argh.

Well, the semester's coming to an end finally. That's both good and bad. Good of course because it's almost over, bad because I've got so much crap to do! Usually, the last two weeks of a semester are pretty busy for me, usually working most of the time. But, I do that already. I've got 3 papers to write, 2 presentations to prepare, 1 ridiculous remote sensing (time-consuming computer crap) project to do, several more labs and homework, and finals as well. This semester has been kicking my ass the whole time. I haven't really had a chance to relax. Well, I guess we took some time off in October, but we had to hustle to catch up on that stuff. I'm very tired of working all the time, and I'm very much looking forward to having a break. I can't even remember the last time I got to ride my bike somewhere besides to school and back, or to the shop...
Speaking of bikes, I've got a new one in the works, which I aim to do under $100. I figure if I don't have time to ride them, I can at least prepare them for when I do have time. I have been scavenging parts at work that Mike didn't want around anymore. I got the frame (+fork, campy headset, campy seatpost, BB, pedals, and cranks) for $30, an early 90's DuraAce rear wheel for $5, front wheel for free, and Cinelli bar/stem for $10. All I need now are brakes, tires, bar tape, and a saddle. Oh, and some cassette spacers and a chain...
Anywho, I've decided I don't think I want to continue and get a Ph.D. Certainly not now, probably never. I just really don't want to spend this much time at school all the time. This semester has certainly made me more efficient and conscious of time. I very much miss having free time. Christmas break should be wonderful...
I'm planning on taking less class next semester, and those should be less time-consuming. Maybe I'll actually have time to ride. Kristen on the other hand will be taking 24 credits next semester (she's taking 23 now). No matter how hard I try, I can't convince her to ease it back a little. She wants to get out at the same time as me, but she's going to be so sick of school by the time she does... She's crazy. And she reads this. You are crazy Kristen! Crazy, crazy, crazy!!!
Righty then, back to work... (Yay for the weekend, more time for work...)