Yup, I'm still alive... just studying my brains out for my Oral Qualifying Exam on April 15th (ironically... Tax Day!). Basically, I'm going to have to stand up in front of a bunch of professors for a couple hours and answer every question they throw at me. If I demonstrate to their satisfaction that I still remember everything I ever learned about chemistry, they will smile upon me and allow me to remain in the PhD program. If not.... well, let's just hope I pass.
On the other hand... last week was awesome! About a dozen great friends from college (and Eva-Lynn's parents!) came and visited over spring break. We had a blast, and, of course, collectively took well over a thousand photos and videos. With all the Orals studying I need to do, I won't have a chance to sort through them for a couple weeks, but I'll get some of the best ones up eventually.
In the meantime, here's a glimpse into the
real life of a mad scientist (aka, Me) courtesy of the comic
Abstruse Goose.... (click to make it bigger...)
The sad thing is, I've actually done most of that stuff before.....
