You were quite right to defriend me a long time back - this is my first foray onto LJ in more than three years. And probably my last for another long period. So just wanted to say that I hope you are well. Did you finish your PhD? I hope so. If you know my name in the real world, google me and you'll find out what I'm up to, professionally at least. Personally, it worked out well. If you remember the trauma I had after having unexpected feelings for someone I thought I should never have loved... well, that was nearly five years ago, we're still together, and getting married in the summer. :)