Today was the IEEE 754R meeting for the month. I went, I took notes, and I got a headache. Details are important in this business, but sometimes it seems as if we should advertise as a floating-point arithmetic committee and de-lousing service. So many nits, so little time. That's the nature of committees, I suppose.

I leave for a 2.5 week trip to the east coast tomorrow. The flight leaves at noon, and I have barely started packing. I travel light, though, and as long as I'm with my family in Maryland at this time tomorrow, I'll be happy. I want a break from Berkeley, and the anticipation is keeping me from what might otherwise be a very dour mood.

I'd better pack and get some sleep.

• Currently drinking: Stash Chai