03:25:54 Saturday September 04 2004
I had a very difficult time awakening myself this morning. I went on to campus and had my weekly meeting with Professor Xie. After that I sat in my office and did some work. I left campus a bit early and came home. I edged the yard.

My father came up this evening to help me work on the house. His most important contribution was helping me to buy supplies. There were quite a few things on the list that I could not accomplish due to financial constraints. Despite the fact that we did not get as much accomplished as we would like (because of a gas leak) it was very good to spend some time with my father again.

I am no longer overly hopeful concerning the nfr position. I expected a yea or nay on continuing the interview process today.