Breathe In, Breathe Out

I am currently in a perpetual state of panic that I will not be able to meet my September 1st and October 1st deadlines for turning in my synopsis and proposal. The former is to be a summary of my current body of scientific work, of things done and things to be done. The latter represents my "brainchild" of scientific creativity, which will probably end up like a desperate idea splashed on a piece of paper in hopes of passing.

These two events represent the mid-point, the do-it-or-die, in my graduate school career. We'll see if I make it through.

Asian Melissa vs. Americanized Melissa

I had a tofu stew with rice for lunch today.
(Asian Melissa 1, Americanized Melissa 0)

To get rid of my lunch breath, I started chewing gum. Went to talk to my advisor about my data, and realized I could snap on my gum while talking to him and nodding.
(Asian Melissa 1, Americanized Melissa 1)

Felt remorseful about rude chewing gum incident after I left his office. Was thinking about what Mummy would say.
(Asian Melissa 2, Americanized Melissa 1)