It's true, at least the thesis is something to do... I have a google sidbar gadget that displays my email inbox on the right side of the screen... pretty much perfect for cranking out chapter four and keeping an eye on that inbox.. my desk happens to overlook the mailbox outside too, so I can stalk the mail lady... What I wasn't prepared for was the phone call from Canada saying my letters of recommendation were F'd up, but that I was accepted... gave me a boost of motivation to finish the bloody thesis though! Still waiting on Oregon and Pittsburgh with 3 weeks before I have to tell the Canadians yes or no.... sigh...