Scientist who discovered DNA's structure dies

A great man has passed away. If he only knew what he has done for everyone. May he rest in peace and his vision and brillance be carried on by those of us entering the beginning of our careers

Francis Crick (1916-2004)
Co-discoverer: Sturcture of DNA double-helix
Noble Prize Winner 1962

My body, the test tube Symptoms and Causes of Low Blood Sugars and Insulin Reactions Well, tonight I was going about my business, when the following happened:
shaking, irritability, headace, hungar, blurred vision, numbness of the lips, fast heart rate, sudden tiredness, and poor concentration. Yup, LOW BLOOD SUGAR. As soon as the shaking started I ran for my old friend...oj. I hate this when it happens. I lost 60 freaken pounds to prevent this from happening,and yet it still does. I would like to blame something, but I think I can only blame myself. I guess it is time for me to realize that I am NOT in control of everything. I HAVE to eat, regularly. I am not like "normal" people...... stupid genes.

Well, I am starting to get used to "being by myself". It is weird how being totally isolated from all your friends and family can make you aware of who you are and what you want......

My project at work is going now. I finally stopped being "the girl who plays around with the new antibodies" to the "girl who works on morphine receptor knockout tumor samples". Both are basically the same thing, except I have to pay more attention to my pictures with the second title. I have to bake more cookies for the people at work, since Mark and Sil didn't get them yesterday. I don't think it will be a problem, since I am EXTREMELY bored (another sign I had low blood sugar, I called Hemant and told him I was "fucking bored". I hardly ever swear, and yet tonight it's like I have Tourettes syndrome!).

I was tempted to buy a mandolin today. There is something about having 3-4 hours of free time a night that compells me to play music. Unfortunately I don't have my bass, my favorite instrument, or my clarinet. I could play piano, but I am so out of practice.

Three days until Vancouver. I hope that I do well with my poster. It should be fun.

Today is Karen's 21st birthday.  I wish I could have been there for her.  When I called her she was at the liquor store buying who know what.   She was hesitant to take my suggestion of Bailey's or of Honeyweiss.   

Well, I am basically sitting here waiting for Hemant to call back or for Matt to call.   Maybe I could make it a contest between the two....... but what would the winner get?   Actually, my low blood sugar has made me very tired, so I think I will turn off my phone and go to bed.   I don't owe anyone apologies for taking care of myself.

I am listening to one of my roomates play piano right now.  He is trying to play a duet, but hasn't practiced with his partner before.   Today I stained wound sections with a new antibody.   I basically spent eight hours trying it out, only to find out that something went wrong.  At least I got a walking/frappacino break in, otherwise I might have gone insane and climbed the walls from boredom.   I hate the fact that I am not learning anything new in the this rotation.  I feel like I am wasting time.   
On another note, Matt couldn't come for the weekend.   I know I shouldn't be upset about this, but yet I am.   It is easy for me to blame his mom, and not look at the real reason why I am upset, I am lonely.  Sure, I have two roomates, but they have been here for four years already and have their own lives.   I feel like I am intruding most of the time I spend here.   
Ok, enough of the "feel sorry for me" crap.   I do have something fun coming up: Derek is coming for lunch tomorrow.   Since neither of us could come up with a place to meet, we are meeting on the corner of Washington and Oak.    I think if I was meeting anyone other that Derek I would feel a little like a hooker, but since he is going to seminary, I don't feel so bad.  
Well, I need to take out my contacts and try to relax.

I am spending a lazy morning/afternoon today. Last night was my first night "alone" in the apartment. Jon was on call and Kirk left for the weekend. I tried to get some 1st year MSTP people together, but nothing materialized. I think tonight I am going to go to a Twins game with some of the them however (some Anaheim.....I can't make it to your games...but beat Toronto anyway.) Last night I was alone, so I treated myself in a Sex in the City marathon, sadly finishing the first twelve episodes of season six in one night. I laughed a lot, and learned how to run my computer's DVD player (note to anyone reading this, a new and larger TV plus a DVD/VCR player and a new stereo with input acceptors are now on my birthday and Christmas wish lists....only five shopping months left...). The show was hilarious, and I laughed a lot. My only break was to bug Matt, since I know he is the only person it is safe to call past 11PM.
Oh, Dr. Hebbel, the man I am rotating with, received a Reagents award from the university (Star Tribune online, free registration may be required). He came into the lab all dressed up, which is very unusual for him (he sort of reminds me of Jimmy Buffet, Margaritaville must be playing daily when he picks his clothes) I like it in the lab so far, but I am definitely going to test out my other rotation before committing.
Well, I am going to hop on my now fixed bike and go work out. Then it is off running errands. I swear, I only move my car on weekends!

Moving and other activies have kept me from updating for a while. I am now settled into my new apartment. I really like the place. Right now I am typing from my bed, as I now have wireless internet capability. My Fourth of July weekend was lot of fun since Matt came to visit. I am definately getting more confident about having to drive around the Cities. I think tomorrow I am going to head up the Roseville to the mall. I can't really spend money, but it is nice to get around. Plus I need to get some new pillowcases to replace my now pink ones (they were originally lavendar). Tomorrow is also when I met the rest of the people who signed on for this year's MD/PhD class. I am looking forward to that.