tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640077402843732173.comments2023-06-16T06:02:07.288-04:00We're all mad here...Sirius Scientisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13934083421156740471noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640077402843732173.post-80206264064242091092012-01-17T23:07:30.711-05:002012-01-17T23:07:30.711-05:00I haz been a bum about catching up on bloggzz...OM...I haz been a bum about catching up on bloggzz...OMG CONGRATULATIONS!!! I r very happy for u ^^Hermitagenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640077402843732173.post-42696342045574365212011-12-27T16:58:08.376-05:002011-12-27T16:58:08.376-05:00Yep, the ring goes on a chain during really busy d...Yep, the ring goes on a chain during really busy days :)<br /><br />I'm looking into getting out of academics, but it will depend on what I'm offered. His boss offered to find me something similar to what I do here, but it is just going to depend on timing. It seems like most people want someone immediately, and I don't want to leave Happy Valley until May at the earliest. I'm sure the stressing-out posts will be coming soon!Sirius Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13934083421156740471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640077402843732173.post-2981524247424841192011-12-20T12:33:06.168-05:002011-12-20T12:33:06.168-05:00Sweet! Congrats on happy news! I guess you'll ...Sweet! Congrats on happy news! I guess you'll have a necklace for the ring on those labintensive days? ^^ (as previously asked)<br /><br />Did the post doc offer for him spill over to you too? *nosy* Or what is in the books for you and work?challnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640077402843732173.post-84995139245146496462011-11-04T14:05:08.152-04:002011-11-04T14:05:08.152-04:00I had thought about starting with patirent zero bu...I had thought about starting with patirent zero but i might start with the strain. they're both on my night stand. Not sure zombie books and me and November is the best combo but I might have grown out of my "was that a zombie at the door" fear??? ;)challnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640077402843732173.post-88352628869078715272011-10-31T08:45:44.417-04:002011-10-31T08:45:44.417-04:00I actually just found that one! The first book is ...I actually just found that one! The first book is currently checked out so I'm waiting for it to be available :)<br /><br />What did you think of them? I've heard mixed reviews so far.Sirius Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13934083421156740471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640077402843732173.post-85323922109525507742011-10-28T21:43:11.587-04:002011-10-28T21:43:11.587-04:00hm, I've missed those... Seems like an interes...hm, I've missed those... Seems like an interesting series. Will buy first one and see what I think :) Odds are, I'd like them if you do since I've agreed on the other books you've written about. <br /><br />Oh, have you read "The Strain" trilogy by Del Toro?challhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10421219663804628119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640077402843732173.post-45889971055492308692011-10-27T11:44:45.748-04:002011-10-27T11:44:45.748-04:00@Chall
It's looking like I'm just going ...@Chall <br /><br />It's looking like I'm just going to avoid the potential disaster and wear it on a necklace when I'm at work. <br /><br />@GenomicRepairman <br />That's what the BF said too :)Sirius Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13934083421156740471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640077402843732173.post-76695076045098534522011-10-26T21:45:41.716-04:002011-10-26T21:45:41.716-04:00I've soaked my wedding ring in bleach before, ...I've soaked my wedding ring in bleach before, but then again I'm a dude so it would only cost me like $100 to replace it.Genomic Repairmanhttp://scientopia.org/blogs/genrepair/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640077402843732173.post-59336612330729429622011-10-26T18:04:39.668-04:002011-10-26T18:04:39.668-04:00This was one of the links I had:http://www.allabou...This was one of the links I had:http://www.allaboutgemstones.com/jewelry_cleaning.html<br /><br />It states a few things about cleaning etc.<br /><br />as for me, I wrote that when I had my engagement and wedding rings, I never had to worry too much since I didn't have any stones in them (not tradition back home). And I did end up wearing them around my neck/necklace since I am bad with taking rings off when washing my hands... and then my skin underneath the ring gets wet and sad :(<br /><br />I think I would be wary of having a ring with stone and working with all our detergents and ethanol (especially depending on if it's not a diamond... accoring to the jewellry note).<br /><br />I have been thinking about this lately ;) (the ring and stone dilemma... although, for me right now it's more of a "I'm not sure about me having a stone and ring when he doesn't have any... but it's a little premature I'm sure :) )<br /><br /><br />BTW, am I the only one thinking that photo isn't really a good one?!challhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10421219663804628119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640077402843732173.post-40323328823819319632011-10-26T06:55:50.426-04:002011-10-26T06:55:50.426-04:00Hadn't thought of tape! I;m leaning more and m...Hadn't thought of tape! I;m leaning more and more toward just slipping it onto a long necklace I can put inside my shirt. This would be easier if I knew for sure what my ring is going to look like. I narrowed it down to 4, but the BF picked from there, so I'm not sure. At least I took gloves into consideration and all of the rings I liked are very low profile. <br /><br />@Chall: <br />I didn't see another post last night, but I didn't check after 6PM here or so. Sorry! I love references!!Sirius Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13934083421156740471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640077402843732173.post-35250199411046665012011-10-25T19:07:11.708-04:002011-10-25T19:07:11.708-04:00I got engaged after I'd already left the lab, ...I got engaged after I'd already left the lab, but I've seen people put tape over their rings before putting gloves on.Cath@VWXYNot?https://www.blogger.com/profile/01164268321173313605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640077402843732173.post-62537829827491363032011-10-25T18:37:15.359-04:002011-10-25T18:37:15.359-04:00hm, I wrote a long comment with references in it.....hm, I wrote a long comment with references in it.... and saw it here... but now it's gone. Maybe I didn't see it? GAH.challhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10421219663804628119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640077402843732173.post-1223527087122282212011-10-25T15:05:33.515-04:002011-10-25T15:05:33.515-04:00Glad to know you visit! Does the grammar make your...Glad to know you visit! Does the grammar make your eye twitch yet? hehe. <br /><br />I don't think you've had problems with this, but if you're worried about it you could slip it through the necklace you wear. It's a good length so it would keep it protected from gunk and not result in the searing pain I had to endure. It's actually one of the graduate students that has me most worried about this .. plus the whole, thinking I lost a limb thing. <br /><br />I'm a little worried about what our "dilute" detergent would do to the metal too, it's more concentrated than normal hand soap and I use that to wash my hands too more than half the time. Might have to ask the jeweler if I ever get the ring in question that is!!!!Sirius Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13934083421156740471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640077402843732173.post-52231318792022831132011-10-25T14:38:36.501-04:002011-10-25T14:38:36.501-04:00This ring thing is my biggest issue! I mean, I wea...This ring thing is my biggest issue! I mean, I wear necklaces that I tuck under my shirt and my earrings don't dangle so I'm good there but I have two rings that I wear all the time on my right hand and according to my fabulous mother I'm never to take them off so I don't know what to do. I don't want to ruin the stone or the metal or just be uncomfortable with the gloves. Ugh maybe I'll have to find some sort of chain I can attach them to while I work or something.<br /><br />Also, I hope people are logical enough to get the 'no dangle' policy without it being mentioned. But I guess you never know.MokshaSreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033454332778622304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640077402843732173.post-85480095989387169182011-10-25T13:56:50.849-04:002011-10-25T13:56:50.849-04:00We use powder-free latex in our lab, but I've ...We use powder-free latex in our lab, but I've noticed the gloves tend to rip right around where a stone is (if there is one). There doesn't seem to be many problems with bands or low set stones, but I'm curious if other people feel the same way. I was thinking it would gunk up or maybe loosen the stone too?? <br /><br />I don't wear earrings but have the same kind of philosophy when it comes to lab attire as you seem to in that uncontrolled dangling = bad. That brings me to my next question of washing your hands with the ring on so frequently while in lab, is that good for it? We don't just use dial for the stuff we have in the lab and it's VERY drying. I also do like you do and ethanol my hands ALL THE TIME, for the same BSL2 rationale. <br /><br />I'm paranoid enough about contamination/ interactions with the metals, but I also don't want my engagement ring damaged or laced with virulent bacteria. The BF and I liked the idea of non-diamond stones, since I had done that before because I was supposed to, but always loved sapphires. I wonder if the type (aka hardness) of the stone also plays a role in long term consequences? <br /><br />Do you cover the "no dangle" policy when you train new people or is this something you hope people get on their own?Sirius Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13934083421156740471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640077402843732173.post-56083201912902548192011-10-25T13:23:05.451-04:002011-10-25T13:23:05.451-04:00Generally, I don't wear jewlery in the lab. A ...Generally, I don't wear jewlery in the lab. A few exceptions; earrings (not too long, most often studs), necklaces (same thing there, or tuck it in underneath my shirt) and I have stopped wearing a watch (since it's not waterproof...).<br /><br />Rings however... that's interesting. Mainly I would say that the ring (or more likely the stone) will be "dirty/damaged" by the powder in the gloves... it can be removed when cleaning the ring, but in the end; it's not the best treatment. Then again, the same thing goes for having it on when you clean house/wash dishes etc...<br /><br />My choice was fairly easy (when I was married) since I didn't have a stone in either my engagement ring nor my wedding band (partly tradition, partly choice) so I used it when I had gloves. That asid, I have a tendency to work a lot without gloves and use a lot of EtOH so then I wear nothing on my hands to be able to wash wash and wash some more :) Of course, that might have to do with "BSL2 microbes that I really don't want to spread".<br /><br />Do I win the longest ranty comment ever now? ;)challhttp://chall-dreams.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640077402843732173.post-81044747891113261542011-10-17T15:55:31.571-04:002011-10-17T15:55:31.571-04:00Yep the end of the month I think is the official l...Yep the end of the month I think is the official launch. It's actually a pretty cool site and you get lots of background on the different characters. I'm also curious to see what is going to change between beta testing and the launch. They have already scrapped some things that didn't go over well and expanded other portions that people ended up loving more than they anticipated.Sirius Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13934083421156740471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640077402843732173.post-48082437707474372782011-10-17T15:52:38.733-04:002011-10-17T15:52:38.733-04:00I know! I just CAN'T leave it like that, which...I know! I just CAN'T leave it like that, which is why I'm often stuck in lab late... people know they can cash in on the fact I'll get the work done because it needs to be and they don't mind wasting the time/resources. <br /><br />It's hard to make the distinction between being taken advantage of and good work ethic.. hummm, future blog post?Sirius Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13934083421156740471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640077402843732173.post-29558226321491636052011-10-17T15:14:01.091-04:002011-10-17T15:14:01.091-04:00wow. My old lab next door got one of those notices...wow. My old lab next door got one of those notices... "Somehow the cages weren't hooked up to the automatic water system" (and no one noticed?!) A whole colony of knock-outs gone... at least 6 months and many unness deaths...<br /><br />As for the rainbows & butterflies; i'm still amazed on how many ppl seem to not give a shit about their work performance. I mean, they have no trouble sleeping at night?!challhttp://chall-dreams.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640077402843732173.post-26169337540209414642011-10-16T21:26:51.735-04:002011-10-16T21:26:51.735-04:00oh!! I wonder what I would end up being. I'd t...oh!! I wonder what I would end up being. I'd think Hufflepuff since I'm silly loyal... although, I'd hope my brains would toss me into the Ravenclaw ;)<br /><br />Ah... maybe soon i can see?!challhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10421219663804628119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640077402843732173.post-59607135963026318672011-10-15T08:19:10.374-04:002011-10-15T08:19:10.374-04:00Good to know classic literature supports my gut re...Good to know classic literature supports my gut reaction :)Sirius Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13934083421156740471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640077402843732173.post-4011510462378004952011-10-14T09:50:59.269-04:002011-10-14T09:50:59.269-04:00Well, Melanie* (even if she wasn't my fave ove...Well, Melanie* (even if she wasn't my fave over all) got real angry and cussing so I believe that is the Southern Belle behaviour? ;)<br /><br /><br /><br />*you know, married to Ashley, sort of friend to Scarlett O'Hara ;)challhttp://chall-dreams.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640077402843732173.post-39178253955524425612011-10-14T09:40:24.283-04:002011-10-14T09:40:24.283-04:00I know what you mean, I go through spurts of produ...I know what you mean, I go through spurts of productivity but had so much real life drama going on for a while that I just couldn't/wouldn't fit this in. You've got the added complication of a baby on the way too, which I can only imagine how much additional time and chaos that can add!Sirius Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13934083421156740471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640077402843732173.post-70160447682557332612011-10-14T09:38:39.884-04:002011-10-14T09:38:39.884-04:00lol, yep that's me. I've let go of my anim...lol, yep that's me. I've let go of my animal alter-ego and released the real life madness within [cue armageddon like music] :)Sirius Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13934083421156740471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640077402843732173.post-23168579054792531492011-10-14T07:56:10.815-04:002011-10-14T07:56:10.815-04:00I can't say much either. When Dr Boss hired me...I can't say much either. When Dr Boss hired me last year the university required that the position be posted for at least a month, meaning other people applied for a job I was already actively doing (but for less money on a consult basis). You can't beat "already doing that exact job w/ all the exact training needed" when HR reviews your application... she left off "amazon chick with a dragon tattoo preferred," from the description though :)<br /><br />I think she's just getting frustrated at this point, because she's in the weird over qualified for the next step but under qualified to skip it kind of position, which has made job hunting a real challenge.Sirius Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13934083421156740471noreply@blogger.com