Wow, it is really nice to be in Chicago in the Spring. Summer and Winter really bite, but Spring and Fall are great.
Work is going well. I have been working for a couple of years now to collect data for my main project, and that is all finally coming to a head right now. In the next few weeks, I anticipate completely wrapping this project up and sending out a first author manuscript. I'll update as this progresses.
Great news: I bought a tenor banjo this week! I traded a guitar and fiddle plus a little cash for my new c. 1930 Ludwig Dixie tenor banjo. I ordered some new strings yesterday which I think will really add to the sound, but it plays fine already. Good times! K is thrilled.
Volleyball season is back up and running. We are doing much better so far this season compared to the last one. Most importantly, we have fun and don't get too testy on the court (usually). Softball will also be starting soon (May sometime). Did I mention that Spring is great here?
Not much else going on. I hope all of my friends are well.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Chaos
I haven't posted in a while because things don't seem to be postworthy lately. That is to say that all recent happenings have maintained a status equal to or less than "unremarkable." I think it's important to post regularly, though, so I will just post random thoughts, I guess. You may not notice any difference.
We are having a late snow storm here in Chicago, but the weather is just warm enough to keep it from stacking up. It's not that odd to see snow in April, I think, but the volume has been surprising people. No worries, though. My tomato seeds are happily germinating in the basement, next to the water heater, and should be ready to move to peat pellets soon. Since I have so little yard space (about enough room for an adult snow angel), I will gardening in containers this year. As a result, I have chosen some small heirloom tomato varieties from Victory Seeds. I will post photos of the plants and their fruit as the summer comes and goes, assuming I can get them to work (should be fine).
We are having a late snow storm here in Chicago, but the weather is just warm enough to keep it from stacking up. It's not that odd to see snow in April, I think, but the volume has been surprising people. No worries, though. My tomato seeds are happily germinating in the basement, next to the water heater, and should be ready to move to peat pellets soon. Since I have so little yard space (about enough room for an adult snow angel), I will gardening in containers this year. As a result, I have chosen some small heirloom tomato varieties from Victory Seeds. I will post photos of the plants and their fruit as the summer comes and goes, assuming I can get them to work (should be fine).
Nothing new at work, aside from my data, which I won't relay here, as it is not of general interest. I'll save it for the journals. I am still trying to guess what may happen to me after my time in this lab ends (in a year, unless something changes $$$-wise). Toward that end, I am applying for all of the jobs in the Midwest that I think I can compete for, and some that I know I can't. Can't hurt to try. I have been invited for precisely 0 interviews, but that's OK . . . for now. Something will give eventually, if I keep trying. I hope.
Tonight is the second game in my team's Volleyball season. We try to play something all the time, and this Vball season will carry us into the softball season. It's a nice pastime, and it gets me out of K's hair at least one night per week. She is a person who recharges during "alone time," unlike me. I'm more gregarious and draw energy from being around other people. I also enjoy doing things alone, but I have the most fun hanging with friends. Anyway, we are out to win second match in a row, which we have never done. Could be a big night!
Here's hoping.
