Lets Hug It Out

       I was a little startled when my Uncle knocked on my door at 11.30 last night and mumbled something about vets and cat, and comfort the dogs if they start barking. Of course, as soon as they left for the vets the dogs started howling and barking, and I had to climb out of my quilt to venture downstairs to stop them being noisy. I sat with them until they quietened down, and then snuck away to my bed again, feeling completely sleep-deprived - I think most people could predict what happened next... they started all over again. This happened twice more before I really couldn't keep my eyes open any longer and didn't want to sleep downstairs, so I headed back up at 1 o'clock and luckily they were a little less vocal, and my Uncle and Aunt got back from the vets soon after.

        To add to my disturbed night I had to get up reasonably early (well, for me) to get into university with my Uncle, so I woke up this morning looking like a zombie but none the less made my way in. When I got into the lab I told Bri about my unusual night, and we talked about a few other things and then I burst into tears, not at all being helped by the lack of sleep and my emotions running high. We decided to hug it out. I can't thank her enough for how much she does for me, and she completely understands everything I talk to her about, and always knows a way to make me feel better, even if I make her cry first by crying myself.
        I just find everything such a shame that things didn't turn out how I expected - but maybe that is for the better, and as my Mum and Dad say "everything happens for a reason". Lets just hope that there is a good reason behind this! All we have to do is stay positive and be who you are.

       On a more positive note (and keeping the positivity going) I had a better day from then on. We started by trying to work out what was wrong with a very large, and very expensive piece of equipment in the lab. They've had trouble with this machine for nearly two years, and today the problem was cracked, although it came with a $400+ bill for new parts!
        For lunch I headed over to the Bear's Den for a hot chocolate (the weather's getting a little on the chilly side), and sat reading quietly as Bri had a lunch meeting to attend. The Bear's Den is incredibly quaint, with window booths, and arm chairs glowing in autumn colours from lamp shades. The food looks really nice too, although I am not lucky enough to of tried any yet. It's a little quieter than the Union, which is always good for me as a loud environment is very exhausting and draining.

        Heading back to the lab I was meant to be meeting with another PhD student to help with her lobster project. In the end she didn't need my help, which was quite fortunate as she had a stinking cold. Although it would have been nice to work on a project which is trying to use the colouring of a lobsters shell to create food colourings and antioxidants.

        At 3 o'clock we headed on out to the Food Science Club cook out. Although it was cold and threatening to rain there was a really cheery atmosphere, lots of good food and lovely people. I surprised myself by being able to talk to new people without going tomato red, but it definitely helped knowing that Bri and Katie were there. It was a really pleasant way to end the day.