The Test...

Excitement was in the air as Sandra and I took out our gels and stained them for viewing. Would they work? Would our test show whether there was a difference in the chambers? Was it the heat or were the chambers just not working? When we hit the UV switch to see it, though, there was nothing but disappointment. None of my isolates ran, which sucked, but all the positive controls worked. We could only deduce from that that the plugs I had made must have gone wrong somewhere. I'm not too sure what I messed up on...but I'll have to be extra careful when I make the new ones.

I spent the rest of the time at work streaking plates from which to make new plugs, as well as doing some sensitivity testing on some new isolates Sandra had obtained. I enjoy doing that sort of thing, because it keeps me busy, but also because I feel like it's a sort of fun game - figure out what this organism is, or see what antibiotics it's resistant too. Maybe that's a good sign? Perhaps I really am in the right field. (I hope so...it's a little to late to change!)

The weather was pretty miserable today, so when I got home I changed out of my wet clothes and lounged around reading Harry Potter. I'd finished the 5th book the night before, and managed to start a little of this one at work today (shh). After a while, I had not choice but to run do my laundry before the weekend. I wouldn't have time otherwise. So I walked to the laundromat with my book and sat there for about two hours reading and doing clothes. It wasn't too bad, though, cause I got most of it finished. I'd say I'm more than halfway. Which is good...because I have to finish by tomorrow night!

After I got done with that, I headed back to the apartment and relaxed with the roommates. We just sat around watching TV and chatting. I also spent some time packing for my trip to London - just to make sure I didn't forget anything. I'm really excited about the trip. It'll be nice to see Shelby and Amanda again...and hopefully I'll finally get to run into Lori! Well, better go to bed. I have to be rested up for plug-making tomorrow. Cheers!