Wow. Had an absolutely epic time at the UCSD Biomedical Sciences graduate program retreat the past two days. Drinking with faculty and other students, hearing lots of great stories, and actually having some input into the program's development, not to mention hearing how everyone else's research is going...there's a lot to be said for that. Had several long (drunken) conversations with faculty members, including my boss. That one included him mentioning that in two years I "should have a really good story," aka have my thesis mostly finished. That was a freaking relief to hear, especially amid all the talk of moving and whatnot. Two years is what I'm now aiming for. Now I just have to start producing some data...
Another conversation with a different faculty member ended with him saying, "Shouldn't you be getting a text message right about now to rescue you?" Ah, it's great to know that the chair of the program is up on modern technology and all it's usefulness.
At any rate, I feel completely re-energized and ready to dive back into work. Maybe that had something to do with the karaoke last night? Who knows. At any rate, the retreat actually turned out to be the great bonding experience that it's supposed to be, and I'm glad.
Hanging out with some friends tonight, but tomorrow night I'll be photographing the San Diego House Party event with The Muslims and Grand Ole Party. Come on out and say hi!
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