so I have returned safely from my trip with my parents. I think we had a good time. I'm being shuffled out of the library as we speak. I just wanted to let everyone know that I'm doing well. The weather today was like spring- warm and gentle. The sky gets bigger here every day. clouds rip it open or cover it completely sometimes- but when they are gone i can see the curve of the earth in any direction. it's beautiful. I have so much to talk about- but nothing really to say. So until the next time I'm at the lab or until monday (when I get internet access in my room)- adieu.