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Wednesday, 13 October 2004
*sigh*...
Mood:
 irritated
Now Playing: Dr. Phil
WARNING: I'm about to vent & I'm PMSing, so if you don't care, then don't read.
So there are good things & not so great things happening in the lab. We're finally getting to the point where we're considering some new studies (including a potential first-year project for myself -- yay!). I guess the only thing that I don't enjoy about the lab is the lab-dynamics themselves. Here's the situation: there are 2 graduate students in my lab, including myself. The other grad student has been there awhile & is very particular about how things are done. In some ways that's been good -- I can learn how to run things, do surgeries, etc.; but in other ways it's kinda been a pain in the ass, especially when she criticizes what I do (& I really hate it when she does it in front of our advisor). Yes, this is my first year in this lab & I don't know how everything works yet, so I need a little time to get used to it & learn the ropes. Not only that, but it kinda feels like I'm still the "outsider" sometimes -- like, she's only glad I'm there when it's convenient for her.
Now, it hasn't been all bad -- she's been very helpful at times -- but sometimes it's just the little things that get at you.
Ugh... hopefully things will get better over time, once she realizes that I'm a competent & capable graduate student & I'm in that lab for a reason -- to gain knowledge & experience, & eventually to leave there with a PhD.
Till next time...
<3,
Amber
Posted by amc10albion at 5:22 PM EDT
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Tuesday, 12 October 2004
Monday, 11 October 2004
Time for an update...
Mood:
 chillin'
Well, I finally got to a point where I could take a break & relax, so I figured it was about time for an update.
Since my last update, I spent a long weekend at home full of much needed R&R, visiting with my family, & playtime with Colt  Colt
(isn't that the cutest picture you've ever seen?! He's about 3X that size now, but still all puppy!).
Then it was back to Kent State & classes & working in the lab.
This past Friday I began learning the BSR surgery that we use in some of our procedures. It's going to take some time to learn all the parts of it, but I know I'm up for it. I'll let you know how that goes...
Today I practiced the neonate spinal transection that the Joynes lab does in some of their studies. Kelly & I are hoping that we'll get good enough to be able to help out in that lab when needed...
Let's see... what else? I'm sure there's some other stuff, but I'm kinda tired (wore out from finishing up a mid-term). I promise to update again soon...
Till next time...
<3,
Amber :-)
Posted by amc10albion at 10:34 PM EDT
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Friday, 24 September 2004
An elephant lives in apt. 315...
Mood:
 cheeky
... & it plays the drums, too.
Yes, I can hear EVERY SINGLE STEP made by the person that lives above me. And then late at night, just as I'm wanting to fall asleep, I often hear a slight thumping noise -- just loud & annoying enough to keep me awake (& I'm a light sleeper, so it doesn't take much to keep me awake). ugh!
In other news, I survived another week of grad school:
This past weekend I attended a psych conference in Baltimore -- fun times & got to hear about a lot of great studies going on in the learning/conditioning labs around the US.
The rest of the week has been me trying to catch up on homework & housework.
Eric visited me for a couple days -- the plan was for him to visit OSU, but it turns out that he'll be doing that next week (so hopefully I'll get to see him again soon!).
And today was a somewhat productive day in the lab. We're planning on starting to run some rats next week, so I'll finally get to learn how to run the equipment, & give me some insight into what types of projects I'll get to do in the lab.
I'm feeling a little more comfortable in the lab, & I think that I can actually see myself doing all of grad school in the Fountain lab. I'm still planning on learning the surgeries & such going on in a couple of the other labs, but I'm getting more & more excited about what possible directions I could take in my research. So, we'll see what happens...
Side note: I think I'm getting a cold -- boo!
Till next time...
<3,
Amber :-)
Monday, 20 September 2004
Do you cluck or do you roar?
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Jolly good, wot! Anyone for tennis? That'll be ten ponies, guv. You're the epitome of everything that is english. Yey :) Hoist that Union Jack!
How British are you?
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As if you needed another reason to say that I'm boring...
How random are you?
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Which flock do you follow?
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Tuesday, 14 September 2004
Lonliness dominates you. You can hide it well, but
its there, and your friends can see it. You
constantly feel alone, and need to do things to
fill your time. Your afraid to tell people
this, but sooner or later it gets out in a bad
way, and you think you screwed up everything.
And when you are in love is when you are sad
the most. (Please Vote)
What Emotion Dominates you?
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"You must remember this, a kiss is still a
kiss". Your romance is Casablanca. A
classic story of love in trying times, chock
full of both cynicism and hope. You obviously
believe in true love, but you're also
constantly aware of practicality and societal
expectations. That's not always fun, but at
least it's realistic. Try not to let the Nazis
get you down too much.
What Romance Movie Best Represents Your Love Life?
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