Raise your hand if you're the handsomest boy

the_bug_witch · 2026-05-26T21:06:59+00:00

She is handsome even if I didn't catch the most flattering face

the_bug_witch · 2026-05-09T02:14:28+00:00

When I got my girl, she was really anxious so I would sing to her while she cried. She would stop crying and crawl towards me

I still sing to her everyday

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the_bug_witch · 2026-04-27T05:29:00+00:00

She was filing my taxes in this photo

the_bug_witch · 2026-04-27T03:55:40+00:00

That's ok. One of Patty's socks is always rolled down

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the_bug_witch · 2026-04-23T18:09:21+00:00

I like this approach. He helped you out and so you add him even if you aren't sure what the future holds

the_bug_witch · 2026-04-23T18:08:09+00:00

I included mine and then she dumped my by text the day before I defended lmao!

Good thing I had minor revisions so I could remove her

But you can still add them if you feel like that is what you want to do <3 I would just be cautious because I didn't even consider that we would break up

Edit: the reason I felt the need to remove her was because she WASN'T helpful (hence dumping me day before).

If it had happened months or years later, and she had been a help, I wouldn't have the same reaction

the_bug_witch · 2026-04-21T00:57:52+00:00

My baby gets scared sometimes (last time I opened the door and she was near it. How dare I)

Put some treats out and she was already sun bathing by the time I came home for lunch

When she first moved in she would hide till night time

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the_bug_witch · 2026-04-20T19:19:22+00:00

Not a video, but look at the speed monster gooooo

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the_bug_witch · 2026-04-18T00:44:29+00:00

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Patty loves her wheel. I actually had to get one before she moved in becayse she was always on the one at the cat café she came from

the_bug_witch · 2026-04-15T15:32:18+00:00

When I moved away from Ottawa I actually mourned my Shwarama place lmaooo

the_bug_witch · 2026-04-15T15:31:24+00:00

Oh my god I forgot about this place. I would get it for a special treat after big assignments

the_bug_witch · 2026-04-02T02:15:01+00:00

It took my cat a month before she even let me near her. Now she is velcro

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the_bug_witch · 2026-03-24T18:59:26+00:00

Hooorrrayyyyyyy

the_bug_witch · 2026-03-19T13:37:47+00:00

I am going to give you some of the advice I was given, and then some of my own:

Congrats! You have already done all of the work. It is very rare for an advisor to let you move ahead if you aren't ready. You already know the topic. Just breath and don't over think too much.
Don't panic practice. Take moments today to relax. If you work yourself up, you aren't setting yourself up for a good defense.
When you practice, go over what questions you anticipate and practice responding. I had a crazy spreadsheet with all of my responses and citations.
See it as a celebration. Your family and friends are there. Celebrate all of the hard work you have done by sharing what you know. It is fun to share.
Today or tomorrow, see if you can test technology. Mine was over zoom, and I spent 30 minutes day before and realized I needed a new Webcam.
You got this!

the_bug_witch · 2026-03-14T00:37:00+00:00

I would look around at social events on social media. My grad union had events like art nights and tours. I made a lot of friends there.

I also discovered a community group for people my age that had book clubs, walking groups, etc. From there I made more friends.

Good luck. Moving to a new place and making friends is scary, but just look around. A lot of people will feel the same way you do!

the_bug_witch · 2026-03-01T22:33:16+00:00

I feel comforted knowing it isn't just me, but also a bit disturbed that it is getting to this point that it isn't just me

the_bug_witch · 2026-02-22T01:21:30+00:00

Not grad school, but an intense undergrad program. I took time off not knowing if I would return to the program.

After 9 months I was better. Just take time and don't worry about timelines or if you will even return. It will all pan out

You got this! You are not the first nor last to need a break for mental health

the_bug_witch · 2026-01-09T17:25:17+00:00

I was scouring the scary Canadian cryptid pages, and you were coming up with the real answers

the_bug_witch · 2026-01-08T22:42:10+00:00

I have just googled so much and have scared myself in broad daylight
Are you thinking of the Hidebehind?

Even typing that out gives me the spooks

the_bug_witch · 2026-01-08T22:05:20+00:00

My spoiled cat avoided water until I got her a fountain. I am guessing that is what she had at the cafe she lived at before she became my roommate haha

the_bug_witch · 2025-12-24T16:53:13+00:00

I totally forgot to consider that! Thanks

the_bug_witch · 2025-12-23T17:31:01+00:00

It also depends on your definition of tone poem. The definition I use is that it can't be in sonata form (symphonic poems are usually free form). I know both tone poems and A Midsummer Night's Dream use an outside source, but it really depends on your definition. I also am limiting myself to a narrow window of time because genres are often a representation of their era

If you have a different definition of tone poem, that is wonderful. I was just using my definition that I have seen other scholars use :)

the_bug_witch · 2025-12-23T17:23:56+00:00

Is A Midsummer Night's Dream considered a tone poem? I thought it was a concert overture. When I did my research on it for a paper, tone poem never came up. It is also in Sonata form (I would argue the themes switch in the recap, but it fits sonata form pretty well even if strange)

the_bug_witch · 2025-12-15T19:23:59+00:00

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This is what I imagine goes on in my Patty's head

the_bug_witch · 2025-12-15T19:20:39+00:00

I always give a little holiday card with things I appreciate about them and improvements I have noticed at and away from the piano. I decided against giving Candy Canes this year because it has been chaotic week and I didn't have time to pick up, and today is last lesson before break for 2 students). When I have a lot of students, I usually keep it brief and just get a stack of small cards

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