So I have been really out of it, though not in a currently-depressing way: most of my week was in suspense and anticipation for an observation that's still not occurred--yet another "management technique" by administration. Still, it was an enjoyable weekend of TV, movies, Alric and Shaolin Soccer, the beer garden, japanese food, and all those other distractions. But it's going to have to be thesis-mode from here on in, I guess--