The final week of semester 1

This weekend I'll be very busy working on writing assignments and electronics labs. I have 2 formal reports to finish, one (partially written) on MPEG technology and another (not yet started) about the practical applications of our mathematics course. Both are due Monday. Also due are the informal midterm progress report (mostly written) and the Evertz tour report (almost finished).

I am sweating a little over the 4 electronics labs I have to finish by Wednesday. My trial version of Multisim expired and I was forced to purchase a license from National Instruments. Fortunately they have a limited license for active students that cost just under $50 including HST. As soon I've completed my writing assignments, I'll be building and testing virtual circuits on my ThinkPad.

I'll also need to prepare for a final diagnostic math test on Tuesday, and final tests for Electronics Fundamentals and Digital Electronics Fundamentals courses on Thursday and Friday. By this time next week my fate will be sealed and the holidays will officially begin. My progress this weekend and during the coming week will be more crucial than at any previous time this semester. Wish me luck!