The first week of the year back at work was, well the first week of the year back at work.  We both accomplished quite a bit and mananged to not go crazy.  The biggest thing I suppose was that on Tuesday of last week I went to the allergist.  I had asked to not see this particular allergist as he doesn't think that what I'm eating is causing all my symptoms.  As a scientist I'm pretty sure that they are because when I eat certain foods I get sick.  When I don't eat those foods that make me sick then I don't get sick.  It's a pretty simple experiment that anyone in the third grade could probably do so seeing an allergist for it seems a bit excessive.  I did see him though and am now looking for a good allergist in the Chicagoland area.  I'd prefer someone in the Naperville/Aurora area, but am willing to do a lot for a good doc. 

School started today so it was a hectic busy day for Chris.  I start classes tomorrow as I managed to get Tuesday and Thursday classes again this term.  I've got biochemistry and biotechnology on my plate.  We'll hope it goes well.  I've heard that both of the courses are easy so that makes me kind of nervous.  I tend to not do so hot in classes that others think are easy, so that means I'm on my guard against letting the material get away from me. 

It continues to be winter.  It has been warm enough to snow recently though so it isn't too bad yet.  The two bad storms that have been predicted (one for snow back in Dec, and this one for the "cold" snap we were supposed to get) haven't really been bad.  We did get about 8 inches of snow last thursday though.  Everything has a nice white blanket -- except for the roads and sidewalks.  It is wonderful to be back in an area that deals with the snow well, and snow removal.  They aren't as on top of it as they previously have been so we're thinking that it is probably budget cuts.  We just have to wait for a while for them to clear the snow -- they aren't doing it as instantly as they have the past two winters.