Where's the there

The end of the spring semester is so, so close. I can smell it!

It's easy to think about how much more I can read and write and learn over the summer. It's also easy to daydream about the glories of free time to clean, cook, and catch up with friends. I'm also tempted to think about other big life events that are coming up. And, finally, I frequently find myself thinking about milestones that are coming up soon--but not that soon. Ah, the gratifications of graduate school: pre-qualifying papers. They're not so instant!

The bottom line is that the finish line for this semester will not be as explicitly rewarding as last spring (first year orals), but I need to keep my own goals and mile posts in mind. Till then--should focus on coding, reading, and writing.