The campus is absolutely deserted (apart from a few swotters and the snow rabbits of course) which isn't a surprise really, as there's still about a week of vacation until the new term starts. For me it's already the second working day after Christmas holidays - and the first one with my new working tool (i.e. notebook). Hooray! In my first months here I often felt a bit sad that I had to work all alone in the library, away from my colleagues and everything that was going on in the institute. But then, when my notebook broke down I was assigned work which I could do on the office PC and I realised more and more that it's not all that great. The artificial light made me dizzy and tired (it may sound strange but it did so more than the dimly lit micro materials reading room) and it was hard to concentrate because it was never really quiet (not to mention that the office PCs of course have access to the internet - eeevil!) Furthermore, the work itself wasn't very exciting either. You think transcribing 18 century documents is dull? Well, then try transcribing late 20 century notes (from my boss). Seriously, today it was a pleasure to be back in the library again! Also it was good to see that I got into the gothic script quite quickly again. I should show you my new old "office" some time. Hmm, that has just reminded me that in my planned work report from 5 ½ months ago I've never managed to get beyond the introduction. Another day - maybe.