Student SPHere 2008-09

Well school is done for the summer. I managed to finish my biostats final just in time to catch my preferred bus last weds. The semester finished up nicely for me and just in time too. The day before my last final a grant proposal, I had been waiting for was posted. So now I am pretty busy working on that proposal. I am also using the summer break to really focus on finishing up our paper on critical pharmaceutical products. Its coming along nicely. So basically the summer is time for me to focus more on work, as school is not a priority (I am not taking any summer classes). I am going to be enjoying the break from balancing the demands of academic life and work life.

It feels kinda weird being done with my third year of grad school. I feel like I am closer to the end goal, graduating in 2011 yet realizing that a lot still has to happen to make that a reality. One of my goals this summer is to finalize my committee, which should not be to difficult. Its one of many things I need to accomplish to graduate by 2011 (that sure seems like a long way off).

Megan and I were able to spend the weekend in Iowa at her youngest brothers graduation party. It was pretty fun and relaxing. A nice way to finish off the semester. He is going to be going to Luther (our alma matter). One of my younger brothers graduates tomorrow and will be heading off to Montana State. Since he is my brother, I thought I would do a little bragging. A few weeks ago his high school team (him and another guy) finished 37 out of 273 team at the Vex robotics world championships (there were colleges competing too). He taught himself most of what he needed to know for the competition, so its going to be cool to watch him continue to learn robotics stuff in college. Needless to say we are pretty proud of him.

Well I hope everyone has a great summer. Its been fun blogging and sharing this past year with you all. Stay safe and enjoy the beautiful weather we are having. I know I am planning on spending lots of it outside in our yard.