As of today, I have one more week before leaving for Boston for the big defense. I am feeling the crunch. Within this same week, we will have a monitoring visit for the project, and there is a steering committee conference call in which I am expected to report to the investigators the progress of the study.
On top of that, there is the pressure to be social since Carlos will not be around much longer (3 costume parties in 3 weeks, it’s a bit much even for Mwanza standards). Today, it’s going as your astrological sign, either Zodiac or Chinese, or both. Next week it’s the roaring 20’s Charity Ball, then after that, Hollywood vs. Bollywood. Rafael and Suzanna will also be leaving Mwanza forever, so it’s my last week with them. There’s also yoga, frisbee, gym dates which are beckoning me. Too many social engagements, not enough time.
I also need to change my electricity meter from the post-paid to the pre-paid type, which in theory should be easy, but as was proven yesterday at Tanesco (the eletric company here), it’s going to be a bit of a struggle.
It’s a lot and am I going to be glad when I am finally falling asleep in the Emirates flight out of Dar. I simply cannot wait for that moment!
Until then, I just have to focus. Today I sent out the draft of the presentation to my committee members. Rafael (bless him) is helping me with making it pretty. I need to practice at least 50 times to get this right. It’s my only shot! But little by little it will be done.
For now, a nap. I spent the whole day in town buying plane tickets and standing in line at the bank. That will get you tired real quick around here!
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