RBOC

• It has been a long time since I posted., and I have lots of interesting posts from other blogs on which I would like to comment saved in Reader.  I haven't really wanted to open my computer at night lately.  
• I know it will pass, but I have been feeling a bit disillusioned with my job and job prospects.  I feel out of sync with some of my colleagues, big picture-wise.  Also, my institution is already feeling the consequences of the unsettled budget, and it is surprisingly demoralizing. This, after I recently got a raise (which was surprisingly motivating - my first merit raise ever). Why give raises and do things like cut travel?
• I will be starting on Accutane in a few weeks.  I welled up a bit when I read the drug description information that reported much better and longer lasting success than I had expected.  That makes me excited to start despite it being somewhat intimidating and a total pain the the ass.  Permanently clear skin would be a revolution of sorts for me.
• I am developing increasingly intense animal allergies.  The allergy to cats first appeared a few years ago, and has gotten steadily worse. This is disappointing because we would like to get a cat someday. Now, apparently, I am also allergic to dogs.  That is not disappointing, however, since I don't have a dog-loving bone in my body.
• The last of repairs to our apartment after last October's flood are finally done.  It was quite disruptive, but now we can finally put everything away once and for all.  We can even hang pictures on the walls now!