ok, so I know my last running tagged post said I was a proud penguin. But even penguins want to do their best. So I have started a speed training program in preparation for my next half-marathon. I figured I have two under my belt, so this third attempt will be a good opportunity to see how much I can push myself. My dad gave me a bunch of great ( Read more... )

So after being rejected from Nature once (see previous post). We decided to re-organize the manuscript, try some new experiments, and resubmit somewhere else. During these preparations, (and a month after the initial rejection) we receive this email.

( surprise! )

My paper is being submitted tonight! At least that's what my boss says. We'll see if it actually happens. I'm sure I'll get 5000 emails tonight before all is said and done. I know the paper is more important, but I have to prepare for journal club darnit. The PI that scheduled me to give lab meeting on friday and journal club the following ( Read more... )