Author Archives: Amanda

Now, I am a scientist and, so, I quantify. It’s sort of what I do. (I also research, test, and experiment, but I digress.) Anyhow, my last post generated a lot more comments than I thought it would. It gave … Continue reading →

You will be assimilated.* Our lab has acquired two new undergrads for (at least) the summer months. If they work out well, then they’ll have the option to come back for the fall semester. (I like to think of this … Continue reading →

We’ve been invaded by the in-laws! Well, they were invited, but invaded sounds so much funnier 🙂 It’s a strange weekend for them to come up because Dr. Man is on call and he’s been sick for the past week. … Continue reading →

Something partially worked. Well, it has worked enough that I know what’s wrong and it can be fixed and I can get salvageable stuff out of this and it’s wonderful. Strangely enough I don’t feel like quitting now. I feel … Continue reading →

In my effort to milk this for as many posts as possible to make it through EcoGeoFemme’s interview questions, I bring you this question: How is the biking to work going? Well, it’s going not so great. See a few … Continue reading →

Apparently, I’m not the only person who has ever considered quitting and doing something else. I enjoy science (well, not as much recently), but, as I’ve been told, Science is Not A Care Bear Tea Party. I think that comment … Continue reading →

I have thoughts about things, but nothing really coherent. So, I figured I’d start a list: This is the first time that I’ve seriously considered quitting grad school. I know that I have enough to master out and that I … Continue reading →

I’m following Psyc Girl’s example and making the most out of these interview questions that EcoGeoFemme asked me (many moons ago). I’m going to start with the first question she asked me: How did you decide to get into biochemistry?  … Continue reading →

“Fluid filled.” Never have two better words ever been spoken in the English language. Everything is fine. I’m so relieved. Thank you all for your kind comments!