Thursday, June 4, 2009

I did it! {UPDATED}

Post-doc applications have just left the relative safety of my hard-drive and made their way out into the ether. It is both a relief and an utter terror to have them out there.

I am imaging them as little fledgling carrier pigeons sent out into a storm. I am nervous for them. I hope they find their targets, deliver their message, and work their magic.

Please join me in wishing them luck because I am as superstitious as the next scientist. I really hope at least one comes back with good news.

{UPDATE}: Have an informal meeting scheduled for next month - w00t!

20 comments:

Psych Post Doc said...

Best of luck AA.

Professor in Training said...

I've got my fingers crossed fer ya!

ScientistMother said...

Scary but exciting! I'm sure you're going to get a ton of responses. Good luck!!

microbiologist xx said...

I don't think you need it, but good luck to you and your CVs.

Hermitage said...

GO AA GO AA, IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY!!

But seriously, you will soon be receiving a flood of replies saying 'pick me! pick me!' It will just be encoded in academiaese XD

Mrs. CH said...

Oh, good luck! Keep us posted!

PhysioProf said...

w00t!

Amanda@Lady Scientist said...

Good luck!

Prof-like Substance said...

Dude, you'll be fine. Give it a couple of weeks and you'll have something all lined up.

PhizzleDizzle said...

hooray!!! that is the first step - and i'm sure you'll have much success on the next steps!!!

Jenn, PhD said...

Much much luck AA. I remember the feeling - a bit terrifying, but totally exciting too with the possibilities. Keep us posted as you hear back, I'm sure there will be lots of positive responses.

Odyssey said...

Good luck!

Nat Blair said...

Kick ass!

Cath@VWXYNot? said...

Good luck to you and your brave little carrier pigeons!

aclinks said...

Good luck!

Dr. No said...

Yes, GOOD LUCK!

lalaleigha said...

fuck- i have tried commenting on this twice now >:( stupid blogger.

w00t on the meeting! i just booked a flight for a job talk- we can freak out together.

tideliar said...

Well done! Not that hard was it now, eh? Now all you have to do is graduate :)

Ink said...

Good luck to you!!! :)

ScienceGirl said...

Scientists? Superstitious? NOoo :)

Good luck - and congrats on the first success!