The final sprint begins

ထုတ်ဝေခဲ့သည်။: 30.01.2017

Just three weeks left!! And yes, I have to say it in the classic way - 'Crazy how time flies!'
Although it feels like we just arrived, somehow our first days here at KAUST already seem like a long time ago.

The past few weeks have been filled with data analysis and hopefully some writing for a publication. As always, there's more to do than time allows. But we're working hard and doing our best.

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Last week, we also had to clean the aquariums from the mussel experiment. It's amazing how much growth there can be in two months in the tropics. I would have finished faster if I hadn't been so fascinated by all the amazing sea squirts, bryozoans, mussels, and other creatures that had settled there.

Impressive growth on the aquariums
Impressive growth on the aquariums


I have to admit, scraping off and destroying this beautiful micro-world hurts the little biologist's heart a bit ;-) But all the aquariums and structures had to be stored away in the storage room - and you can probably imagine how it smells when you get sentimental during cleaning ;-)

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It looks like the important decisions might be made before we come home. I (Susann) had my English test today (my previous one wasn't accepted because it was 'already' 3 years old and they expire after 2 years) and my official interview with the university. I think both went well ;-) Hopefully, Felix will have his interview before we leave as well. We both hope to finally know what's next.
Yes, being in the sun and by the sea might look like a vacation and relaxed life to everyone back home - but trust me, living in uncertainty is not exactly relaxing..
Plus, as already mentioned in various ways, we still have another important matter to take care of and organize ;-)
Yes, indeed - we're getting married ;-)



No, we don't have to. No, we didn't (only) decide to do it because of Saudi. Yes, it was a well-thought-out decision :-)
To make it official, we already have a date (which is not 100% confirmed yet, as it's only reserved and will only be fully confirmed after we've registered everything after our return) - but, on July 14th, there will be something to celebrate ;-)
This year, it will be a small, family celebration - next year (with hopefully a bit more money in our account, but more importantly, more time for planning) there will be a larger party.

That's pretty much all the news for now.
Regards from afar

Felix and Susann

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