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Last week I wanted to quit academia. I felt a little better about my future after some medicinal ice cream (thanks K), but was still doubting until this evening. My optimism was reverted thank to acceptance of a my first paper into a scientific journal. Although this is occurring about 18 months later than I would have liked, it is still an acceptance into a great journal and enhances my CV tremendously. Thank goodness there are some open minded scientist in the world of plant pathology. Too bad it took 2 tries to find them!