through my thoughts
through my emotions
through my actions
experience my divinity
experience my humanity

Mindfully. Peacefully.

( the progress report )

Heading to Chicago tomorrow for a conference. Working on my presentation. 4 am start time. My back aches. Must pack meds. Good thing M is driving. We get to use one of the new hybrid gov fleet car. It was pretty neat watching the car trailer get into the parking lot, unload the vehicles and pack up the old ones. I'm hoping we can get back before ( Read more... )

H1N1 is being compared to SARS. I just got an email from FAS & State that our anticipated trip to China might be postponed. Currently, though, we are to route direct (ORD-PEK) rather than fly through Hong Kong. I'm going to ask the Rh about infection risks given my compromised immune system next appointment. TB is prevalent in China. I also have ( Read more... )

Remember that interview in Chicago back in November? My measure of success was to get on the "list." Well ( Read more... )

Boss is back in town and is taking names and kicking ass in the "relocation" of our labs.

I am three for three in grant writing for 2008-2009. I was awarded a postdoctoral research associate who is hired and working productively (value: $110K)); my proposal for a Midwest Area Undergraduate Summer Interns for this summer was selected (value: $5K); and I was just informed that my proposal to travel to the People's Republic of China for a ( Read more... )

I put in some cuts for y'all.

( relocation due to stimulus )

There is only one channel still broadcasting in analog. One station is broadcasting directions to convert digital in spanish. Another channel provides a nice set of instructions on DIY connecting AV equipment for digital conversion ( Read more... )

Success is meaningless if you can’t measure when, where and how you’ll feel fulfilled. -- http://www.illuminatedmind.net/Read more... )

Apparently, I'm not a very good actor. I haven't shared a lot at work about my health and Tig's health issues. Yesterday, K stopped by my office and asked me what was wrong and whether she could help. The group has noticed that I am withdrawn (and not just writing in my cave) and have "sad eyes." Oh well. I thought I was projecting an aura of ( Read more... )