AARRRGGGHHHH!

[naturallypixie]

I am so irritated with this place! Nothing works right! I am currently attempting to open a program that will open in everybody else's account on this damn computer, but mine. It is crappy software anyway, but is the only DNA aligning tool we have!!!! Not that I need it all of the time because my DNA sequencing reaction don't work most of the time either. There are holes in the wall of thecell culture rroom and very dificult to keep things clean. Sterile is not even an option. The air conditioner in lab is broken and has been for about three weeks, so we have the windows open. Dust and leaves and crap blow into the lab constantly. Every day when I come in I must wipe off my desk before using it because the dust is so deep. SIGH Right now, I so wanna go home. Why did I drag my new husband to another country again? I must be insane. Do I really need a PhD? Even If I do get one from here, I can't get anybody in the states to tell me if it would be accepted in the US. There was no question when Hopkins was involved, but now that they are not, who know's? Baltimore sure is lovely this time of year. (refer back to my "insane" comment earlier) Yes, we may be back in town by January first. Of course, if we do come back, it will probably be to a winter that was worse than the one I moved into in 2001. Worst winter in 100 years or something like that. When we got to Naples, it was the worst winter in 15 years. Ack. Ack. Ack. And since when did I decide that Baltimore is home and not California?

DISCLAIMER:This has been an angry rant. Ranter reserves the right to rescind the rant at any time. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

Comments

[burny-md.livejournal.com]

Well, see, if you move back in winter, just come live with us for a few months. There's apparently a huge lab down here that Sharon was looking at just like the bender lab...but with less...umm...girl power? ;) (atleast I would assume, since nothing can have that much)

*hugs* Just take a deep breath, go outside, look around, and remember that you're in Italy. Make what you can out of school, and enjoy the rest. :)

And I'm sure Bart will support me on this. You didn't drag him...he followed you willingly and happily like the good little cute puppy he is. ;)

[youvebeenpixied.livejournal.com]

It would be great if we could come visit you for a week or two when we get back...whenever that is. :)
I certainly don't regret this experience, I just wish I had been better prepared, which I most certainly was not. Neither was Bart, but yes, he was very willing. Aside from the crap in the lab, we have had a wonderful time so far. We have met fabulous people and seen magnificent things. There are five castles in this city for Pete's sake! There really is a ton to do here. We haven't even made it to a strip club yet!