There are a handful of things that I am thankful for this week. I originally thought that this week would really relaxed and low-key, but it was quite the opposite. I've been stressed out a few times and have worked myself to craziness. I think I was at school for anywhere between 10-12 hours every day this week. If I wasn't, I was up late doing work at home (except for Tuesday). But now, at 8:51pm on a Friday night, I am thankful for many things that happened this week.

1. I got my final project up and running today.
2. I was able to make progress on my research article which looks like will get submitted on Monday now.
3. No classes meant that I got to spend more time with people for lunch and coffee.
4. I had my last small group meeting of the semester on Thursday. I am amazed how far we came from the beginning of the semester.
5. Got to hang out with some friends downtown on a Tuesday!
6. Tonight I can somewhat relax and take it easy.

Tomorrow some of my classmates and I will be going out to celebrate some holiday birthdays. My labmate Deanna organized the event to celebrate birthdays that usually don't get to be celebrated with everyone because people go home for holiday breaks. Deanna's birthday is Christmas Day. Kevin and I have our birthdays both on New Years. Now I just need to find a friend who's birthday is on Veteran's Day...