Still sitting on our old couch in our empty living room trying to think of something interesting to write (that does not concern tennis). It has been a very hectic and sad week but I do not feel like writing about that. Also got my first rejection for an article, but somehow that did not affect me that much, probably mainly because I really was expecting it and would have been surprised if it had been accepted (and here is everybody saying I am too pessimistic about my research). What pleased me was that the reviewers all did like the idea behind the study - which was truly mine! Still battling on with the next article which I want to get out before the summer, although I fear that may not work. But N (supervisor here) is really keeping the speed up, I hand in stuff every week (and although I prefer to be more independent, this helps, and I am not having to write stuff I do not agree with so it's fine).
Tennis wise (yes, very brief), we have our last competition day on Sunday and it is going to be very exciting (read stressful...). We have to do quite well otherwise we go down a class. Now we play against the last placed in the pool, but then we are second last so you never know (and you never know what K will do either...). I feel nervous even thinking about it, very promising for the singles I have to play. Ok, enough tennis.
I have plans to go back to Connecticut in the autumn, and the thought of that already cheers me up so much it makes it worth all the money. Now I just hope I can go, may need to run another experiment in the autumn, I hope I don't have to in those 3 weeks. Have already sent L an e-mail asking whether I can stay with her. Can't wait to see the doggies. And would be great to work with J again, perhaps we can think of some more ideas.
Enough, and time for bed. Have to hand in introduction again tomorrow...