Wow, now we're getting serious

So, as some of my readers may know, my girlfriend and I have been dating for a couple of years now. Much of this time has been long distance, and we've spent quite a ridiculous amount of cell phone minutes (all thankfully free, as we have the same carrier).

Recently, we realized that we both (a) need new phones, (b) are almost done with our mandatory 2-year plans, and (c) might save some money by purchasing a 'family' plan. Amusingly, though, we've both been a little bit nervous about going ahead with this. After all, sharing a cell plan is commitment.

I find it interesting how the world's standards of relationship status have changed so quickly. Are you dating on facebook? Do you share passwords? How often do you text each other? But sharing a cell plan... well, that's practically marriage.

We actually don't know if it's worth it monetarily to do so, but I just find it amusing that the idea gave us so much pause.

My fame precedes me

I'm finally back from studying from my oral qualifiers, and I'll inaugurate resumed blogging with a guest column over at To Whom It May Concern, one of the most amusing blogs I read.

Enjoy! And now when you read my blog, you'll be reading from a PhD Candidate instead of a mere PhD student. Can't you tell the difference?