End of Chapter 2

2013 is drawing to a close. The last few days though have been very hollow. I defended my dissertation in December but that did not bring the feeling of relief I thought it will. Productivity has been zilch and a sense of emptiness is creeping in. A need to start afresh. 

The Customary New Year Post

It has been a fantastic beginning to the year. Ubuntu was so desperate to get installed on my laptop that it completely kicked Windows out with all my data. Those people who are reviewing my paper better accept it as it is, since I don't have the figures and the data anymore. Some of my code also got the boot, so I will have to rewrite it. I am still trying to figure out what would be the best way of telling my adviser about this catastrophe. Any idea which does not involve projectiles being hurled vaguely in my direction would be welcome. Ubuntu is definitely handy, I hope I don't miss Windows though. I love the feeling of using free software without any need for piracy.

I wish to write something,.. anything everyday in this new year. That's a sort of a resolution. Apart from that I hope I graduate this year and that one thing I have dreamed of for years comes true.

Image: Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica. http://costaricawaterfalltours.com/jaco-arenal-volcano-tour/