Superbowl and other

Man, I have been slacking on the blogz lately.

Lee and I are trying to settle into our rather busy new routine. In a time when so many are looking for work, it seems odd that we both have multiple jobs. Consequently, we have to be more diligent about making time for one another. It is possible for us to accidentally misschedule projects such that we only spend a few hours together every week. We do what we can with the time we have.

Last weekend, we went to a superbowl party held by some friends from church. It was very odd not hosting a party... I became critical of things that would have been different had I thrown a party. For example, there were plenty of chips and dips at the party, but no hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, etc. Nothing one would confuse with a meal anyways. I only seemed to able to let it go after the Superbowl.

Tonight, we are going to Second City to watch an amateur improv show based on an audience members ipod.

Lee's Father has an intentionally long layover in Chicago tomorrow. I don't think that ther is a plan yet, but it will be nice to see him. Maybe we can introduce him to Chicago-style pizza.

We are so close to renting our Oklahoma City house....it just keeps getting pushed back for inane reasons like inspections. I am saying "this week it should be rented" but I also said that last week. Meanwhile, our prospective renter has been semi-homeless. We hope to post remodeling pictures soon.

I have my first med school interview in a little over two weeks. This one will be at UIC. Pray for me.

Lastly, I read an interesting article about the nature of the problems with the scientific job model. The article aptly compares it to a pyramid scheme. Until it changes, do your loved ones a favor and dissuade them from pursuing the sciences. Friends don't let friends become scientists.

-JohnMark