Winter is coming and so are deadlines.

It is hard to believe fall is upon us. Time has gone by so fast since we were in our short shorts and bathing suits travelling in that pick up truck to the beach. Not to mention IT IS FREEZING! Like in the negatives... already. Daylight savings times was just this past Saturday, come on mother nature!

In other news I've been dealing with so many things: friends problems, boyfriend problems, even friends of friends problems (I have no idea why I got dragged into that... awkward). Don't forget about school. Although I feel like I have the best handle on school than anything else. I've finished most of my writing projects way ahead of time. I just have to start planning out my seminar presentation for my thesis. I love presenting, so hopefully nerves won't be my biggest problem.

Masters applications are still going(ish). I've talked to my supervisor about doing research with him. News was mediocre: He wants me; he may not have money to take me. Great, thanks. I've also started looking into jobs in my field I may be able to take as a back up plan in case something falls through with Masters. Still the future scares me, but at the same time it is so interesting to explore the unknown.

This past week(end) was Halloween. I was able to enjoy the day on Thursday, and got to work the rest of the weekend. I did not regret this one bit. Working was fun AND I got no hangover in the morning.

Please tell me people understand that I am a mermaid. Some guy asked if I was Jasmine... *facepalm*

Then this Sunday my friends and I went to a prison museum which was very eery but still so 

fascinating. The stories were very interesting, definitely an experience I am glad I had. 

Reuniting

This month my school hosted "Homecoming". An event where alumni return and pretty much party. Although I worked both weekends, I wasn't working the entire weekend so I got to see everyone in the evenings. It was amazing feeling to see everyone and hang out like old times. Only thing that did not make this weekend, was that my boyfriend was not here, but I don't dwell on the bad stuff.

Literature Review, how I hate thee

Having been doing too much over the past couple weeks. I have my proposal due in about 2 weeks and the Literature review is killing me. It is taking so long to read very similar projects over and over again.

At least this weekend will be a good stress reliever, with so many of my friends coming down. And then next week I get to turn the big 22. I don't want to grow up. Growing up includes responsibilities, papers and of course adulthood. Also I have just realized I am involved in way too many things: dodgeball, volleyball, 4 different clubs, one of which I am on a committee and one which is still pending. Insane! I also realized I really must save money.

I was hoping to take a trip to Europe this coming summer, but it looks like that won't be happening. I thought it over and I think I would rather not blow all my savings on 2 months of travelling and then end up broke. Instead I am thinking I'll save up and go to Europe later (perhaps after Masters).

Speaking of Masters I have undergone interviews. None of which really intrigue me... I think I may just speak with my supervisor now and end up staying here. As much as I wanted to move away, I feel like staying is the best choice for me: Its research I want to do and with a very prestigious supervisor.

Here is a beautiful picture of my beautiful travels in Banff, Alberta. Such an amazing time. I wish I could go back. I miss my boyfriend, the nature and I really want this constant feeling of loneliness to just stop.

First Day of Classes

School has started for mostly everybody.

As most of my classes are online and I only have thesis "in class" class, I have no class until Friday.
How can do I keep myself busy?

Well interesting question. I will be using this 5th year to its full potential.

I am working (actual paying job)
I am working on school work (I have tons of time to do that so NO EXCUSES when it comes to deadlines!)
I will be joining many dance classes
Joining club(s)
Still continuing my membership in my Acapella group
And many gym visits

Luckily I have a couple of my close friends that stuck around the city/school so I don't get to feel so lonely.

Also my lab is awesome (which is where I spend most of my time), so I get to interact with lovely people every day.

Its different being on campus without everybody that I know. There are unfamiliar faces everywhere. Sometimes I get nostalgic, thinking of all the people I miss..

I am sure it'll just take some time to adapt to these circumstances.

Journey over the land.

I have taken a four hour plane across the country to hopefully begin some sort of future. But oh dear... so much work! And it feels like there is so little time!

Pictures of the adventure hopefully to come soon. So far only seeing old friends from school.

Last Day

Today is my last day of work (Yay!). It isn't even a full day too. And I wasn't in Monday or Tuesday. I really do not have much more to do so I am just sending out Master's applications still trying to set up appointments. It is pretty nerve racking, what if nothing happens? What is no one wants me? Lets hope that is not the case. I am excited for tomorrow to commence and I can start my "vacation" time.

Back to Lab

I've been back in lab for these past few weeks so there really hasn't been much to write about. I've been listening to lots of frog calls which is not so much fun (Thanks to the high frequency of spring peepers (Pseudacris crucifer) it results in given me huge headaches at the end of the day). Hopefully I'll be able to get out into the field a couple of times this week. Also work will end for me soon! And I get to fly off to see my engineer boyfriend. Exciting!! Cannot wait! I wish the time would go by faster.