Entirely school-related post about which you probably (and justifiably) don't care.

I'm pretty hyped about my work at the moment. The Florida trip went really well, and it's time to take the plunge and set up some pilot experiments in the greenhouse. I always enjoy road trips with my advisor, as we end up talking a lot about science and research (and music and departmental politics), and I have the opportunity to bring up all of my wild and crazy ideas for discussion.

I have two big projects hovering over me right now: My prospectus defense, and my Chemical Ecology research proposal. I'm almost ready for the defense, and just need to put some polish on the PowerPoint. The research proposal is where I need to focus the bulk of my attention, and my prof told me Monday "don't waste your life on it, you're doing fine in the class."

Finals week is May 5, and I will be done with both of these monstrosities by then. At which point I am going to take a few days off and glue myself to my neglected game consoles.

And then start studying for my comps. :P