Today

~"Celebrating" birthday/half-birthday with a dear friend--in person!
~Long nap (more than 2 hours)!
~Technically on "break" but working on a grant proposal and facility IRB application for one project and a concept paper for another project.
~Taking time out from writing for a movie/popcorn night with family!

Recent Happenings

Here are few of the major happenings from the past week:
~Pulling my 4th ever (I think) "all-nighter" only a couple of weeks after the previous one I had hoped would be my last.  I am now hoping this was the last one, but not going to count on it.
~Finally graduating with a Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences from Iowa State University!  This was *only* 1 1/2 years later than intended. Considering the obstacles that presented themselves, I am grateful and excited to have even finished!
~Earning my first B+ since high school.  Sigh. :(  In light of what else was going on this semester, I am actually very grateful I received a B+.  It could have been much worse.
~Discovering new pain management options and tricks. Unfortunately, these have been from necessity.
~Learning it is possible to become overwhelmed from good things as well as from difficulties.  
~Looking forward to going back to Lincoln in a few days for an actual break!!!!!

Snow!

It snowed overnight! I woke to a beautiful white world this morning.  Plans have been changed, but nothing serious.  I am enjoying getting to work from home.  So far, we have gotten ~10.5 inches and it is still snowing lightly.  After two very mild and nearly snow-free winters, this snow is very welcome!  We need moisture and I would love to have a white Christmas!