no more zen!

today i lost my mojo... my pcr reactions failed and i had to start my sequencing all over. but don't worry, i put in extra time today and did double the reactions as well as started another sequencing project. can't fall behind you know!!

josephine is taking a test today. it's kinda funny since she already has her phd, you would think that she would be done with tests! she's actually still taking it now. hope you do well!

so yesterday was "national coming out day." i really don't know what defines national, since i doubt congress actually voted to have such a day. but it was funny, because i actually had people come up to me and say, "hey, did you know i was gay?" the problem was that i already knew. and so they were disappointed that i wasn't surprised. i guess i should have faked "surprise." but at the same time, i didn't want the person to think i was totally clueless about the gay community either! and as soon as i said, "yes" i was afraid they would say, "how did you know? what? do i look gay?" so i think it was kind of a loaded question. but i'm happy that homosexuality is no longer such a taboo. glad that we can all just get along as people and not labels. i'm not a big fan of labels. well... i take that back... i mean, i like sony, ferrari, and banana republic, but that's not what i mean... :)

speaking of labels... apple introduced their latest ipod today! yes! another one!! it's the video ipod and it will replace the current ipods on the market. feel bad for those who just bought an ipod photo! but the ipod video is not completely useful yet, it comes in 30 and 60gig flavors, but the content is still lacking. however, they do have all "lost" and "desperate housewives" episodes available for $2 a pop. not too bad. pretty smart to put tv shows on as well as music videos. i was thinking just movies, but this is a whole other market. i'm very impressed, but apple is coming out with stuff way too fast! i haven't even saved up for an ipod nano yet! and since my wife got me my 4th gen click ipod as an engagement gift, i really can't justify it!