Get over it.

I noticed over the last few days some slight reluctance to post anything. I suppose some of it stems from slight intimidation. The majority of the blogs I read are all grad, post-doc, or PhD level scientists. What the heck would I have to contribute as an undergrad? Probably not much...but I'm trying. The purpose of me starting this blog was to interact more....so....I need to get off my butt and do it.

Of course, for the past two weeks I've been in the throes of severe slacker-itis. Not quite proud about this, but after not seeing many of my friends for a 4 month stretch, it's been good to get out and see faces again. And as far as seasons go, I fall in love with summer...so I've been trying to spend as much time as possible outdoors.

I did speak with the grad student who pretty much runs our lab. He said there's some stuff we need to get moving, but today being Friday, even he wants to get in, get it done, and then head out for the weekend. Next week it's back to work. The senior student that I was assisting graduated, and consequently is MIA for the most part. I'm resolving to lose my slacker-itis and get back to it; there is work that is sitting in limbo that I know the PhD I work under wants done and published.

Sometimes I feel like I'm working backward. The work I do is mainly PCR/DGGE gel based to illustrate population diversity for a set of organisms and environments. And yet, I'm currently taking Organic Chem. My maturity and willingness are there...but I'm still a baby in some respects. The best I can do is pay attention, follow the lead, and learn from every step of the way.

All that said, I'm thoroughly enjoying my organic chem class. I've heard a fair amount of horror stories about o.chem, but it's a lot of fun for me. Maybe I'll change my tune as the summer semester wears on....
Off to do the homework....I'm considering taking it pool-side today. I'm wondering if this is a completely asinine thing to do...but hell, I'm writing the rules as I go along here.