U-Turn
- Posted by ryan on October 20th, 2006 filed in About the Authors
So, I think we can make the news official, now. After careful thought, Lisa and I have decided to return to Washington. Most likely, we’ll be back sometime in mid-November. In time for Thanksgiving, for sure.
There are lots of reasons, and if you care to hear them, we’ll gladly explain everything when we return. The shortest answer though is that we just weren’t happy here, and the longer we spent here the less the program seemed to justify the costs. I’m not giving up on academic research, but it seems that here and now is not the right place and time to get that PhD.
And that’s that. Life is funny like this sometimes. So. See you all soon.
October 20th, 2006 at 10:19 am
What a bombshell! While I’m disappointed things didn’t work out for you, I’m positively ecstatic to have you guys back in town. Let me be the first to invite you to a Welcome Back ‘Yoke Session @ Ed’s. Can’t wait to see you!
October 20th, 2006 at 11:21 am
Thanks, Matt. Can’t wait to rejoin you all there.
October 20th, 2006 at 11:39 am
Sorry it didn’t work out, but it’s good that you’re not staying where you’re unhappy. Looking forward to your return.
October 20th, 2006 at 12:55 pm
Aw man, I didn’t even have a chance to come over there yet.
I’ll echo everyone else and say “Sorry it didn’t work out,” but at least you gave it a shot. You never know until you try.
October 20th, 2006 at 3:29 pm
Top Ten Reasons Why Ryan and Lisa Decided to Move Back From London *
10. The Taco Sauce
9. Despite Ryan’s best efforts, he just couldn’t bring himself to write a dissertation
with all of those crazy English spellings
8. No Project Runway
7. Sunrise 8:15 AM, Sunset 8:18 AM
6. There is not one place in all of London to get a $5.50 pitcher of beer, or one where
you can chug said pitcher while standing on a chair
5. Lisa couldn’t bear to miss the television event of the year….the new episode of
Starcrash
4. By an act of Parliament, cuteoverload.com has been outlawed in all of England
3. In London they stand to the left and walk to the right…enough said
2. Ryan found out that he has been hired to replace Frank Robinson
1. Diane begged
*I figured you guys could use a laugh. I hope you aren’t mad, I can’t wait to see you two again.
October 23rd, 2006 at 11:55 am
sorry to hear it, but welcome back. see you at a happy hour or something, to be sure.
October 26th, 2006 at 10:53 pm
Advantage: United States!