We're already a month into the new year, and with it, comes the joy and stress of everyday life. So far 2009 has been pretty good for the both of us - Bryan's still enjoying his job, and I'm loving the new lab I am rotating through. Dr. Bedford's a histone man - that is, he focuses on the proteins that DNA is wrapped around when its not being 'read' by the cell. The people in the lab are awesome, and even though my project has been stuck on dead center now for almost a month, I am learning a lot and genuinely enjoying the lab. Though anything is better than last sememster's experience, I really think I could call this one my home, if Bedford wants me. 
I'm also starting to enjoy the Austin area this semester, which is really good news. Going out with friends, even if they're the same people I see all day at work has become a source of joy for me, and I have started looking at places in Austin to live! I cannot wait to move - I am really starting to like my excursions into the city, and can't wait to live there. While Bastrop is convenient, Austin is awesome.
But like I said, 2009 hasn't been all that generous. The distance has been wearing on the both of us this month, what with my crazy class load, and Bryan's endless drives to come visit. He mentioned the other day that in the past 3 months he's put 6,000 miles on his mustang. That's a feat, I don't care what you say. And I feel bad because I am tied down to Bastrop. Its hell to try and move all of my study materials for two days, let me tell you. I am also to the point that I have to come into the lab every weekend in order to keep my project rolling. So, between the two, my weekend Waco trips have become very numbered. As in zero this year. Ouch. I need to work on that.
Hopefully February will be a much better month than the last for Bryan and I. We have Valentine's day, our anniversary (next month its the big 2.0!) and someone's turning 23. Not going to say who, or when. But I am hopeful that we should have enough time to work on what's been stretching thin lately. Namely, us.