An Ode to Midterm Week and Anaylzing Yeast Mutants

3 midterms in a row
My lab work's gone so so
Must work though I'm tired
Otherwise I'll be fired

Putting off writing my essay and studying for my 3 upcoming midterms, so here's yet another update about my new second home, the Hampton Lab, courtesy of the greatest grad students this side of UCSD.

(Brian reaches for a drawer near Omar's crotch)
Omar: "What are you doing?"
Brian: "Reaching for something near your crotch"
(Renee cracks up)
Brian: "Renee was laughing before I even said it"
Renee: "I saw where you were reaching"
Brian: "Renee was looking at your crotch"
Omar: "So what else is new?"

Proving my recent realization that the only things I ever mention on my blog are the lab, sports, and my dogs, I'll just say that the Chargers are 3-2 and playing the Falcons next, and Calvin almost ate a rat before I grabbed it and held it for a few seconds before realizing that I was holding a dead rat.

Thanks all round to everyone for well wishes and temporary attention; the Imus Clan for always bringing home dinner, the friends for all the good times, and the way-too-smart-lab people for giving me a b-day card with a joke i didnt understand.

"I'm getting too old for this sort of thing"

Well, the post season is here and sadly our old friends the Padres wont be there. Sad indeed, but looking back on the season you can't deny that this was a great year for us. Our first winning season since '98, staying in the race for a playoff spot until literally the last 3 days, and tons of great plays from new and old players. Not to mention cool new uniforms and an awesome new park. So, here's to the Padres, the fans, and a great season. We'll get em next year.

Padres: 87-75