Hello! Life around here has been mostly busy, but mostly good. The interview I had for the research position went well, and I expect to hear news of an offer soon. It has also gotten out at my current job that I’m leaving, so there have been lots of folks coming up to ask when, what I’ll be doing next, etc. When I’ll be leaving depends mostly on how soon after the semester I can begin my new position. What I’ll be doing next is working for a year or two, then entering graduate school in the subsequent fall semester.

More recently, I’ve solicited the advice of several colleagues regarding research opportunities and future plans. Doing so has helped congeal several of the interests I’ve pursued throughout college and in my personal time. In my work and studies, I’ve gained experience in the biological and space sciences, engineering, public health, disaster relief and emergency management. I’ve also worked on projects that have ranged from building construction, to concept development to policy design. Yee-ha!

I’m looking forward to having more of a normal life when I write my last exam, receive my diploma and start a new, more relevant job.

And, Happy Birthday to my “little” brother, who called just after midnight this morning to say the festivities had already begun! Happy 20th, Bobbo, I luv ya!