Even though it may just be a gesture or allusion to a break, Spring Break still puts me in a rather good mood if only it means that Spring is here (or right around the corner)! I know for many of us graduate students it only means we don't attend classes. Other than this, life, family, and work goes on even if we need a break.....I know I just got back from Budapest, but a tropical spring break vacation sounds dandy and feels like a necessity...

This past week essentially boiled down to adjusting back to this time zone and playing catch-up with all of my classes. Budapest was a delight (and I highly recommend it), but it certainly disrupted my school routine. The performances went really well, the audience was quite receptive, and we still managed to see some must-see Hungarian sites. However, I'm still a little hesitant with the food as it can only be described as the antithesis of how I normally eat. Nevertheless, a good time was had by us all...

Other than this, life goes back to normal: Research, Class, Thesis, and Rehearsals with the MN Opera and a show at the Southern Theater in May. I completely forgot that my Ethics class starts after spring break, which I am looking forward to since I find ethical conundrums and debate quite fascinating, particularly in the realm of public health and bioethics.

Happy almost-Spring!