summer is almost over!

It's almost the end of summer. In 3 weeks, I start my first quarter as a second year graduate student at UCI and in 14 weeks I will finally be on a jet plane home. I still have a good amount of replicating to do; ideally I'd have it done in the next 3 weeks though as the days pass that is looking less and less like a possibility.

I have resigned from my position as a CA because of visa issues. I found out I can't both CA and TA during the academic year so I let go of the lower paying position. I'm not too upset about it because I quickly found a way to keep myself busy; I'm picking up an extra class for the quarter because it may not be offered again in the 5 years that I'll be here. I'm moving right across the street to an unfurnished apartment, a spot I was offered very timely. It's really cheap rent, the cheapest you can get around these parts so I'm happy and furniture is cheap when you rely on craigslist and ikea.

I'm sorta ready for the summer to end, and for the quarter to get going. Mostly because I'm ready to be home for Christmas and be done with all the work I have to do. In the next 15 weeks or so I have to pass two classes, finish my replication paper and pass my oral comprehensive exams. If I can do that, I will receive my masters and be on a plane home for what will be the best Christmas break of my life.

Just got to make it there....