Looks like I just missed out...

Damn...thanks for all the well wishes, regardless!:

LONDON (AFP) - Feeling more happy than usual this particular Friday? You should be, according to a scholar in seasonal disorders at a British university.

Cliff Arnall has analysed such factors as outdoor activities, nature, social interaction, childhood memories, temperature and holidays -- data gathered over a period of 15 years in interviews with 3,000 people around the world.

His conclusion: June 23 is the happiest day of the year.

"People across borders experience happiness when they meet with friends and family and establish close social relationships," the University of Cardiff academic told AFP. "We need some close emotional ties."

He used what he considers a "simple equation" to reach his conclusion -- O + (N x S) + Cpm/T + He.

O stands for outdoor activities, N for nature, S for social interaction, Cpm for childhood summers and positive memories, T for temperature and He for holidays and looking forward to time off.

Arnall has already figured out the saddest day of the year. It was January 23 -- a Monday. "Surprise, surprise", he quipped.

A message from above...

I think that since it has been above 90 degrees every day the past two weeks, AND it's 100 out right now, someone, somewhere is giving me a sign that I need to stay indoors and finish the thesis. I would like to say, that I'm trying my hardest here folks, without completely losing it. June 29th! 10am. Come on by...

Marathon dedications are on hold, for those of you anxious people checking my blog frequently. Doesn't mean I don't care. Means I'm actually really busy and want to pass my defense.

Rock N Roll marathon (Part I)

I'm in San Diego...Rock'n'Roll marathon in 9 hours!!! Wish me luck!