Currently Playing The Star Wars Trilogy: Star Wars/The Empire Strikes Back/Return Of The Jedi (Re-recording) By John Williams, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Varujan Kojian see related
Urg to grading, it's not my favorite part of teaching, that is for sure.
Things are going well here, I'm behind with school work as usual but am not too worried. I'm more worried that I'm registered to take the Biology GRE Subject test and haven't studied for it at all yet, and it is less than 2 months away... I'll be fine, I just need to get going on that!
Kellee, Danica and I have started 3 on 3 exec board reviews which have gone great so far! Everyone seems to appreciate the time to get together and concretely see where they are headed, what they are doing well and what they need to work on. I'm thankful that the exec. is receiving this well! In fact, I've been told this year we feel a lot more like a closeknit community and that makes me so happy! I like to think it's partly me, but I also think it is my very personable exec (whether or not they're getting things done) and most definetely Danica and especially Kellee! She rocks and is such a sweet woman! Thank goodness she's around and is so devoted to the hall. She takes so much time to do things for us and gets payed so very little in return.
So things are good...
did you know you can type star wars with one hand!? I'm such a geek, but I'm a liscenced "official" geek now
Tuesday, September 28, 2004
Saturday, September 25, 2004
Currently Watching Garden State By Zach Braff, Peter Sarsgaard, Natalie Portman see related
Oh yeah, I forgot. Last weekend Shannon and I took out Hannah to a movie and dinner and ice cream for her birthday. We saw Garden State and it was just wonderful! Go see it!
Oh yeah, I forgot. Last weekend Shannon and I took out Hannah to a movie and dinner and ice cream for her birthday. We saw Garden State and it was just wonderful! Go see it!
Friday, September 17, 2004
Forgot to complete that entry!
Anyway, things are not really slowing down, but I can't believe another week has already gone by. I think I'm back into my center as the president and am excited to be thinking about what I can do in this role again and about what I wanted to do and what I said I'd do. It was so nice to come back to that after such a wierd and difficult semester. I realize now that perhaps I'm just having a difficult time adjusting to being back in this strange world known as college after being out in the very real world this summer. I don't know that it was exactly real world, but it was much more so than I've been in before.
I guess I'm growing up... *sigh*
(but I like it!)
Anyway, things are not really slowing down, but I can't believe another week has already gone by. I think I'm back into my center as the president and am excited to be thinking about what I can do in this role again and about what I wanted to do and what I said I'd do. It was so nice to come back to that after such a wierd and difficult semester. I realize now that perhaps I'm just having a difficult time adjusting to being back in this strange world known as college after being out in the very real world this summer. I don't know that it was exactly real world, but it was much more so than I've been in before.
I guess I'm growing up... *sigh*
(but I like it!)
Currently Playing Blueprint By Natalie MacMaster see related
Time for bed, but first a poem:
A star’s magnificence
All splendor and light
Shining brightly in the dark
Void of space.
The light radiates for eons
Then in one quick flash
Darkness overwhelms all
The absence of light itself,A black hole.
All that enters disappears
But no one knows where to (why?).
At the other end
New pinpoints of light emerge
Remade stars of radiant
Cleansed light.
Why? Because I felt like it and I want to get back into writing poetry. It is such a lovely way to be completely oneself while loosing yourself in the lyrics all at the same time. Probably does't make sense unless you've dabbled in poetry.
Time for bed, but first a poem:
A star’s magnificence
All splendor and light
Shining brightly in the dark
Void of space.
The light radiates for eons
Then in one quick flash
Darkness overwhelms all
The absence of light itself,A black hole.
All that enters disappears
But no one knows where to (why?).
At the other end
New pinpoints of light emerge
Remade stars of radiant
Cleansed light.
Why? Because I felt like it and I want to get back into writing poetry. It is such a lovely way to be completely oneself while loosing yourself in the lyrics all at the same time. Probably does't make sense unless you've dabbled in poetry.
Monday, September 13, 2004
Currently Playing In My Hands By Natalie MacMaster see related
I think I'm finally getting physics! And I have discovered I love Ethiopian food, or at least what Yodit made tonight for dinner. And it's too late to be typing, but things seem to be going well.
There are times I definetely feel more like a president, and one of those times was tonight, and not at the hall meeting. There seems to be a lack of responsibility around here recently, and I caught myself wondering if Kristen were still the prez if things would be going better. I stopped myself... well a friend stopped me. That's such a silly thought. People are just not being responsible. Oh well. Things will have to change. I have to think how that can be achieved though, along with better support within the hall for each girl to each girl.
Urg.
I think I'm finally getting physics! And I have discovered I love Ethiopian food, or at least what Yodit made tonight for dinner. And it's too late to be typing, but things seem to be going well.
There are times I definetely feel more like a president, and one of those times was tonight, and not at the hall meeting. There seems to be a lack of responsibility around here recently, and I caught myself wondering if Kristen were still the prez if things would be going better. I stopped myself... well a friend stopped me. That's such a silly thought. People are just not being responsible. Oh well. Things will have to change. I have to think how that can be achieved though, along with better support within the hall for each girl to each girl.
Urg.
Saturday, September 11, 2004
Currently Reading A Ring of Endless Light (Austin Family) By Madeleine L'Engle see related
I haven't gotten anything done today, but I had a great day nonetheless! I wonder if those are mutually exclusive events: having fun and getting things done...
Finally got to see Ben and Steph today. They have such a cute place and it was so fun to just hang out with them. Mainly I got help on my physics homework... and I think I am overthinking all these problems. They seem to be a bit easier than I make them out to be. But anyways. I got invited to stay for dinner, and I had my first hamburger since 3 years or so! Wow. It was really good too. A good way to break the habit I guess. I don't know why I'm suddenly eating meat. It hasn't been sudden either. I've been eating bits here and there for a while now. I'm kinda amazed at how easy it is to go back to eating meat. Maybe it's because I never gave up fish to begin with so my body can still digest the stuff effectivly. Anyway, it was fun to see Steph and Ben rejoyce as if it was the crazyest thing to see me eating meat. I guess there are people who have only known me as a non-meat eater. That is a strange thing to think about. There are some people who have only known me in the context of our hall. There are some people who only know me in the context of IB. Wierd.
It was kinda like when I showed some pictures to Naomi from a camping trip I was on. I had curly hair at the time, and she saw a picture of me before the curls and was shocked! She hadn't known me before I had curly hair, and amazingly enough (I mean, it wasn't the greatest perm) thought I had this naturally curly hair. Things like that are crazy. Perspectives and such.
So the nice day is coming to an end, and I might just send it out with a bang by watching a movie....and grading lab assignments. I can't get away from the stinking things! They pervade my existance just clamoring to be graded. Once they're graded I begin to feel like I can move on to other homework. Like studying for a biostats test, or...
I wish I was more cosmic. I've been reading Madeline L'Engle recently... and through her characters I can tell she's cosmic. Talking about the "deep but dazzling darkness" etc... and God. I love her writing and I think everyone should give her a try sometime. I think A Ring of Endless Light is probably one of the best of her books to start with (even if it is out of order w/ the Austin books).
Ok, time to get something done!
I haven't gotten anything done today, but I had a great day nonetheless! I wonder if those are mutually exclusive events: having fun and getting things done...
Finally got to see Ben and Steph today. They have such a cute place and it was so fun to just hang out with them. Mainly I got help on my physics homework... and I think I am overthinking all these problems. They seem to be a bit easier than I make them out to be. But anyways. I got invited to stay for dinner, and I had my first hamburger since 3 years or so! Wow. It was really good too. A good way to break the habit I guess. I don't know why I'm suddenly eating meat. It hasn't been sudden either. I've been eating bits here and there for a while now. I'm kinda amazed at how easy it is to go back to eating meat. Maybe it's because I never gave up fish to begin with so my body can still digest the stuff effectivly. Anyway, it was fun to see Steph and Ben rejoyce as if it was the crazyest thing to see me eating meat. I guess there are people who have only known me as a non-meat eater. That is a strange thing to think about. There are some people who have only known me in the context of our hall. There are some people who only know me in the context of IB. Wierd.
It was kinda like when I showed some pictures to Naomi from a camping trip I was on. I had curly hair at the time, and she saw a picture of me before the curls and was shocked! She hadn't known me before I had curly hair, and amazingly enough (I mean, it wasn't the greatest perm) thought I had this naturally curly hair. Things like that are crazy. Perspectives and such.
So the nice day is coming to an end, and I might just send it out with a bang by watching a movie....and grading lab assignments. I can't get away from the stinking things! They pervade my existance just clamoring to be graded. Once they're graded I begin to feel like I can move on to other homework. Like studying for a biostats test, or...
I wish I was more cosmic. I've been reading Madeline L'Engle recently... and through her characters I can tell she's cosmic. Talking about the "deep but dazzling darkness" etc... and God. I love her writing and I think everyone should give her a try sometime. I think A Ring of Endless Light is probably one of the best of her books to start with (even if it is out of order w/ the Austin books).
Ok, time to get something done!
Sunday, September 05, 2004
I'm BETTER! All is happy in the land of Heather! I woke up today and it took me a bit to realize what was different... I felt wonderful! Not just so so, but great!!! Thank goodness!
And another wonderful thing! All 80s music all weekend on Lazer! WOOHOO!
Oh! And I just got back from helping out at a baby shower Shannon's step-mom hosted. I got to eat some good food, and be smiled at and talked to by older people (why do I like older people so much?). It's always nice to know they're thinking "such a nice young lady" when you do these things. And on top of it, Shannon and I are actually going to get paid! I didn't expect that at all, so it's a nice surprise. Man, she sure knows how to throw a baby shower. She had a pile of presents that was so huge! They can't get it all home in one car.
And now, back to the school work. I start researching with Dr. Martin tomorrow on sensitive plant gas exchange. Happiness will be complete if I can get everything I need to get done!
And another wonderful thing! All 80s music all weekend on Lazer! WOOHOO!
Oh! And I just got back from helping out at a baby shower Shannon's step-mom hosted. I got to eat some good food, and be smiled at and talked to by older people (why do I like older people so much?). It's always nice to know they're thinking "such a nice young lady" when you do these things. And on top of it, Shannon and I are actually going to get paid! I didn't expect that at all, so it's a nice surprise. Man, she sure knows how to throw a baby shower. She had a pile of presents that was so huge! They can't get it all home in one car.
And now, back to the school work. I start researching with Dr. Martin tomorrow on sensitive plant gas exchange. Happiness will be complete if I can get everything I need to get done!
Wednesday, September 01, 2004
Currently WatchingWings of DesireBy Bruno Ganz, Solveig Dommartin, Otto Sander, Curt Bois, Peter Falksee related
So I'm sick. And I have to stay home till the fever has been down under 100 for 24 hours. GRRRRR! There was really nothing else for me to do but go to Watkins last night. I finally definetly realized I had a fever so called around to find a thermometer to check. So, long story short Kellee took me to Watkins w/ a temp of 101.9 and I was informed that I have the virus that is running around campus. I felt fine most of the rest of the evening, and therefore thought perhaps I was getting better. Nope. Last night I woke up at 2am with another incredibly high fever. I hate that I am missing so much today. I actually do feel (right now) that I could attempt a class or two. But I think a number of people would probably hunt me down and drag me back to the hall if they found out I skipped out of my sick day to go take my physics test.
I'm just so glad to have people around me who care so much. I miss old roomies though. Kellee is just fantastic! She is so caring and helpful. Thank God for her. Kimberly as always was fantastic last night too. When she didn't have a thermometer she came up anyways and made me lie down with a cool washcloth on my forehead. Thank God for amazing people.
Ok, so today I am going to try and remember to take advantage of the forced upon me day of respite by watching a movie I have to return to the library soon and maybe sneaking out to run (hobble, what's the difference?) up to the Union to make some photo copies.
I miss Keystone.
So I'm sick. And I have to stay home till the fever has been down under 100 for 24 hours. GRRRRR! There was really nothing else for me to do but go to Watkins last night. I finally definetly realized I had a fever so called around to find a thermometer to check. So, long story short Kellee took me to Watkins w/ a temp of 101.9 and I was informed that I have the virus that is running around campus. I felt fine most of the rest of the evening, and therefore thought perhaps I was getting better. Nope. Last night I woke up at 2am with another incredibly high fever. I hate that I am missing so much today. I actually do feel (right now) that I could attempt a class or two. But I think a number of people would probably hunt me down and drag me back to the hall if they found out I skipped out of my sick day to go take my physics test.
I'm just so glad to have people around me who care so much. I miss old roomies though. Kellee is just fantastic! She is so caring and helpful. Thank God for her. Kimberly as always was fantastic last night too. When she didn't have a thermometer she came up anyways and made me lie down with a cool washcloth on my forehead. Thank God for amazing people.
Ok, so today I am going to try and remember to take advantage of the forced upon me day of respite by watching a movie I have to return to the library soon and maybe sneaking out to run (hobble, what's the difference?) up to the Union to make some photo copies.
I miss Keystone.
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