IU vs. algebra

So, had a nice little chat with the math department graduate student chairperson about my post-TIER options, which was actually a nice conversation. It was clear that he didn't think me a complete fool, just someone who (admirably, perhaps, though possible unwise) chose to take a path that was arguably the most difficult to get a thesis through IU. Basically, though, the options are limited if I want to stay at IU to basically changing my graduate department. In particular, if I want to research algebra, which is the only subject I feel real competent to attempt a thesis in, my option is to transfer to another school. Is that really something I want to deal with--starting a program from square one? Is going into teaching (and resultantly coaching) a better alternative? Does God have something completely different in store for me? These are not rhetorical questions--I'll take any responses I can get. :)

A new business venture is on the horizon

So, what kind of cruel joke is that? Anyway, as anyone who reads this probably already knows, I failed my TIER III oral exam. Well, afterwards, I finally got around to eating lunch, which was Chinese food from Dragon Express, which included a fortune cookie. So any guesses as to what the fortune was? I will give you four guesses:
a) The title of this post
b) The title of this post
c) The title of this post
d) Your mom
I didn't know whether to laugh or to cry.
Anybody know of any math teaching positions that are opening up next year? I'm only halfway joking...

Sick

What a time to get sick, eh? Just one more thing to think about....or stress about...or something like that. Or is this more of a chicken and an egg thing--sick because I'm stressed? Who knows, I thought I was doing the stress thing alright--even had a fun night dancing with Caitlin and Elyssa...and then wake up so congested that writing an M025 test becomes difficult. Only 8 more days of this....

Friends are cool

Thank you to all my friends who are praying for me and thinking of me while I go crazy and even send me fun little phone messages (thanks 'Lys). It's cool when you have friends that care, and it also helps remind me that God is in control and He's taking care of me. This test isn't life or death--God is. Now, back to studying... :)