It's 11am. At 3:30pm, I have to go to the Master's Colloquium. At, and some point between 3:30 and 5:00 (probably around 4pm) I have to present my thesis. I'm nervous. So, I'm killing time. I know I don't have to be nervous. My presentation is good and well-rehearsed. My thesis is signed, approved and turned in. This is just a formality. But, I'm nervous.

**Deep breath**

Yesterday we had a practice presentation for each other and for some of our more advanced colleagues. It went really well and was one of the most collegial things I've taken part in since I've been here. I have to say, my peers are smart, and their theses are really great and I enjoyed getting and giving feedback to and from everyone. Let's hope the faculty are as nice to us as we were to each other.

I'll report later. For now, the journey continues...and the clock doesn't move toward 3:30 fast enough. I just want it to be over!!!!