. ruby anderson

[everett howe]

EVERETT 1 NEW MESSAGE Is that where all the cool kids go?

[everett howe]

EVERETT 2 NEW MESSAGES That's one of my favorite flavors. Do you know what you're doing for spring break yet?

[everett howe]

EVERETT 1 NEW MESSAGE Try California, haha.

[everett howe]

EVERETT 1 NEW MESSAGE Not really, maybe once or twice a year. The last time was the end of summer, my advisor made me take my vacation time.

[everett howe]

EVERETT 1 NEW MESSAGE I usually work through the holidays too. There's always something to be done. I probably shouldn't even leave anywhere for spring break.

[everett howe]

EVERETT 1 NEW MESSAGE I take breaks to go to secret cafes, does that count?

[everett howe]

EVERETT 1 NEW MESSAGE I’d go again, I liked it. It would feel a little sacrilegious if I went without you though.

[everett howe]

EVERETT 1 NEW MESSAGE Tough terms but I can agree to that. What are you doing over there now, making a snowman?

[everett howe]

EVERETT 1 NEW MESSAGE Is it a special occasion? I don't want to keep you.

[everett howe]

EVERETT 2 NEW MESSAGES What happened that was so bad? I hope it's not Mirren, I was just starting to tolerate her.

[everett howe]

EVERETT 1 NEW MESSAGE You’re young and in college, I think that’s normal.

[everett howe]

EVERETT 1 NEW MESSAGE Yeah I figured you would have some sort of pact to be here together.

[everett howe]

EVERETT 1 NEW MESSAGE That tracks. Even if it's not all perfect, it's still pretty admirable to have longtime friends like that. It's rare.

[everett howe]

EVERETT 1 NEW MESSAGE What, like from my childhood? I keep in touch with a few people from undergrad, but everyone is spread out across the country and world. It was usually more competitive than friendly.

[everett howe]

EVERETT 1 NEW MESSAGE There are a few people I tolerate I guess. A lab mate, a postdoc, a few other people in my cohort.