Not to rip on my life in the year of 2008, but it was pretty average. There were some ups, some downs, a couple big highlights.... I am, however, hoping that 2009 will bring me some new and interesting life changes. I think that graduating will have a lot to do with these changes (big surprise there), but who knows - maybe some other major things will happen as well? Only time will tell, but for now I will sincerely enjoy the month of January. It's always a great start to the new year when you can spend time pondering all the possibilities of what lies ahead as you lounge on your parents' sofa and indulge in the pure laziness that is only achieved during winter break.
My 2009 got off to a great start because I toasted the new year with my loving family and best guy in a luxurious codo in Winter Park, Colorado, before going to bed early and waking up to abuse my legs in the moguls on the ski hill. Nothing like a ski vacation to start the year out right! My best guy also took me out on New Year's Day for the hands-down BEST date ever - how can you improve on seared duck breast and braised elk while looking out at the mountains?
Well, I hope that every one else's 2009 has gotten off to a terrific start and, if it has not, it soon turns around :)
Au Revoir,
Deeds
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Monday, December 8, 2008
paranoia sets in
I really start to hate the middle weeks of December. Not only am I finishing up last-minute essays and quizzes for all my courses, I also have to start studying for my harrowing finals and somehow, some way, squeeze in my remaining graduate school applications? What, I'm not done with those yet? No, no I am not, because my P.O.S. computer got a wicked, nasty virus and has been out of order for about a week. Yesterday, I was able to recover my personal statement files but needless to say the damage to my work ethic has already been done. Thus, I am here writing on my blog instead of focusing on my future.
I have an uncanny ability to ignore responsibilities until the last possible second, which is kind of funny since I have a lot of responsibilities, what with my various student groups and class work and research, etc. I would like to say I am doing something to manage this, but sadly I don't try very hard to fix it. I like my relaxation time I guess :)
Anyways, what prompted this post was my recent reading of a post on science-professor.blogspot.com regarding applications to graduate school. A friend sent me the link because she found it funny, but unfortunately she, already being in graduate school, probably did not realize that to those that actively applying to graduate school, the humor in the post was lost and replaced instead by paranoia and anxiety. If you are post-graduate school admission, I recommend you read it because from the comments, it seems like a lot of people found the entry funny. If you are still applying... well, it's your choice.
Well, enough ignoring my responsibilities: I have a lot of time to sit down and do nothing but apply to graduate school so I believe I shall take advantage of that and get some work done. Ciao.
I have an uncanny ability to ignore responsibilities until the last possible second, which is kind of funny since I have a lot of responsibilities, what with my various student groups and class work and research, etc. I would like to say I am doing something to manage this, but sadly I don't try very hard to fix it. I like my relaxation time I guess :)
Anyways, what prompted this post was my recent reading of a post on science-professor.blogspot.com regarding applications to graduate school. A friend sent me the link because she found it funny, but unfortunately she, already being in graduate school, probably did not realize that to those that actively applying to graduate school, the humor in the post was lost and replaced instead by paranoia and anxiety. If you are post-graduate school admission, I recommend you read it because from the comments, it seems like a lot of people found the entry funny. If you are still applying... well, it's your choice.
Well, enough ignoring my responsibilities: I have a lot of time to sit down and do nothing but apply to graduate school so I believe I shall take advantage of that and get some work done. Ciao.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Welcome to the world of Happy Deeds
I am not sure it is a good idea for me to be allowed to blog, especially because what I say doesn't always make sense! Oh well - if you don't like it, don't read it I guess!
It's almost my favorite holiday of the year - Thanksgiving! Never have I had a bad Thanksgiving, even that year my dog died while my mom was baking the pies. Well ok maybe that one was a bit below average. Anyways, every year I look forward to the food and, since I have been away at school, getting to crash at my parent's house for a long weekend and spend time with my booger of a little sister.
Unfortunately, it appears that this Thanksgiving will be spoiled by the never ending chore that is applying to graduate school. I wish I could just fast forward to interviews in February and not have to deal with all the questions about my research experience and future career goals. Ugh. At least they will all be over soon... just in time for finals. You know you're a nerd when your free time is defined mostly by when you have to be studying for an exam and when you don't. Anyways, that's all for now - this nerd is out of here!
It's almost my favorite holiday of the year - Thanksgiving! Never have I had a bad Thanksgiving, even that year my dog died while my mom was baking the pies. Well ok maybe that one was a bit below average. Anyways, every year I look forward to the food and, since I have been away at school, getting to crash at my parent's house for a long weekend and spend time with my booger of a little sister.
Unfortunately, it appears that this Thanksgiving will be spoiled by the never ending chore that is applying to graduate school. I wish I could just fast forward to interviews in February and not have to deal with all the questions about my research experience and future career goals. Ugh. At least they will all be over soon... just in time for finals. You know you're a nerd when your free time is defined mostly by when you have to be studying for an exam and when you don't. Anyways, that's all for now - this nerd is out of here!
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