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I think I may have made a chemistry breakthrough today! Instead of using a particular base (which didn't seem to be letting a specific reaction happen), I decided that we needed a stronger base, and to perform the whole thing in water rather than an organic and/or harmful solvent. We'll find out on Monday when I can test my products. It's so exciting! My professor says that if it works, he'll dance at my wedding (because it's something we've been trying to figure out for weeks).
I don't know if it'll work, but it's much easier to be the optimist.
So, honestly, I love what I'm doing this summer. I do like bookselling and (most of) what it entails, but it's a different kind of satisfaction I get when I can carry out these reactions and get the results that I'm looking for. It also helps that I'm around, like, two people all day. I just prefer some peace and quiet and chemistry. Really, can I ask for much more than that?
I'm not sure what I'll do when the research stuff ends. I mean, unless I'm working in a lab, I'll go back to B&N, but I can't help but feel a pit in my stomach when I think about leaving my chemistry work behind. Perhaps I can just take it back to Worcester State with me when I (more than likely) do some more research for Dr. Kerr next semester. That makes me feel a little better.
But, on the whole, it's almost impossible to be stressed out, even when I think about it ending. In combination with my awesome love, my awesome home, and my awesome friends, this summer is shaping up to be... well, awesome. :)
I don't know if it'll work, but it's much easier to be the optimist.
So, honestly, I love what I'm doing this summer. I do like bookselling and (most of) what it entails, but it's a different kind of satisfaction I get when I can carry out these reactions and get the results that I'm looking for. It also helps that I'm around, like, two people all day. I just prefer some peace and quiet and chemistry. Really, can I ask for much more than that?
I'm not sure what I'll do when the research stuff ends. I mean, unless I'm working in a lab, I'll go back to B&N, but I can't help but feel a pit in my stomach when I think about leaving my chemistry work behind. Perhaps I can just take it back to Worcester State with me when I (more than likely) do some more research for Dr. Kerr next semester. That makes me feel a little better.
But, on the whole, it's almost impossible to be stressed out, even when I think about it ending. In combination with my awesome love, my awesome home, and my awesome friends, this summer is shaping up to be... well, awesome. :)