Lexi's b-day is Tuesday, but she, Mom and I celebrated last night. We went to see Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which was actually pretty good (I was doubtful, I'll admit). My only complaint was that they did not include the TMNT theme song, which I was more than ready to sing along to. I'm sure Lexi was thankful for that. Afterwards we ate DQ ice cream cake, and she managed to eat more than I thought was humanly possible in one sitting without it coming back up. I was impressed. In a sort of sick way.
Today was all about the studying. Dear goodness, I think I've fallen into a pit of studying and there's no way out! Is it summer yet? Is semester over yet? Oh right, this is Spring Break. Two more months.
However, I am learning about current state of the privatized military firm industry, which is highly interesting. And no, I am not referring to mercenaries. I suppose it is logical in many ways, but pretty weird to think about outsourcing military needs. Hmmmm.
Monica and I are hitting a new venue for some salsa tonight. Hope it's good! It will be a great break from studying. I think I might turn into a textbook soon. I'll spew pretentious words and pontificate, and only annoyingly smart people with too much time on their hands will be able to understand me. And I'll smell like old books. I guess that part's not too bad.
But really. How did Lexi eat all of that cake? Ahh, the wonders of life!
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Monday, March 19, 2007
Spring Break
It's Spring Break, which if you're an undergrad means you might be off to some fun location where too much alcohol is consumed and you do things you hope no one you respect ever finds out about, however, as a grad student it's a little different. (ok, not that I ever did that kind of thing as an undergrad, but I watch MTV.) Instead, not having classes gives me time to catch up on some homework and get ahead a bit. Is that sad?
Auntie's coming to visit for a few days. Yay!
Yesterday Mom and co. were out at the barn getting things ready for sessions of Equus which start today, I believe. And Gail made Indian food!!!!!! I hadn't had Indian food since Germany, and it was sooooooooo good!
Not much else new. Had green beer on St. Patty's Day. It felt very celebratory. I was excited. I actually finished a beer, I think that's a first for me! I do not plan to make it a habit. Ew. (making grossed out face)
Auntie's coming to visit for a few days. Yay!
Yesterday Mom and co. were out at the barn getting things ready for sessions of Equus which start today, I believe. And Gail made Indian food!!!!!! I hadn't had Indian food since Germany, and it was sooooooooo good!
Not much else new. Had green beer on St. Patty's Day. It felt very celebratory. I was excited. I actually finished a beer, I think that's a first for me! I do not plan to make it a habit. Ew. (making grossed out face)
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Salsa
Friday night was amazing. After picking up Dad from the airport, I raced off to Monica's and we salsaed the night away. I'm not sure if it was the good weather or what, but the place was packed. And boy howdy were there some good dancers, a few of which I got to dance with. I barely left the dance floor for over two hours, and yes, my feet still hurt. It was great! Some of the people out there said they're going to Skybox Thursday, so we agreed to go. I would go more often if I didn't need that pesky little "sleep" thing. : )
Today it's church, groceries, Mom's, and lots of studying. I'm trying to read John Rawls Laws of People today. Fun stuff. Almost.
I was reading for my Multicultural Education class and came across some very interesting points and a quote I wanted to share. Just some food for thought.
"Education is a form of socialization. The purpose of education is to modify behavior, to make the individual a different person from what he would otherwise be. It is for this reason that educational policy is always social policy and that, in the modern world, the school is employed, deliberately, for the achievement of definite social purposes, becomes, in fact, a crucial element in national policy" (Newton 1939).
Thoughts? I realized I had never really thought of any other reasons for education than to transmit knowledge, but then again, what is knowledge and who decides what should be taught to children? And to what point? Are cultural values also transmitted in the process?
One more.
"Education must aim, first of all, at the building of minds that are sensitive to the social realities of the world in which they live, that are free, that have acquired the capacity for thinking for themselves, because they have had the opportunity to think for themselves" (Newton 1939, emphasis mine).
All right, I'm off my soap box.
: )
Today it's church, groceries, Mom's, and lots of studying. I'm trying to read John Rawls Laws of People today. Fun stuff. Almost.
I was reading for my Multicultural Education class and came across some very interesting points and a quote I wanted to share. Just some food for thought.
"Education is a form of socialization. The purpose of education is to modify behavior, to make the individual a different person from what he would otherwise be. It is for this reason that educational policy is always social policy and that, in the modern world, the school is employed, deliberately, for the achievement of definite social purposes, becomes, in fact, a crucial element in national policy" (Newton 1939).
Thoughts? I realized I had never really thought of any other reasons for education than to transmit knowledge, but then again, what is knowledge and who decides what should be taught to children? And to what point? Are cultural values also transmitted in the process?
One more.
"Education must aim, first of all, at the building of minds that are sensitive to the social realities of the world in which they live, that are free, that have acquired the capacity for thinking for themselves, because they have had the opportunity to think for themselves" (Newton 1939, emphasis mine).
All right, I'm off my soap box.
: )
Thursday, March 08, 2007
Success!
And what a happy March it is! This week has been filled with warmth and sunshine, bringing back that lying on the floor and coughing almost dead hope that spring and summer will indeed return. Ahhhh. Bliss, I tell you, bliss.
The exciting news is that I now have my first member of my thesis committee. Progress on the thesis! Score! I am so psyched. It did not even require any bribing, coercing, or any similar manner that might challenge my moral integrity. That's right, this prof is a willing participant in my thesis. (big sigh of relief). One down, two more to go. And then, maybe I'll redign my thesis and actually consider working on it. Maybe. Maybe I'll wait til semester's over. It's not like there's really time now anyhow.
Tomorrow night is salsa at the Madrid, one of my favorite times of the month. Juhu!
Dad also returns tomorrow from his two-week stay on the East Coast. It will be good to have him back. However, it means that I will have to clear the kitchen table, which has slowly been devoured by my homework.
Tonight I met up with MISO (Masters of International Studies Organization) and we had a sort of international "show and tell". People brought pics and artifacts from their travels, and told stories as well. It was fabulous. And a nice break from reading about bombing Hiroshima and General Sherman's correspondence with General Hood. Both of which, to my utter hesistance to admit, were quite interesting reads! (is there still hope for me? maybe if I watch some MTV my brain will return to normal functioning status)
Has anyone else been noticing some serious static cling and electricity lately? Holy cow Batman. Ok, if I keep writing I will only get sillier, so it's good night for me.
: )
The exciting news is that I now have my first member of my thesis committee. Progress on the thesis! Score! I am so psyched. It did not even require any bribing, coercing, or any similar manner that might challenge my moral integrity. That's right, this prof is a willing participant in my thesis. (big sigh of relief). One down, two more to go. And then, maybe I'll redign my thesis and actually consider working on it. Maybe. Maybe I'll wait til semester's over. It's not like there's really time now anyhow.
Tomorrow night is salsa at the Madrid, one of my favorite times of the month. Juhu!
Dad also returns tomorrow from his two-week stay on the East Coast. It will be good to have him back. However, it means that I will have to clear the kitchen table, which has slowly been devoured by my homework.
Tonight I met up with MISO (Masters of International Studies Organization) and we had a sort of international "show and tell". People brought pics and artifacts from their travels, and told stories as well. It was fabulous. And a nice break from reading about bombing Hiroshima and General Sherman's correspondence with General Hood. Both of which, to my utter hesistance to admit, were quite interesting reads! (is there still hope for me? maybe if I watch some MTV my brain will return to normal functioning status)
Has anyone else been noticing some serious static cling and electricity lately? Holy cow Batman. Ok, if I keep writing I will only get sillier, so it's good night for me.
: )
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Liquids
Sorry I've not updated recently! Thanks Kate for the reminder. Just keep on me and I will. Didn't want to bore anyone, you know? ; )
We've had some warm days this week. I'm talking t-shirt warm. And tomorrow it's supposed to snow again. Ahhhh, how I love the Midwest! Oh, and last night I awoke to huge thunder. Good stuff.
I am doing a liquid day. So I'm only drinking things. Tea, water, smoothies, juices.....I'm doing pretty well so far. But this is a one day only thing. Sort of a shock to the system and a cleaning of the sort. Sounds a bit crazy, perhaps, but it's interesting.
Uni is keeping me very busy, as always. Just think, this summer I won't have any classes and I plan to spend an obscene amount of time pool side. Ahhhhh.
That's about it for me, no exciting news. There might be some things in the works, and if they pan out I will post them.
As for Germany, about eight months to go.
: )
We've had some warm days this week. I'm talking t-shirt warm. And tomorrow it's supposed to snow again. Ahhhh, how I love the Midwest! Oh, and last night I awoke to huge thunder. Good stuff.
I am doing a liquid day. So I'm only drinking things. Tea, water, smoothies, juices.....I'm doing pretty well so far. But this is a one day only thing. Sort of a shock to the system and a cleaning of the sort. Sounds a bit crazy, perhaps, but it's interesting.
Uni is keeping me very busy, as always. Just think, this summer I won't have any classes and I plan to spend an obscene amount of time pool side. Ahhhhh.
That's about it for me, no exciting news. There might be some things in the works, and if they pan out I will post them.
As for Germany, about eight months to go.
: )
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Ice and Snow
The weatherman was right and accurately predicted our now-present and enduring winter storm. Sigh. Actually, it's quite beautiful, but it has the effect of instituting house arrest. Not my favorite thing right now.
Last night after work I did indeed brave the weather, despite parental protests. The roads were covered with sleet and it just kept coming down, it was 15 F and my windshield kept freezing, and furthermore the lines on the roads were not visible due to the build up. And yet. I couldn't take being at home (with the parental units splitting up, home has not been so "homey" lately). So I took Dad's huge truck and put it in 4-wheel drive and slowly crept my way across town. It was the first time at 8 on a Friday night that I've seen Ward Parkway completely deserted. Except for Kate in the Big Ass Truck, of course. Monica was surprised I ventured out. It was an act of desperation. Ok, maybe that's too dramatic, but still.
We then proceded to have a nice evening, and this morning she had class. Only they canceled it quite late, and she was already there and I had already gone home. I would have gone back to her place, but Phase Two of the sleet started and hasn't really stopped since. So my senses got the better of me and I'm stranded at home.
On another note, one of my profs for the semester emailed an early warning. My ethics class with be a combined undergrad and grad class, oh joy (pls note heavy sarcasm), and he has assigned us grads an additionaly ten books to read. On top of the regular readings. He warned that if we think it will be too much, get out now. Lol. Great. So I ordered them from Amazon. I think I will soon be a reading fool. This semester looks to be quite challenging. How badly do I want that degree.....jk.
Thursday it was 60 F and I had a lovely walk. Now it is ice central out there. Thank goodness for fires. And internet.
Last night after work I did indeed brave the weather, despite parental protests. The roads were covered with sleet and it just kept coming down, it was 15 F and my windshield kept freezing, and furthermore the lines on the roads were not visible due to the build up. And yet. I couldn't take being at home (with the parental units splitting up, home has not been so "homey" lately). So I took Dad's huge truck and put it in 4-wheel drive and slowly crept my way across town. It was the first time at 8 on a Friday night that I've seen Ward Parkway completely deserted. Except for Kate in the Big Ass Truck, of course. Monica was surprised I ventured out. It was an act of desperation. Ok, maybe that's too dramatic, but still.
We then proceded to have a nice evening, and this morning she had class. Only they canceled it quite late, and she was already there and I had already gone home. I would have gone back to her place, but Phase Two of the sleet started and hasn't really stopped since. So my senses got the better of me and I'm stranded at home.
On another note, one of my profs for the semester emailed an early warning. My ethics class with be a combined undergrad and grad class, oh joy (pls note heavy sarcasm), and he has assigned us grads an additionaly ten books to read. On top of the regular readings. He warned that if we think it will be too much, get out now. Lol. Great. So I ordered them from Amazon. I think I will soon be a reading fool. This semester looks to be quite challenging. How badly do I want that degree.....jk.
Thursday it was 60 F and I had a lovely walk. Now it is ice central out there. Thank goodness for fires. And internet.
Saturday, January 06, 2007
What job?!
I have finally started being active in the job-hunt, and the first few days were uneventful and I was about ready to fall into a deep dark depression that no one would want to hire me and all I was good for was the cubicle hell that I call data entry. (I was feeling a bit over-dramatic...do not judge, you have your moments as well! : ) Then towards the end of this previous week I've started to get offers. Several offers. Now I'm just trying to negotiate hours and pay.
Do I want to teach? Do I want to be a chiropractic assistant again? Secretary? Oh yeah, and I can't forget that pesky school thing. I think if it weren't for uni, I'd be doing two jobs. But then again, I probably wouldn't be looking for part-time work if I wasn't a student, so I guess that whole train of thought is a bit superfluous. Ahhhh, the crazy and super fast thoughts that race through my head!!
I am leaning toward the chiro thing, simply b/c I like the whole helping people get better idea. And alternative medicine and health interests me. It's a stretch from my degree, so that is also exciting. And who doesn't love free chiro? If I get that perk there, that is. But I also really want to do this tutoring cognitive skills job as well. But then every day would be completely full. I'm talking morning, noon, and night. Hmmm. When would I study? I like this break thing. Can't it last for a few more months? Or maybe I could hire someone to do my homework for me. Alas, darn my ethics!
Mom brought home a little kitty, Derby. I've yet to see the little stinker but I hear he's adorable and that he and Zeus are already friends. And that Tucker wants to eat him. Hmm.
I had acupuncture again last week and it was even weirder this time. Joachim put a whole circle of needles in my knee (very odd to look down at your leg and see lots of big fat needles it in! ew!) and it was indeed a bit painful. I told him I felt an intense, dull pain, to which he responded enthusiastically, "Great! Then I really hit the spot!" Um, yes, that could be one interpretation of the event....
I'll write again soon when I've decided which job and/or jobs I will be taking. Changing jobs is weird.
Do I want to teach? Do I want to be a chiropractic assistant again? Secretary? Oh yeah, and I can't forget that pesky school thing. I think if it weren't for uni, I'd be doing two jobs. But then again, I probably wouldn't be looking for part-time work if I wasn't a student, so I guess that whole train of thought is a bit superfluous. Ahhhh, the crazy and super fast thoughts that race through my head!!
I am leaning toward the chiro thing, simply b/c I like the whole helping people get better idea. And alternative medicine and health interests me. It's a stretch from my degree, so that is also exciting. And who doesn't love free chiro? If I get that perk there, that is. But I also really want to do this tutoring cognitive skills job as well. But then every day would be completely full. I'm talking morning, noon, and night. Hmmm. When would I study? I like this break thing. Can't it last for a few more months? Or maybe I could hire someone to do my homework for me. Alas, darn my ethics!
Mom brought home a little kitty, Derby. I've yet to see the little stinker but I hear he's adorable and that he and Zeus are already friends. And that Tucker wants to eat him. Hmm.
I had acupuncture again last week and it was even weirder this time. Joachim put a whole circle of needles in my knee (very odd to look down at your leg and see lots of big fat needles it in! ew!) and it was indeed a bit painful. I told him I felt an intense, dull pain, to which he responded enthusiastically, "Great! Then I really hit the spot!" Um, yes, that could be one interpretation of the event....
I'll write again soon when I've decided which job and/or jobs I will be taking. Changing jobs is weird.
Monday, January 01, 2007
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a fun and safe celebration last night. Any exciting New Years' Resolutions?
I am sooooooo glad it's break from Uni. It is a beautiful thing. Not that I don't love school, b/c I do, but I am really appreciating some time off, even if I have to work on my thesis a bit. Speaking of, I think I'm a bit lost on the whole thing. Is that a bad sign? ; )
I'm still looking for a new job, now with a bit more vigor. Wish me luck! Also, d.h. dass im Moment ein bisschen Stress ist, aber es ist nicht so schlimm.
Ich glaube, das ist's von hier. Ich mache zur Zeit viele Schalle. Gefaellt mir.
Einen guten Rutsch, ihr alle! = )
I am sooooooo glad it's break from Uni. It is a beautiful thing. Not that I don't love school, b/c I do, but I am really appreciating some time off, even if I have to work on my thesis a bit. Speaking of, I think I'm a bit lost on the whole thing. Is that a bad sign? ; )
I'm still looking for a new job, now with a bit more vigor. Wish me luck! Also, d.h. dass im Moment ein bisschen Stress ist, aber es ist nicht so schlimm.
Ich glaube, das ist's von hier. Ich mache zur Zeit viele Schalle. Gefaellt mir.
Einen guten Rutsch, ihr alle! = )
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Holiday Eating Tips...Thanks Val!!
HOLIDAY EATING TIPS
1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls.
2. Drink as much eggnog as you can, and quickly. Like fine single-malt scotch, it's rare. In fact, it's even rarer than single-malt scotch. You can't find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It's not as if you're going to turn into an eggnog-aholic or something. It's a treat. Enjoy it. Have one for me. Have two. It's later than you think. It's Christmas!
3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the whole point of gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat.
4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim milk or whole milk. If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like buying a sports car with an automatic transmission.
5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control your eating. The whole point of going to a Christmas party is to eat other people's food for free. Lots of it. Hello?
6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year's. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do. This is the time for long naps, which you'll need after circling the buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog.
7. If you come across something really good at a Buffet Table, like frosted Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near them and don't budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of attention. They're like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave them behind, you're never going to see them again.
8. Same for pies. Apple. Pumpkin, Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or, if you don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day?
9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it's loaded with the mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost. I mean, have some standards.
10. One final tip: If you don't feel terrible when you leave the party or get up from the table, you haven't been paying attention.
Reread tips; start over, but hurry, January is just around the corner.
Remember this motto to live by: "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!"
Monday, December 18, 2006
Ok, some of these need an explanation. Meegan is wearing the lovely scarf I made her for Christmas, with the special "fatter neck area". The beach is in Monterery, I'm pigging out on amazing ice cream, and the last pic is someone's idea of a joke. I must admit, we found it pretty stinking hilarious.
Sunday, December 17, 2006
Happiness
Hi from sunny CA!!
It's been a great weekend so far. Meegan and I have been eating like pigs (can you say salads next week? mmmmmmm.), visited a lovely farmers' market where there was a very German-like bakery (I felt like I was back in Deutschland), we drove down to Monterey and Carmel, and have been chill-laxing.
I loved the beach and we took some awesome pics there, which I will be posting once I am back home.
Life is good.
: )
It's been a great weekend so far. Meegan and I have been eating like pigs (can you say salads next week? mmmmmmm.), visited a lovely farmers' market where there was a very German-like bakery (I felt like I was back in Deutschland), we drove down to Monterey and Carmel, and have been chill-laxing.
I loved the beach and we took some awesome pics there, which I will be posting once I am back home.
Life is good.
: )
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Employee of the Month
I got voted employee of the month last week. A landslide victory. I was shocked. Didn't see that one coming! Oh, the suppport and love I am feeling from my sweet and caring co-workers! hee hee. But seriously, I thought it was cool they did that.
On top of my being let go, two other girls have recently quit. I have yet to search for a new job, I'm waiting until my finals are over. Speaking of, I only have one left, tomorrow night! JUHU!
Dan's band is playing tonight and I am excited to go listen. I am not sure if anyone is going with me, but either way it will be cool.
I can't believe I go to visit Megan in just two days. I've been so busy I've not had a chance to really think about it!
Mom's new job has inspired her inner black-Polish woman named Mareeshka (I might have mispelled that, my black-Polish spelling isn't always up to par). I think I'm still laughing.
Other than that I've taken up a new hobby, but I will save that for another blog entry.
Hope all are well and Happy Holidays!
Kate : )
On top of my being let go, two other girls have recently quit. I have yet to search for a new job, I'm waiting until my finals are over. Speaking of, I only have one left, tomorrow night! JUHU!
Dan's band is playing tonight and I am excited to go listen. I am not sure if anyone is going with me, but either way it will be cool.
I can't believe I go to visit Megan in just two days. I've been so busy I've not had a chance to really think about it!
Mom's new job has inspired her inner black-Polish woman named Mareeshka (I might have mispelled that, my black-Polish spelling isn't always up to par). I think I'm still laughing.
Other than that I've taken up a new hobby, but I will save that for another blog entry.
Hope all are well and Happy Holidays!
Kate : )
Saturday, December 02, 2006
Closer to Hamburgerin-ness
Happy December!!
Ok, freaky Midwestern weather: we had 70 F on Tuesday, it sleeted all day Wednesday, and Thursday it snowed about 6 inches. There was lots of time spent clearing cars and driveways, etc. I tried to build a snowman but alas, the snow was not for packing.
Big news on the Hamburg front. KU has FINALLY accepted all of my revisions and they will be sending my paperwork to Hamburg as of January for review. I should know sometime in spring if I am accepted. The only bad part is the scholarship does not pay airfare (ouch), and it's only 425 a month. ($ or E? I'm not sure. But that won't cover room and food, let alone everything.) Not that I'm complaining. Just trying to figure out how to do this financially, b/c no way would I turn it down!!!!
Right now I'm in the middle of finals and spending way much time reading and writing tests and papers. I've only spent 10 hours on my Soc test, and I bet I don't spend even 5 more. However, all the other people end up spending days on them. Probably why they get good grades and mine was poo.
Just two weeks and all the madness will be done...for about four weeks. Lol. Then it starts all over again! Ahhhh, I love Uni.
13 DAYS TIL I SEE MEEGAN!!!!!!! JUHU!!!!
Ok, freaky Midwestern weather: we had 70 F on Tuesday, it sleeted all day Wednesday, and Thursday it snowed about 6 inches. There was lots of time spent clearing cars and driveways, etc. I tried to build a snowman but alas, the snow was not for packing.
Big news on the Hamburg front. KU has FINALLY accepted all of my revisions and they will be sending my paperwork to Hamburg as of January for review. I should know sometime in spring if I am accepted. The only bad part is the scholarship does not pay airfare (ouch), and it's only 425 a month. ($ or E? I'm not sure. But that won't cover room and food, let alone everything.) Not that I'm complaining. Just trying to figure out how to do this financially, b/c no way would I turn it down!!!!
Right now I'm in the middle of finals and spending way much time reading and writing tests and papers. I've only spent 10 hours on my Soc test, and I bet I don't spend even 5 more. However, all the other people end up spending days on them. Probably why they get good grades and mine was poo.
Just two weeks and all the madness will be done...for about four weeks. Lol. Then it starts all over again! Ahhhh, I love Uni.
13 DAYS TIL I SEE MEEGAN!!!!!!! JUHU!!!!
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Job-less-ness
My big news for the week is that I am being let go at work. Hmmm. So I'm on the hunt. Any suggestions? Maybe something fun, or where I would learn something cool.
Also, two weeks til semester is over. So it's craziness time. Just two weeks, then I can relax for a few. Oh yeah.
Turkey Day at Auntie's was good. I can't believe how warm it's been. I love this weather.
Oh, did I mention the way hot boots I got last week? (when I still had a job)
And once semester is over I am so ready to go see Meegan. I can't wait!!!!!!
Also, two weeks til semester is over. So it's craziness time. Just two weeks, then I can relax for a few. Oh yeah.
Turkey Day at Auntie's was good. I can't believe how warm it's been. I love this weather.
Oh, did I mention the way hot boots I got last week? (when I still had a job)
And once semester is over I am so ready to go see Meegan. I can't wait!!!!!!
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Almost Turkey Day
Mom and I are headed to Auntie's for Turkey Day way early tomorrow morning. Are coffee shops open on Turkey Day? I'm betting not. That could make our coffee run at the butt crack of dawn a bit difficult. Oh well. Less bathroom stops.
Mom has a new winter job at a financial place where she sits next to the lovely young gay men. Way more fun than the stuffy office ladies! It sounds pleasant enough.
I am hoping Auntie gets the canned cranberries (Meegan, I know, I know), although I'm sure she will! They're so my fav. Who doesn't love Thanksgiving food? Mmmmmm. I'm drooling just thinking about it. Um, yeah.
School is winding down (or winding up with all that's due soon! Ahhh!) Last night's class was interesting, we talked about migration and the teacher consulted me as the expert on Germany's integration policies. Um, not quite. But thanks.
I was starting to feel like an academic reject, since I am losing steam with readings and just feeling like a dunce. But then I saw the really smart girl not paying attention in class and doodling instead. And the really smart boy hadn't done the readings and was happy about it. What a relief! I felt so much better. lol.
I guess there's not much of importance to mention, so it's just my rantings.
I hope you all (who celebrate it) have a great Turkey Day!
Mom has a new winter job at a financial place where she sits next to the lovely young gay men. Way more fun than the stuffy office ladies! It sounds pleasant enough.
I am hoping Auntie gets the canned cranberries (Meegan, I know, I know), although I'm sure she will! They're so my fav. Who doesn't love Thanksgiving food? Mmmmmm. I'm drooling just thinking about it. Um, yeah.
School is winding down (or winding up with all that's due soon! Ahhh!) Last night's class was interesting, we talked about migration and the teacher consulted me as the expert on Germany's integration policies. Um, not quite. But thanks.
I was starting to feel like an academic reject, since I am losing steam with readings and just feeling like a dunce. But then I saw the really smart girl not paying attention in class and doodling instead. And the really smart boy hadn't done the readings and was happy about it. What a relief! I felt so much better. lol.
I guess there's not much of importance to mention, so it's just my rantings.
I hope you all (who celebrate it) have a great Turkey Day!
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Lazy Bum
Ok, so it's the middle of November and I realize I've not updated my blog in a few weeks.
First of all, the Halloween party at James and Sam's was quite fun. It's always great to see those two. And they were dressed (very well I might add) as Napolean Dynamite and Deb! Lol.
As for me, I am, as usual, busy with Uni and school. I've resubmitted my thesis stuff yet again, and am hoping to hear something back next week, as the end of the month is my deadline.
Friday night Cambria and I hit the Madrid and it was amazing!! (until someone accidentally took my coat, but they eventually brought it back). I love salsa dancing. I swear, I could probably go every night if I had the time and energy.
Right now I'm trying to convince myself that I really want to read about theory. Zzzzzzzz.
Last night Dad, Lexi and I did dinner, then went for coffee. I think Dad and I had too much coffee!
Hmm. This update is not that exciting. So you'll have to make do with a less than thrilling, what's-going-on-in-Kate's-world.
: )
First of all, the Halloween party at James and Sam's was quite fun. It's always great to see those two. And they were dressed (very well I might add) as Napolean Dynamite and Deb! Lol.
As for me, I am, as usual, busy with Uni and school. I've resubmitted my thesis stuff yet again, and am hoping to hear something back next week, as the end of the month is my deadline.
Friday night Cambria and I hit the Madrid and it was amazing!! (until someone accidentally took my coat, but they eventually brought it back). I love salsa dancing. I swear, I could probably go every night if I had the time and energy.
Right now I'm trying to convince myself that I really want to read about theory. Zzzzzzzz.
Last night Dad, Lexi and I did dinner, then went for coffee. I think Dad and I had too much coffee!
Hmm. This update is not that exciting. So you'll have to make do with a less than thrilling, what's-going-on-in-Kate's-world.
: )
Monday, October 30, 2006
Echt Geil
All right, so I got this in the mail...
Moment bitte, Sie haben sich mit Schulbuechern eingecremt.
I almost fell over with laughter. No signature. Mark, was that you? What's the Harp?
Anyhow, I really loved the card. Hilarious. In fact, I've put it up in my room b/c it cracks me up every time I see it. So thanks.
Moment bitte, Sie haben sich mit Schulbuechern eingecremt.
I almost fell over with laughter. No signature. Mark, was that you? What's the Harp?
Anyhow, I really loved the card. Hilarious. In fact, I've put it up in my room b/c it cracks me up every time I see it. So thanks.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
UN Dinner
Last night was the UN Dinner in KC and it was great! MISO sponsored a table and several of us went. There were some wonderful speakers, I think the best one might have even been a highschooler. A man from WHO also spoke, and it was quite interesting b/c he has been a doctor all over the world, in developing and war-torn areas of Asia and Africa. While I didn't agree with everything he said, it was nice to be around people who believe in the mission of the UN and have hope for its future successes. (Oh geez, I sound like a sappy ad for the UN now, don't I?) Anyway, the point is that it was a good evening and I enjoyed the message, company, food, and cool rotating Skies afterwards.
So obviously one pic is from the dinner last night. Me, Sheri and Janet. The other pic is of a tree in my neighborhood. I went for a walk the other day to take some shots of the loveliness that is the midwestern fall. I figured some of you who've not seen it might appreciate the beauty and see why I am so stinking crazy about it.
Other than that life is busy as always. I submitted a revised draft of my thesis proposal yesterday and should hear back in a few days if it needs more work or if I can resubmit it to my committee as is. If so, then Hamburg is that much closer!!
Halloween, my favorite holiday, is quickly approaching and I've yet to carve a pumpkin. Hard to believe, eh? I am looking forward to dressing up for work, however. That ought to be fun, our normal professional doctors' office all goofy.
That's it for me today kids. I'll keep you posted on the status of Hamburg and the thesis madness.
: )
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