Are Things Looking Up?

I didn't get any good results today. Disappointing, but at least I think we've found the problem. And it seems to be highly likely that THAT IS the source of all our troubles with the Machine.

Can it be solved without hurting the final goal? I hope so. We need more light on each sample. I know this doesn't make sense, but no one has done this yet and IF successful, this can result in a research article in itself. I hope it'll work, not because of the publishing possibility, but because I spent so time and effort on it. Not only that. Today, I heard that the presentation on Monday went really well, and the funding looks set to continue for this work.

This pieces of good news came at just the right time. I'm optimistic that the problems can be solved.

I went for my first haircut in Sweden today. My first in any European country. While I cannot say this is the best ever, but neither is it the worst. At least she didn't butcher my hair. Now, my face looks less round, and I don't have such a huge head of hair that explodes without wax and tickles my ears. It's a rather pleasant feeling, actually. I feel so much lighter now, and seem to be able to think more clearly. Ah... the wonders of a haircut. That's why I insist on getting one just before just before the study week. More space to absorb information by diffusion.

I'm rather optimistic now. I hope this feeling continues, and my work here improves and progresses.

I'll be leaving for a short break for recharging my batteries tomorrow afternoon, until Sunday. There will not be any internet or TV so I will not be updating anything. A Good Friday-Easter break.

Coincidently this week is known as the 'silent week'. Rather apt, since the students are all on their breaks and for some reason the streets in the mornings are rather empty. No students, lesser workers. I guess everyone has gone or will be going home for Easter celebrations. Not church celebrations I think, but celebrations nonetheless, with tonnes and tonnes of sweets and chocolates. Woohoo!

You wouldn't think this is the silent week if you hear me in the labs working during the last two days. Curses aplenty.

Current mood: Pleasant