Wow - isn't the end of the semester when everything is supposed to settle down? Today my office was hopping from 9 until I left. Even my 2:00 prospective student showed up 10 minutes before I got out of class and was therefore waiting for me when I got out. Lots of advising, lots of research, and lots of planning, since Kevin is coming in a week. Well, at least I can't say that the day dragged, right?
Figured something out today with Ian. Serve anything NOT involving his precious chicken first. Then offer chicken, because after the chicken, he will not go back to anything else. Dinner tonight, for him, was mashed potatoes and carrots (baby carrots, no molars). He's not such a fan of mashed potatoes, but if you scoop a little up and coat it in pureed carrots, all is right with the world. The kid loves carrots. So, after a decent amount of potatoes and carrots, I thought I could serve his chicken and then go back to carrot bombs. No way, Jose. Oh well, at least he had a pretty balanced dinner. Little guy is also teething, so tonight he wasn't the happiest camper.
This morning I had a pretty decent workout and then I introduced a coffeepot into the lab. I'm actually not a coffee drinker and much prefer energy drinks, but coffee's cheaper. I think my Ph.D. was sponsored by RedBull. Anyway, iced hazelnut Folgers adulterated with sugar-free hot chocolate mix, Splenda, and creamer isn't bad. I did kinda feel like I was vibrating afterwards, but I consider that a bonus.
So, nothing Earth-shattering tonight. My brain is tired. Tomorrow I should have more interesting stories - I'm helping out with science night at our local Catholic school. K-6. Should be awesome playing with the frictionless chair. :)
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