knit...and I'm just about done. A few more rows and a buttonhole to go, then I'm officially a finisher in the Knitting Olympics! yay!

I'm also just about done with my first eBay auction. Colette hooked me up with some insider American Girl tips and told me to buy some limited edition dolls last fall. So I've got 2 dolls sitting in my closet now, and one of them is on auction now, about to make me a nice little profit. For her help, Colette gets a doll present (orange sneakers for Maike).

And from The Onion...Betty Friedan honored on 2nd Class Stamp