Not Quite As Angry as Before

I've calmed considerably. Although an article in the today's NYTimes does lead me back to healthcare reform and lingering anger over why I pay out my ass for insurance and have no control over the cost. I wish I knew the answer but even if I did it would be nearly impossible to act on it because so much of the US economy is tied up in the delivery of over-priced "healthcare." Is it possible that a "sweeping" reform could simply be a smoke screen that shrouds other more important issues?

On another note. The spring semesters begins tomorrow and I am excited to get back into the swing of things. I've been working on an interesting project in our lab the past week of so that is tied to a directed study class I'll be taking this year. Hopefully I will get enough research experience in to at least know if it is right for me. This is an important semester for me, just like all the others at this point, because I'm getting into the meat and potatoes of science. Hopefully I can keep up and remain excited about it. I don't think it will be a problem because it seems that the more I learn the more I don't known and the more I want to learn. It that makes any sense.

I've always enjoyed challenging myself and my long held beliefs. I think everyone should take time to rethink what they hold dear and learn all they can about it if that is even possible. Conflicting views have always interested me and I think that is why science is something I can learn and relearn and continue to learn because the answers are never as clear cut as they seem. Anyway, another week of trying to improve is in progress and I'm still enjoying the ride. Here's to another opportunity to study and learn and grow with hopes that it never gets old.