The entire research concept I started with last year has turned into the muse for materials engineering/testing hypothesis and experiment I’m working with now.  I think I’ve drawn upon the knowledge and advice from every instructor in my program to pare this idea to its essentials; as soon as the semester finishes, I’ll be ready to focus my full attention on it.  All that remains is the in-depth research, design decisions, and schematic drawings.  I’m thankful that I don’t actually have to WRITE the paper until next semester.