bronwynrh | Monday, Monday

I had a computer-free weekend. I didn't PLAN to have a computer-free weekend, but there you have it. The draw of the couch and abject laziness win again.

On tap this week:
Finishing my poster for the meeting (yes, I thought it was finished but I have a mentor who says, "Do what you want, but you forgot this bit of data. . . " *sigh* I have SO MUCH DATA on my poster, it's a little nuts. Gotta work on it some more, maybe I'll be able to print it this afternoon.

Do I have time to run a biofilm experiment? Hmmmm. Yes I do. Just barely. Good. Oy. Lab-free weekend too, almost. Oops.

Gotta call the doctor to see about canceling the flex sig tomorrow. Since I quit the Topamax, well, let's just say things are moving smoothly. I have no desire to go through another invasive procedure if I don't really have to. *cross fingers* he won't be pissy about it. I'll go for the consult, but no procedure.
Edit: I just called and cancelled the (good god, the woman actually used the word "colonoscopy") procedure. I kept the consult, don't know why. I think my specialists are pretty worthless at this point. I asked her to call me back if the doctor has a problem with the cancellation. Erg.

I have an appt with my neurologist this week, too. Maybe I'll let him know how unhappy I am that he never, not once, spoke with me about the GI misery Topamax could cause me. Now I'm going to be faced with another choice - which drugs now? Or none at all? Live with migraines like mine and you'll know that this is a difficult choice to make. :-/

If I have time, I'm going to weed and mulch this week. I think I want to go buy some more bulbs, too. I wonder if I have enough money to buy all the bulbs I'd like. Doubt it.

I miss my man. Love and distance are two things that are painful in combination. Patience, grasshopper. Everything in its time, right?

Friday morning, I leave for Victoria, B.C. We're taking the long route, so we won't get there until the next day. It'll be me, my advisor, Thomas and Chris from the lab next door. Gail is taking the short route and will meet us there. So it'll be me and the guys. Er. Wheeee?

Then a whole week of meeting - I don't get home until the following Saturday - lots of science, biofilms talk, microbiology out the whazoo. Oh yes, and a small matter of an interview with a PI from the CDC. I'm starting to look for jobs, now. Zoiks. I hope I can keep my calm - be anxiety-free - and do well. I want my brain to stay on track.

And in amongst all that, I need to finish editing this chapter (for the second time) and read read read read read.

I'm exhausted just thinking about it.