Had a fairly eventful few days, which is a major part of the reason for the lack of posting.
thurs - a mini Cference for people working on my area of research. Absolutely fantastic to get together with people that are working in the same area, and they were pretty interested in my research too. Had a meeting with the supervisor, and it looks like the timetable I am setting is the same as the one he thinks I should be working to. And he also thinks it is possible. Fantasias of happiness.
fri - another day of listening to researchers, and heard a Very Exciting talk on mathematical modelling of biological events - felt like starting to look for a postdoc in the area. but I probably won't due to the great leaders job. Great to feel so excited again though.
sat - more Cference, and this time on ethics and morals and funding and thoroughly depressing.
Sun - caught the ferry with the brat. Hubby in tears to see us go, and also with the stress of getting everyone out of the house on time. Left the car seat (which is essential) behind when we got on the boat, but hubby put it in the luggage after we had waved good-bye. Excellent. Crossing was terrible coming out the heads with 3 m swells and some queeziness. Kid had 'sore tummy' but then fell asleep, and the sea calmed so I snoozed too.
On the drive to parents home was grilled on the progress of the thesis by Pa, and I realized how unsupportive father can be. He never does tell you he is pleased or impressed about anything until the thing is finished. So the fact the book is progressing steadily apparently is of no import. No wonder I didn't know I had a brain when I was at home, or that I wasn't a totally revolting person. Pa wouldn't tell you anything good about yourself until you were perfect. Good thing other people told me of the things I can do well!
Mon - raining steadily today, but went to see friend I have known for 30 years now, and she is looking better and more stable than I have seen her in ages. She made a bad marriage and has spent a long time getting over it and the divorce. Good to see her getting on well with herself.
I'm enjoying doing no actual thesis work for a few days. I am supposed to get heaps done while I am living at home alone for the next week or two - I had better live up to expectations - heh.
Posted by Toni at September 8, 2003 08:53 PM