How to shorthand if else in jQuery function?

In jQuery, I have a $(selector).each function with a $.get for each element.  I can use $(this) outside of the $.get function, but how do I access the parent object within the $.get callback?

• e.g. $("span")each(function(){ $(this).html("sample"); $.get("page.php", function(data) { $(this).html(data); // doesn't work $(this).parent().html(data); // doesn't work }); });

• Answer:

  I was actually able to follow this using: $("span")each(function(){ var self = $(this); $.get("page.php", function(data) { self.html(data); }); });