right now.

• The boys are putting down hardwood in the front room. What exactly this entails I am not sure, but it sure is a loud process. Saws? Automatic nail guns? They look quite silly with eye goggles and large ear plugs. I have talked to them both quite a bit without realizing that they are not purposely ignoring me, but just can't hear me. Anyway, it is coming along nicely...
• I have made brownies, to keep the boys happily working. (and because I was craving brownies).
• I am sick. (don't worry I washed my hands a million times while baking). I have napped much of the day away, not done my school work, and needed much extra love and care. Following mother's orders, I am drinking tea by the gallon, bowls of soup, and resting often.
• Many of my thoughts as of late revolve around finding direction and actively deciding on my specialty for school, career, and research. Finding a niche is so important, but I am having such difficulty, at my young age and seeing the vastness of life in front of me, weeding down all of my interests into research questions to pursue. Even larger, do I want to practice or teach in a university setting? There are benefits, and drawbacks, of both. Where will I feel most fulfilled? These are the things that I ponder...