Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Talking Talking Talking

So, I started out the morning doing an in situ hybridization, which was not really as cool as I thought it would be (lots of pipetting and washing fly embryos with various chemicals) but still pretty neat. I worked with Steffi and William on it. I really like working with Steffi. Her English isn't as good as everyone else's (although it is still much better than my German) but that means that we learn a lot from each other, and we have a good time. Plus, Steffi was able to tell me where there is a laundromat nearby. I will probably go out on Friday to do some laundry. I should have enough clothing to last until then.

Once everyone in the lab came back from lunch, we all sat in the social room to have a cup of coffee. I would like to point out that they drink a lot of coffee in this lab. A lot of really strong coffee. A half a cup of this stuff will give me the jitters. Anyway, we talked about lots of really random things (not the least of which was the fact that all of us belong to not only a different century but also a different millenium), and after William and Martin left, David and I pulled out our computers to show each other pictures of our families and friends and what not. He has two younger brothers, one my age, and one two or three years older than that.

David and I finally went back to work, but after an hour or two we ended up back in our office talking more about all sorts of things. Guvanch came by at one point and joined in as well. I learned a lot about the way that the Google search engine works from him because he's building a fly database of some sort. We also talked about the transportation system in Europe, and how neat it is to be able to hop on a train for a few hours and end up literally anywhere in Europe, or even outside of Europe (there is a train which leaves from Germany and travels directly to Moscow!) The three of us ended up hanging out until about 8 or 8:30, when we all realized how late it was and that we should probably go home!

So anyway, that was my day. Lots and lots of talking. I really wish I could remember everything that we talked about. It was a really interesting day.

But anyway, it is late, and I have to go to the lab early tomorrow, so off to bed! Night!


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  1. AnonymousJune 23, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    Glad it was a good day for you, sweetheart! Hope you got my emails about the change in my surgery schedule. I need to get up early Wednesday and pack a few things to take with me. Since I'm going in later, I am thinking they won't let me come home now until Saturday. Anyway, I will bring you up to date on all the happenings when I get home again. I love you! Mom

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  2. UnknownJune 23, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    All the people you're hanging out with sound really cool. I'm so glad you've made some friends. I'd like to try a cup of that coffee. :-) Miss you!! Love you!! Sheila :-)

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  3. faithweaverJune 24, 2009 at 4:18 AM

    So it must be true that coffee is a "think drink", - with all that STRONG coffee drinking you all are doing some pretty amazing experiments over there! Maybe I just don't drink mine strong enough to do BIG thinking! LOL
    You are having some fantastic experiences and making memories that will be with you a lifetime. How awesome is that????
    Hugs, Aunt Clara

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  4. Jlhughes6119June 24, 2009 at 5:37 AM

    Great, you know they say really strong coffee will put hair on your chest. You may want to cut back on it if I were you!! Love you

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  5. Bar BJune 24, 2009 at 7:01 AM

    I remember from our visit to Europe in the 90's that the Germans like their coffee STRONG. I didn't know they liked it THAT strong! Dave likes his strong, but I don't like it when it's bitter. But--we'll never get the jitters cuz we drink the decaf. :-)I can't wait to hear more of your stories and experiences, Kacey! I love reading about them.

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