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Hi, my name is Elise and I am the author of PhD Strides. This blog is the account of my life as I run, cook and experience new things on my way to earning my PhD.
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- one of these children who will soon become my peers has a xanga site. yes, a xanga site. those still exist?! #gettingold at 13 hours ago
- omg i just realized i'm going to go to law school with children born in the NINETIES #ifeelold at 13 hours ago
- my bother just informed me 'gchat' is out and 'hangout' is in. i'm pretty sure only people at #google know this or am i behind the times? at 18 hours ago
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Category Archives: Chicago
Starting Over
So I sort of fell off the blogging bandwagon for the past week. I’m not going to lie, I haven’t been in the best of places. I don’t want this to be a ‘poor me’ or a ‘complaint’ post, but … Continue reading
Posted in California, Chicago, Mr. K
Tagged apple, boardwalk, breakup, California, Chicago, exercise, food, goat cheese, Mr. K, relationship, risotto, salad, Santa Cruz, triathlon, Weekend
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Keep It Classy, Chicago
Hello from the air! I’m homeward bound to California – and I’m so excited to get back! Its been a great three weeks of work-cation! I can’t believe its already over, yet I’m so ready to get back to Cali, … Continue reading
Posted in California, Chicago, Vacation
Tagged California, Chicago, delilah's, dogs, food, friends, Harry Potter, vacation, Work
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Something Fishy
Not the kind of fishy we got into at Folk & Roots Festival last weekend in Chicago, but… Simple Fish Tacos! I’ve adapted this recipe from Mark Bittman’s How to Cook Everything. For all I know, it’s the same recipe I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Chicago, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, health, Recipe
Tagged cilantro, dairy free, fish tacos, gluten free, guacamole, lime, recipe, salsa, taco
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