Well,
People have been on me to update(katie), and I really should, since it's been over a two weeks since I wrote in here last. Let's see, what has happened that everyone should know about. I've been doing way more watching movies than I should when I have homework due. Everything from Monty Python to Ever After. I just think watching movies is far more desirable than doing stupid homework. My classes are going ok, if you like taking boring engineering classes (ok, before I have the world wide web crash down upon my head, i should say that the classes aren't all boring, after all, I'm choosing to do this career for the rest of my life...until I change it...but you have to admit, some profs can be a trifle boring.) I am really enjoying Limnology (the study of lakes), it's an ecology class, and the prof is this little old man with two hearing aides, and so much knowledge on the subject you think he must have learned some from osmosis. It's a bunch of reading, and the book is bland, but it's something besides equations for once. I have to take ANOTHER heat transfer class, I'm in it right now, and it's all a repeat of what I have done before. RAR! or so I say. The lab is even worse. It's a visual basic lab, which I realize could be minorly interesting, and important if she actually taught us the programing language instead of just saying, "here code this and I want it by this date". Grrrr. I can't believe it. oh well.
Another story...Deformable Body Mechanics. Has to be the worst night class ever invented. I seriously think there might be benifits to mind altering drugs when I sit through that class for the entire 2 hrs and 15 min. After all, If I don't know i'm there, I could at least handle it better. I've taking to writing poetry in there and drawing, just like my Bioprocess Engineering class last year. I know that is naughty of me, but I seriously can't handle the way that guy lectures. We had the 4th class in it this past tuesday, and we received the fourth syllabus. I'm thinking we're going to get one every time we go to that class. AHHHH. ANd it's a sophomore level class. I think I can handle it, but I ahve forgotten my basic Physics and Calculas and Statics and Dynamics that I need to have fresh in my mind for this one. GRRR. (can you see the frustration seething out of the web in little ones and zeros yet? If not...well, look harder, sometimes they move fast.)
What else can I complain about here? Since this seems to be a day of complaints? Well, I haven't been handed 1 million dollars by some random stranger yet. There's always that. How can I achieve my goal of becoming independently wealthy if noone hands me money. I can't work for it, that would defy reason. Also, I didn't get to sleep in this morning. Ok, enough of me complaining that the earth isn't perfectly round (or other such crazy nonsensical stuff). I need to get back to work...
Here's to thoughts of long nights of sleep~!
Friday, September 27, 2002
Wednesday, September 11, 2002
Today is September 11th, a day that our generation remembers as being one of the most influential days in recent history. To us, it’s on par with Pearl Harbor, especially since many of us never experienced the event that entered the U.S. into World War II. One year ago, today, the security that Americans enjoyed was shattered by pointless acts of violence. Those at the helm of the planes, and their unhinged leaders took away the veil of innocence from our eyes. Today, we remember what it felt like, and to some…the feelings are stronger, because the shock we were in has begun to lift. The world today is much different for all of us than it was a year ago.
Today though, is still just September 11th, and although we have our heartstrings tugged by memories that haven’t faded, and probably won’t, we must continue to go about our lives and move on. Our generation’s question isn’t “Where were you when Kennedy was shot?” but rather “Where were you on the morning of Sept. 11, when the first plane hit?”. By now, though images of the wounded buildings still burn in our minds, and the collapse will haunt our nightmares for a long time, we have moved on to thinking of more pressing or trivial things. We as a people are resilient and we heal. We are also optimistic. I know for me, though I though about last year at odd times today, my mind was focused mostly on how bored I was in this class or another, and in trying to kill the wasp that was drunkenly flying about the classroom.
Today in history: 1814, the US is victorious on Lake Champlain, which leads to the conclusion of peace negotiations between Britain and the U.S. and the end of the War of 1812. A very good thing happened on this day, which is now only remembered by a few history majors, or by those who go looking for odd “this day in history” facts. Sometimes, when the media, and our own perverse sense of the overdramatic catch us, we need to stop and realize that though this day changed our lives, it didn’t ruin them—one year ago. We are stronger, more aware of ourselves, and the world we live in, which is a good thing. We are kinder to our neighbors (hopefully) and take time to notice the flowers blooming, which is a good thing. Some say that America finally woke up a year ago today. Well I say, “Good Morning!”
Today though, is still just September 11th, and although we have our heartstrings tugged by memories that haven’t faded, and probably won’t, we must continue to go about our lives and move on. Our generation’s question isn’t “Where were you when Kennedy was shot?” but rather “Where were you on the morning of Sept. 11, when the first plane hit?”. By now, though images of the wounded buildings still burn in our minds, and the collapse will haunt our nightmares for a long time, we have moved on to thinking of more pressing or trivial things. We as a people are resilient and we heal. We are also optimistic. I know for me, though I though about last year at odd times today, my mind was focused mostly on how bored I was in this class or another, and in trying to kill the wasp that was drunkenly flying about the classroom.
Today in history: 1814, the US is victorious on Lake Champlain, which leads to the conclusion of peace negotiations between Britain and the U.S. and the end of the War of 1812. A very good thing happened on this day, which is now only remembered by a few history majors, or by those who go looking for odd “this day in history” facts. Sometimes, when the media, and our own perverse sense of the overdramatic catch us, we need to stop and realize that though this day changed our lives, it didn’t ruin them—one year ago. We are stronger, more aware of ourselves, and the world we live in, which is a good thing. We are kinder to our neighbors (hopefully) and take time to notice the flowers blooming, which is a good thing. Some say that America finally woke up a year ago today. Well I say, “Good Morning!”
Tuesday, September 10, 2002
Changes yet again to this wonderful page. I have added a questbook. Please take the time to sign it, play comments in it, read it, enjoy it, and have fun with it. It's here for you (and for me). Though I like the comments sections of my blog, I wanted a general book for people and came up with --whimsical responses. I'll be adding more fun stuff, like links to my fav. bands sites, and a daily poll or something. There will also be more creative entries by me and others (if anyone wants to add to this page), more rants, and more laughs. Later~
Monday, September 09, 2002
Went to Down and Above again~! This time I went with a few more friends, who had never seen them before and they really enjoyed it too! I am so happy. The show was awesome, and I got to play "street team" for a bit, cause the space was really set up badly, and things needed to move fast. It was fun. I like helping people out, and the guys in Down and Above are really great, down to earth people. I wonder if they need more help on their real Street Team. I'm so there if they do! I'll have to find that out!
On another note, I have a dissertation for you.
Why This Night Sucks
Does anyone in the reading audience know what the worst feeling in the world is, besides those outlined in another dissertation I have written that you may or may not have had the opportunity to read? The worst feeling in the world is being disgustingly, totally, and inconceivably hot. This isn’t run-of-the-mill, normal, middle-of-a-summer-afternoon hot either! This is the all encompassing, befuddle your brain and make you not feel like doing anything hot. I am all for heat. We only have a few months of it here in this northern state, but SHEESH! I hate this not happy feeling on sweating because I’m THINKING! Not to mention I discovered we have either biting fruit flies or no-see-ems in the house, cause I’m getting eaten by hungry little critters who are homing in on my sweaty body signal. I feel grosser now (after showering a few hours ago) than I have after going camping at a place with no showers for an entire weekend. That’s not the worst of this though! The heat has wrapped it’s lackadaisical haze around my brain and caused me to forget most of what it is I need to remember to do this homework assignment that needs to be done for tomorrow night. And I have that CLASS, that horrid horrid class to look forward too. Wow. Tonight sucks. I hate tonight. Supposedly there is a rain shower on the way here to cool me down and lesson the sticky sweet humidity, but of yet it has been tardy for class, and I’m fairly certain the weather is skipping tonight. I would like to give it a detention, if I could find it! I would like at least rain tonight to relieve those of us without air conditioning in this city a reprieve. It is supposed to cool down later in the week, but heat causes me to have no patience and I want cool, non humid weather now! Damn it! Why does this state have such extremes. I mean this summer we have had a friggin’ monsoon season, on top of really really really really really hot days, and humid days. And then we get big storms. (I look forward to the big storms, the only thing this blasted weather is good for is making awesome thunderstorms that make me want to run out and become one with nature.) It’s school season now, why the blazes can’t the weather go to the beautiful low 70’s during the day and 50’s at night weather and stay there till about mid November? Oh dear, I have digressed. I hate tonight. I have still 5 problems to do for that CLASS tomorrow. Some of you know what that CLASS is, and why I keep yelling it. I know I’m not going to get them done tonight, because I’m writing dissertations instead of doing my homework like a good girl. But as I previously mentioned, the heat has stolen my ability to think and do common mechanics problems and AHHHHHHHHHHHHH. I give up. I’m going to take a cold shower and think chilling thoughts like how much homework I didn’t get done tonight!
Well, that’s all for now. Talk to you when it’s cooler.
On another note, I have a dissertation for you.
Why This Night Sucks
Does anyone in the reading audience know what the worst feeling in the world is, besides those outlined in another dissertation I have written that you may or may not have had the opportunity to read? The worst feeling in the world is being disgustingly, totally, and inconceivably hot. This isn’t run-of-the-mill, normal, middle-of-a-summer-afternoon hot either! This is the all encompassing, befuddle your brain and make you not feel like doing anything hot. I am all for heat. We only have a few months of it here in this northern state, but SHEESH! I hate this not happy feeling on sweating because I’m THINKING! Not to mention I discovered we have either biting fruit flies or no-see-ems in the house, cause I’m getting eaten by hungry little critters who are homing in on my sweaty body signal. I feel grosser now (after showering a few hours ago) than I have after going camping at a place with no showers for an entire weekend. That’s not the worst of this though! The heat has wrapped it’s lackadaisical haze around my brain and caused me to forget most of what it is I need to remember to do this homework assignment that needs to be done for tomorrow night. And I have that CLASS, that horrid horrid class to look forward too. Wow. Tonight sucks. I hate tonight. Supposedly there is a rain shower on the way here to cool me down and lesson the sticky sweet humidity, but of yet it has been tardy for class, and I’m fairly certain the weather is skipping tonight. I would like to give it a detention, if I could find it! I would like at least rain tonight to relieve those of us without air conditioning in this city a reprieve. It is supposed to cool down later in the week, but heat causes me to have no patience and I want cool, non humid weather now! Damn it! Why does this state have such extremes. I mean this summer we have had a friggin’ monsoon season, on top of really really really really really hot days, and humid days. And then we get big storms. (I look forward to the big storms, the only thing this blasted weather is good for is making awesome thunderstorms that make me want to run out and become one with nature.) It’s school season now, why the blazes can’t the weather go to the beautiful low 70’s during the day and 50’s at night weather and stay there till about mid November? Oh dear, I have digressed. I hate tonight. I have still 5 problems to do for that CLASS tomorrow. Some of you know what that CLASS is, and why I keep yelling it. I know I’m not going to get them done tonight, because I’m writing dissertations instead of doing my homework like a good girl. But as I previously mentioned, the heat has stolen my ability to think and do common mechanics problems and AHHHHHHHHHHHHH. I give up. I’m going to take a cold shower and think chilling thoughts like how much homework I didn’t get done tonight!
Well, that’s all for now. Talk to you when it’s cooler.
Monday, September 02, 2002
Found a new use for this page as well, Music Reviews!!!!
I went to the show at the Quest in Minneapolis this past friday night. Five bands. Subnormal, Hook Echo, Skywynd, Down and Above and Sunset Black. Awesome show. Great times! I had such a good time there! First local show here in Minneapolis and I have to say, I was not disappointed. All the bands put on a great show, and I got two new CD's. Sunset Black released there CD that night, and Down and Above and officially released theirs the week before, but I couldn't get to that show, so it was new to me too. I didn't have time yet to listen to them all the way through, I don't have my CD player up and running yet, because of the move, but as soon as I do, I'll let everyone know how they are! The first band, Subnormal, had great stage presence. The oldest OLDEST member is 18. They are on their way up! I'm getting their CD too, they are mailing to me cause they sold out. I have to say though, that my fav. part of the night was when Down and Above played. So much energy! We (my friend Chris and I) were in the second row, right up there, and got to see and feel and be part of it all! I can't wait to see them again!
On another note, I'm all moved in to the new apartment now. Still have organizing to do, and school starts really really soon. I get to read Engineering and the Mind's Eye! Doesn't that sound like a heart stopper? Literally! I still have to buy most of my books, and get the phone and cable modem hooked up at the apt. and other such wonderful stuff...but I'm ready to begin again I think. Until later-enjoy September!
I went to the show at the Quest in Minneapolis this past friday night. Five bands. Subnormal, Hook Echo, Skywynd, Down and Above and Sunset Black. Awesome show. Great times! I had such a good time there! First local show here in Minneapolis and I have to say, I was not disappointed. All the bands put on a great show, and I got two new CD's. Sunset Black released there CD that night, and Down and Above and officially released theirs the week before, but I couldn't get to that show, so it was new to me too. I didn't have time yet to listen to them all the way through, I don't have my CD player up and running yet, because of the move, but as soon as I do, I'll let everyone know how they are! The first band, Subnormal, had great stage presence. The oldest OLDEST member is 18. They are on their way up! I'm getting their CD too, they are mailing to me cause they sold out. I have to say though, that my fav. part of the night was when Down and Above played. So much energy! We (my friend Chris and I) were in the second row, right up there, and got to see and feel and be part of it all! I can't wait to see them again!
On another note, I'm all moved in to the new apartment now. Still have organizing to do, and school starts really really soon. I get to read Engineering and the Mind's Eye! Doesn't that sound like a heart stopper? Literally! I still have to buy most of my books, and get the phone and cable modem hooked up at the apt. and other such wonderful stuff...but I'm ready to begin again I think. Until later-enjoy September!
