You will find recognition for what you do.

That will be a change. But what do I really do?

Ooooh, now I am scared.

It is a good time to finish up old tasks

Old tasks.... old tasks..... I got them! This week's goal:

Write the "Ns" paper. (need one week)

Finish data analysis on FQ measurements (at least 3 days)

Finish the FFT analysis on TQ noise measurements (3-5 days?)

Finish the application documents for the HDR. (2 weeks?)

But .... what about New but pressing tasks???? Must do list:

Finish the PM analysis? (must be done before Wed.)

Start calibrating electrodes (must start before the end of the week)

Finish translation (THIS MORNING)

Go to the bank (can only do it on Wed.)

Take kids to the dentist (appt on Wed.)

Submit the evaluation form (TODAY)

Spend time with kids (everyday between 5pm-9pm)

There's just not enough time when you become a parent.

Any rough times are behind you.

Oh, how I don't believe you.

There was another big earthquake near Sendai today.

I almost weeped, but stopped short and just yelped.

In the wake of March 11th, I have joined the mass Japanese oversea population searching for a way to take part in the disaster .... or more like a series of disasters. Some have organized charity bazaar, some charity concerts, some donation rally, and we have also attended these events. In many ways, we all wanted to suffer, somehow believing that by sharing pain, we can somehow alleviate the pain of those direct victims who lost their homes, families, friends, etc. I hoped to make a difference, by doing something that others cannot do. I volunteered to translate the technical documents dealing with radiation fallout simulations for a national institute here in France. I am trying to quantify the internal irradiation hazard from contaminated food consumption following several scenarios. But am I really contributing by doing any of these things? I don't know. Perhaps not. Am I conceited to think that there's something I can do that others cannot? Well, I probably am. Now I can only hope that my act of arrogance and self-satisfying acts can benefit the Japanese public.