Summer in the City

Really quite sad that my (possibly) last summer in Halifax was spent mostly indoors, in front of my laptop. =P Alas, thesis calls. July and August were busy busy busy...trying to get the thesis written then revised then submitted, and trying to set up the defense. I did manage a bit of fun, went to the Economy Shoe Shop for supper and drinks on my birthday. There were a few other nights out, either drinks, or movie, or dancing.

I also went home for about 2 weeks in late July - early August. It was rushed, I didn't finish what I wanted to before I left Halifax, so I had to work on it while I was at home. It was good to be back for a visit though, to see my friends and spend time with family. Went to the Folk Festival one weekend, and to Kananaskis for some hiking the next. There were a few other things, but those were the main ones. A lot of the time I just spent at home trying to do work!

I just finished the revisions last night and I sent off the thesis to the external and my committee. Now all I have to do is prepare for the defense, which is set for Aug 31! Which, unfortunately, is also moving day...we have to move out of the apartment by then. So, Laura and I are going to stay at the hostel on the 30th and 31st, so I can get away from the moving chaos and focus on the defense. We're driving to Cape Breton on the 1st, to stay with Sana for a bit. Then back to the city on the 6th to hand in our thesis to FGS, and we're home free! Hopefully. I've got to arrange a ride to Keji after that...I'll be working there for 3 months (or just about) on the hatchling project again! I'm sure it will be great, although right now all I can think about is all the hassle with the moving, etc. *sigh* Sometimes, a car really IS useful. =P

If you're observant, you've already noticed the new addition to the blog: a link to photos! I've decided that uploading them directly into the blog takes too long, and the non-facebook friends are complaining about not being able to check out the pictures. So, here's the solution!

Alright, time to catch up on my sleep! Wish me luck on the defense! =S