Today I went into the lab with hopes that my Pulsed-Field gel would come out alright. After staining and viewing, however, it was obvious that something was wrong. Whereas the last gel showed messed up bands, this showed none at all. Sandra was pretty baffled by it. We decided to run two gels tomorrow, one for each chamber, and leave the door open to test and see what was really going on. We also decided to use control plugs we had seen work before. Hopefully that will provide us an answer to our problems...as well as relief from the disappointment of two failed runs.
Despite the frustration, I managed to outline the rest of my research paper and start collecting journal articles that I can use for background information. I also went into town after work again, and walked around a bit enjoying the decent weather. I'm really going to miss this little town when I'm gone. It's really easy to get around in, and I'm so used to it by now!
When I got back from town, I went by the office at Corrib Village to pick up a letter I'd received. To my surprise, there was also a very large package waiting for me! And it was decorated with lots of colorful and fun pictures! I hurried home and opened it, with all my roommates watching to see what I'd gotten. The box was filled with little things, like dove chocolates, Take 5 candy bars (my favorite), and sandwich crackers - which I had been craving! They don't sell them here ANYWHERE. Odd how that is. Anyways, also in the package were lots of great pictures of the family and everyone, and one of Sara decorating my box. It was really sweet to get, and made me feel loads better. I did feel a little homesick, though, but I go home in exactly a month. So that's a nice feeling, even though I know I'll miss it here.
After eating some candy bars, I cooked up some whole wheat macaroni and cheese that Mom sent me as well. It was so yummy! I'd really missed that. Sarah's friend Jennifer came up from Cork to visit her, and arrived shortly after I ate dinner. Since she'd never been to Galway before, we all went out to the Front Door for a few hours to hang out and chat. It was a lot of fun, but I'm already tired - and it's only Tuesday! I'm sure the weekend will rush up on me, anyways. I'm going to London to see Shelby and it's so exciting! Also, Harry Potter comes out on Friday at midnight! I'm just about done with the 5th book...hopefully I can get through the 6th one fast enough. :)
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We had so much fun shopping and filling the box for you. Sarah took the task of decorating the box and did an awesome job. I just had to take a picture of her doing it! Glad you enjoyed it and can't wait to wrap my arms around you! Love you lots - Mom
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