Glass Half Empty

So, viva prep proceeds apace, aside from a little moment when my internal examiner "reminded" me that it was on Monday the 14th. It appears he can't operate his calendaring software, which is fine: I'd much prefer that to ANOTHER un-notified rescheduling on such short notice.

The presentation is basically written, just needs a little tweaking, then I need to write the prompt cards, then rehearse the damn thing 'til it flows (I hear it's sort of de rigeur to be repeatedly interrupted with questions, and I'm historically quite poor at regathering my threads once interrupted).

I'm kind of annoyed that I've gotten so little done today, but what with following the news in Japan (massive earthquake, possible containment breach in a nuclear reactor, etc), the sudden and heavy cold that has struck me at the worst possible time, WASHING ALL THE THINGS so we can move the drying racks out of the guest room in time for houseguest next week.... there's been no time. It's like being nibbled to death by cats...

Tomorrow I will make the time. Tomorrow I will finish and rehearse the presentation, reread my thesis to ward off unpleasant surprises, and get ready for the week. 's gonna be a tough one.

The Glass: half empty