grad student no more

did I ever mention one of the things I loved doing when I was back in Gainesville was going to campus with Gruffy on weekdays he had to do research? I liked the fact that I was being exposed to life as a grad student, which I will be soon and also because I loved watching Gruffy doing the reindeer each time he was in deep thoughts, thinking some crazily high level of mathematics - an intelligent man at work is a major hot view ;) It was also because I could sit there and do my own thing i.e. watched past seasons of survivor on my laptop, played games but still being in the company of my baby.

Gruffy's cubicle

big silverback gorilla on Survivor

once in a while I'd look over to stare at my man obsessively :P

and then I'd ignore him for scribblenauts!

Usually Gruffy would go into campus around lunch time and stay on until 7 or 8 at night. If I tagged along, around 5 or 6 he'd take me to eat and let me have a cookie from Starbucks - my baby always spoils me. I really just enjoyed being there, being in his company and being able to see what he really did as a grad student.

I'm not sure if I have mentioned it here, but Gruffy went to grad school with the intention of pursuing his doctoral degree. He's already halfway there - he officially graduated with masters in EE last December. He's also got a professor to fund him for his research so basically he already had everything figured out.

Till I came along...

Getting married is not just fun and rainbows - it's a lifelong commitment and it comes with great responsibilities. Suffice to say, being a grad student without a proper income isn't gonna cut it for married life. Gruffy's a very traditional and old-fashioned when it comes to the matter of bread winner. He wants to provide and support and takes the responsibility seriously.

I guess you could figure out what happen next.Yes, Gruffy is leaving school after getting a great job offer in St. Pete.

Before you say it, of course I feel guilty. I know Gruffy loves his research and things he's done at UF. But I guess at the same time I am grateful too that I'm marrying a man who loves me so much and would do anything to make sure I get to live life happily and comfortably.

Of course Gruffy would go back to school some day and finish his doctoral degree. He'll always be a Gator and one day he'll go back and claim back the Gator Geek throne he has to leave for the time being.

Me? I'm just happy that he is mine - gator geek, senior engineer, whatever the title is, he is my baby and I'm so glad he's mine :) the only difference is that I can't tag along to work and I won't be able to check his fine ass out whenever he gets up to get something...


awww nuts! =P