A Question for the Universe

After a very long drive to visit Brazen Hussy at her field station, I was somehow induced to do field work while visiting her. I'm still not sure how that happened, but nevertheless it was lovely seeing her again. I can't believe she's not coming home for another month. I then took another day-long drive back home on Monday, to return semi-exhausted to work today.

Which brings me to my question: Why is it that projects are always due at the same time? It's damned inconvenient.