Volleyball sounds like a great way to blow off some steam. Also agree with you about lab. Very easy to lose yourself in lab work. Definitely have to focus on what you're doing and not on problems at home.
I've also wanted to give my W the laid off and about to be fired speech but haven't evaluated it.
Me:44 W:38 T:10.5 M:7.5 D:3 BD: 7/2015 W moves out of MBR: 9/2015 WW files for D: 2/8/2016