This one... is a post. Not a novella.

Tuesday, Jan 26th

So Ben and I have gotten started on our actual reports. It’s strange going back and actually having work to do rather than just being blind or something like that. Instead, I have to write a lot.

Fortunately I don’t mind writing. But I’m sure you can tell that from the previous blog postings. We decided an outline for our personal paper and discussed when we would examine data and begin our scientific report.

It’s strange being able to order a sandwich without any problems.

I spent most of the day cooped up in my room writing. Not necessarily for anything. I just wanted to get words out. I like being able to talk to my friends normally without having to either sign something and they not get it or me not be able to tell what their reaction is.

Days move a lot slower now. With a constant perception of time you really slow a day down in your head. I couldn’t tell you the time that just zoomed by when I was under deprivation.

So instead I see it all move really slowly.

But, I’ll continue to keep working, possibly have some fun along the way, and get to the end of interim and soon on to Japan.