almost there

my research is still coming together, and i am seeing a few glimpses of growth in me as a researcher. i have much more growing and learning to do though. after a meeting with one of the research assistants this morning, i have changed my previous ideas for one paper to ideas for two papers. the first paper which i can complete by the end of the year. i should be able to get started on the second by the end of the year as well. however, for the second, i need to sit down and think a bit more to really understand which way to proceed for the most effective and relevant presentation. my testing and experimenting phase will be put into overdrive once i can get all the resources i need so i can begin collecting, analyzing, and reviewing the data for these papers.

i am headed to new york for a week, so i will be back next wednesday or thursday.