The biggest event during this period of time is grant application. As a qualified member of Ping lab, you have to understand the “Ping language” at this particular moment. “Whenever you are ready”=“Move your butt here right now”. “It is so tiring”=“You need to increase alert level”. “Stay cool”=“You had too much coffee”. “I will do this”=“You have messed up”. “It is almost done”=“We would need several more hours and don’t lose your nerve”. By the way, just ignore sentense like “Alright”, “OK”, “Almost there”.