I know I have a big ego...

...but I really don't need two double beds.

So the conference has officially started and I'm currently staying in a rather nice hotel. The only downside thus far is that I can't find the complimentary slippers. It's going to be drastic change when I switch to a 10 bed dormitory.

The conference thus far has been okay (understood somethings, haven't fallen asleep yet) although I can't help feeling out of place. It's a mix of statisticians and econometricians, where a lot of people seem to know each other from before. Nevertheless, I have made a bit of an effort to talk to people and it hasn't been too bad...

My poster session could have been better; I don't know whether its the different academic research area or the different nationality but they seemed a little less interested/impressed, and constantly referring back to current literature (a valid point though). Or maybe it's the fact that no wine was present at this reception...

Nevertheless, one more day of this conference before the holiday part officially kicks in...

Surreal moment 2: Your supervisor playing in a kid sized indoor playground. Wish I had a camera for that...