Carrie
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Carrie
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Librarian and PhD student.
I finally finished a draft of my final dissertation chapter and sent it to my proof-reader. I proceeded to sob at my desk for several minutes after.
December 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Sitting at my little desk working on my LAST DISSERTATION CHAPTER watching the snow pile up and the poor little dog across the street wanting desperately back into its house.
November 29, 2025 at 7:25 PM
One of my favorite students told me my ears are slightly pointed, so they look like baby elf ears, which I took as a compliment.
November 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I'm decked out in my #TwistedWonderland shirt and #HazbinHotel cardigan, and it's a great feeling getting compliments from my teens when they come into the library and want to talk to me about both series. Yes, I too am so excited!
October 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I was not expecting an English dub to be this stacked! My God! I love the game so much (and the manga and novels), and I've been so excited since the anime was announced, and now I know I have to watch it both subbed and dubbed.
October 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Getting old is bullshit. I tried working a crick out of my neck, but I ended up pinching a nerve in my shoulder. So now I still have a sore neck, and my shoulder is on fire.
October 8, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Every year around this time I get to help with my favorite research project in which students get to pick any topic they're curious about. I get to highlight all the esoteric books in the library, and I like to think my enthusiasm actually helps get the teens excited.
October 7, 2025 at 12:32 AM
I just submitted a draft of my results chapter of my dissertation to my chair, and holy shit is that a weight off my shoulders for now!
October 5, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I have origami set up at my craft table in the library, and a student keeps making bunnies and gives them to me, and I have no more room to display them.
October 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Yesterday was such a shitty day, but today is shaping up to be so much better. I actually got to talk to students about books today! I had a student ask if he could come by later and get some help with research! I get to meet with other high school librarians this afternoon!
September 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
One of the most heartwarming things is when my teens realize when I'm not feeling well or I'm in a foul mood, and they correct each other's behavior. I just heard a kid tell his friend, "Hey man, don't be a dick and piss off Ms. S."
September 16, 2025 at 5:17 PM
HADES 2! HADES 2! HADES 2! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
September 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I received not one but TWO compliments from strangers on my "Too much imp to simp" shirt today!
August 24, 2025 at 1:27 AM
I know it's just the first day of school, but the kids have been WONDERFUL, and I am feeling really positive about the school year so far.
August 13, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Today was freshmen orientation, and i already identified 2 students I'm going to see everyday in the library who will talk my ear off: 1 gave me a skull pin and another gasped took a picture of all my fanart on the wall behind my desk.
August 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
All I wanted was some Hades 2 news from today's Nintendo Direct, and I got nothing. 😭
July 31, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Sometimes you just wanna get buzzed and watch FernGully.
July 24, 2025 at 9:39 PM
I was having brunch with a friend earlier today, and we both got so excited by this squirrel trying to escape the blistering heat by splooting on the shady concrete.
July 24, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Any time I have to go anywhere I'll have to wait (mechanic today), I pack a bag like I have to entertain a child (the child being me): snacks, water, multiple books, tissues, sanitizer, ear buds, videos and music saved on my phone. I like to be prepared .
July 14, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Seeing that Gundam Wing is celebrating its 30th anniversary makes me feel so fucking old. youtu.be/MuE40PpUgRA?...
I was obsessed when I saw this on Toonami, and to this day, Sandrock is still one of my favorite Gundam designs.
【30th Anniversary】『Mobile Suit Gundam W』Clean Opening "JUST COMMUNICATION"
YouTube video by GundamInfo
youtu.be
July 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
One of the things I do when I'm sick is watch video game romance cut scene compilations (especially for games I know nothing about and will never play) mostly because it doesn't bother me if I end up falling asleep.
July 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
More Wally fluff! I love his toe fluff! His ear fluff! All the fluff!
July 8, 2025 at 2:24 PM
OH NO I'M GOING TO NEED THIS!
#AnimeExpo Figure Update!

Good Smile Company
Helluva Boss
Nendoroid Blitzo

Stay tuned for more information coming soon!

#HelluvaBoss #nendoroid #goodsmile
July 3, 2025 at 11:22 PM
I printed off my completed spreadsheets and snagged some butcher paper and a glue stick for some dissertation data analysis arts and crafts!
July 1, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I walked down to the local butcher shop to grab some burgers for dinner and stopped at the local bakery for buns (and cinnamon rolls because they had honey butter on them, which sounded AMAZING). It made me feel like I lived in a quaint village as opposed to the suburbs 😆.
June 28, 2025 at 8:43 PM