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Friday, April 30, 2004
First: Jim's back from Iraq, safe and sound!
Recap of the night of the 28th:
Did Dynamics to Claudio, and we both were getting irritated over the fact that lecture lags behind homework by more than a week. Not to mention we were frustrated over the number of problems he assigned for homework.
Once I got back, I played some Warcraft III with my roommates.
Then I had the good fortune to get a call from Jaenen, and we talked for a while. Great to hear from her again. Not sure if I'll be able to say hello this weekend or not, but I'm going to try. Good luck tomorrow!
Went to bed after I got off the phone because I was pretty tired.
29th: Ummm...forget what I did, other than study dynamics outside with Claudio and copying down some solutions from the manual. Oh, right, ate a fuckload of food. I feel like friggin' Santa Claus. Starting to look like 'im, too, in one day! Even got the grey beard!
Today:
Dynamics today was pretty common sense. I can't believe I paid $70 for that hour of class...no...not even an hour! Fifty minutes! In Geology, I found out that the average on the lab exam was 55...putting me 15.5 points ahead of class average. One more exam to go in that course. Statistics was actually interesting today. I don't know why, because we were discussing micro somethings or others (fell asleep at this point?). Anyways, it culminated in an optional homework assignment that is worth lots of bonus points. I don't know how this will get incorporated into his research, though.
Now I'm going to go get ready to go home, because I'd like to help Nick out on his Eagle Project this weekend.
I want to post more stuff, but I do have to go get stuff set to go.
Ho ho ho. Merry F*cking Christmas!
Recap of the night of the 28th:
Did Dynamics to Claudio, and we both were getting irritated over the fact that lecture lags behind homework by more than a week. Not to mention we were frustrated over the number of problems he assigned for homework.
Once I got back, I played some Warcraft III with my roommates.
Then I had the good fortune to get a call from Jaenen, and we talked for a while. Great to hear from her again. Not sure if I'll be able to say hello this weekend or not, but I'm going to try. Good luck tomorrow!
Went to bed after I got off the phone because I was pretty tired.
29th: Ummm...forget what I did, other than study dynamics outside with Claudio and copying down some solutions from the manual. Oh, right, ate a fuckload of food. I feel like friggin' Santa Claus. Starting to look like 'im, too, in one day! Even got the grey beard!
Today:
Dynamics today was pretty common sense. I can't believe I paid $70 for that hour of class...no...not even an hour! Fifty minutes! In Geology, I found out that the average on the lab exam was 55...putting me 15.5 points ahead of class average. One more exam to go in that course. Statistics was actually interesting today. I don't know why, because we were discussing micro somethings or others (fell asleep at this point?). Anyways, it culminated in an optional homework assignment that is worth lots of bonus points. I don't know how this will get incorporated into his research, though.
Now I'm going to go get ready to go home, because I'd like to help Nick out on his Eagle Project this weekend.
I want to post more stuff, but I do have to go get stuff set to go.
Ho ho ho. Merry F*cking Christmas!
Wednesday, April 28, 2004
Ok. Geology lab exam sucked. Talk about whack-a-mole. It wasn't too too hard though. Think I did OK.
Stats lab was wicked easy and fast. I was amazed. It wasn't one of those labs with about fifty different essay questions or things asking for proofs.
Then, I got all dressed up (sans suit jacket), and went to my interview with Mr. Kaufman about being a program assistant for Frontiers 2004. It went alright, and he said that he'd get back to me either way just before the end of classes. It was him asking for my critique of last year's program. I know I can do a good job. Though I think it filtered back that I screwed around a little too much. But then again, Mr. Kaufman, and the entire administration behind this project, know everything about my experience as a PA. I really hope that I will be given the chance to work for such a great program again this year. Not only is it hard work (my residents were exhausting!), but it's alot of fun.
I'll be off once I change again, this time I'm headed to the library to work on dynamics with Claudio. If you need me, please call my cell phone, I'm going to leave it on for once. I'll be free at like 7.
The rest of the night is up in the air, though I need to call my parents to see what time they're coming up on Friday to pick up my stuff.
Stats lab was wicked easy and fast. I was amazed. It wasn't one of those labs with about fifty different essay questions or things asking for proofs.
Then, I got all dressed up (sans suit jacket), and went to my interview with Mr. Kaufman about being a program assistant for Frontiers 2004. It went alright, and he said that he'd get back to me either way just before the end of classes. It was him asking for my critique of last year's program. I know I can do a good job. Though I think it filtered back that I screwed around a little too much. But then again, Mr. Kaufman, and the entire administration behind this project, know everything about my experience as a PA. I really hope that I will be given the chance to work for such a great program again this year. Not only is it hard work (my residents were exhausting!), but it's alot of fun.
I'll be off once I change again, this time I'm headed to the library to work on dynamics with Claudio. If you need me, please call my cell phone, I'm going to leave it on for once. I'll be free at like 7.
The rest of the night is up in the air, though I need to call my parents to see what time they're coming up on Friday to pick up my stuff.
Tuesday, April 27, 2004
All in all, today has been a very, very stressful day. Woke up on time to get to dynamics, stayed awake in geology, and as usual, napped in statistics because the professor must work for one of those sleeping pill/relaxing talk combination sleep aid system companies.
So, here's what happened. Got out of class and screwed around for a little bit, ate, then went back to Kaven to study geology.
30% of my grade for that class will be decided tomorrow.
I'm not doing so hot right now. For one, yeah, the exam. Secondly, I've got a fuckload of Dynamics due. The third reason I'll be keeping to myself, no need to put that here.
Anyways, I'm going to do laundry tonight after I finish up my statistics work, and possibly shave in preparation for tomorrow's interview. Though, from what I've been hearing, it's going to be "Hello. We're sorry, but all spots are filled. Thank you for applying." Though I'm going to go in with a suit just in case I've got a shot.
I just want everyone to leave me alone until tomorrow.
Now to do my statistics homework. Then laundry. Ugh.
...Back from geology...I gave Jaenen a call to say hi, and kinda sorta woke her up, and found out she had called and left a message that my phone was not kind enough to alert me to. She didn't sound good at all in the message...I hope everything's ok with her. (Just heard it a few minutes ago.)
I had to meet someone to study right after I called, and we went at it for a couple hours, and then we hiked down to Ernies to eat. Forgot my laundry was in. Oh well, small price to pay. Not a bit deal.
Right now, I'm so frickin' tired that my head has already fallen onto the table once tonight. Now to summon the strength to climb into bed.
Good night.
So, here's what happened. Got out of class and screwed around for a little bit, ate, then went back to Kaven to study geology.
30% of my grade for that class will be decided tomorrow.
I'm not doing so hot right now. For one, yeah, the exam. Secondly, I've got a fuckload of Dynamics due. The third reason I'll be keeping to myself, no need to put that here.
Anyways, I'm going to do laundry tonight after I finish up my statistics work, and possibly shave in preparation for tomorrow's interview. Though, from what I've been hearing, it's going to be "Hello. We're sorry, but all spots are filled. Thank you for applying." Though I'm going to go in with a suit just in case I've got a shot.
I just want everyone to leave me alone until tomorrow.
Now to do my statistics homework. Then laundry. Ugh.
...Back from geology...I gave Jaenen a call to say hi, and kinda sorta woke her up, and found out she had called and left a message that my phone was not kind enough to alert me to. She didn't sound good at all in the message...I hope everything's ok with her. (Just heard it a few minutes ago.)
I had to meet someone to study right after I called, and we went at it for a couple hours, and then we hiked down to Ernies to eat. Forgot my laundry was in. Oh well, small price to pay. Not a bit deal.
Right now, I'm so frickin' tired that my head has already fallen onto the table once tonight. Now to summon the strength to climb into bed.
Good night.
The weekend was relatively good. Got to see my parents. Was able to hang out with all the guys out in Northboro. Attended a confirmation ceremony. Went to a southern style BBQ.
Monday was a pretty good day. No geology. Got all my work done early, and was able to relax hang out, play pool, then go to Denny's late at night.
This morning, I woke up refreshed and ready to go, probably because I'm pretty hyped up on caffeine. Both dynamics and geology were boring. Now I'm procrastinating on studying for the geology lab exam tomorrow, which is promising to be asshard.
Some things I just can't get out of mind, though. Don't worry, it's good stuff! Though it'd be nice to have a clear head until tomorrow at 11AM.
Je crois que je n'etudie pas plus pour l'examen geologique. J'ai besoin d'etudie tres longue temps pour un bon marque.
Au revoir, et sante!
Monday was a pretty good day. No geology. Got all my work done early, and was able to relax hang out, play pool, then go to Denny's late at night.
This morning, I woke up refreshed and ready to go, probably because I'm pretty hyped up on caffeine. Both dynamics and geology were boring. Now I'm procrastinating on studying for the geology lab exam tomorrow, which is promising to be asshard.
Some things I just can't get out of mind, though. Don't worry, it's good stuff! Though it'd be nice to have a clear head until tomorrow at 11AM.
Je crois que je n'etudie pas plus pour l'examen geologique. J'ai besoin d'etudie tres longue temps pour un bon marque.
Au revoir, et sante!
Sunday, April 25, 2004
I was not dreaming Thursday night. We are going to get together, or already have. At least that is how it seems, and I hope that I am not mistaken. *Does the Tycho Dance*. I wish I had the chance to talk to her more often.
That being said, I can now write about Saturday. Woke up at 3:47 PM. Did jack shit for work. Went to a BBQ out in Northboro, but we arrived too late to eat. Actually, first we had to drive to Framingham/Natick and pick up a Thrifty van for Claudio's work, then we went to the BBQ. They had a 12' x 12' projector screen they were playing Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark on, and later played multiplayer Halo. It was pretty chilly outside. I was "volunteered" to help carry back the bags of cement that were supporting the screen and other stuff. Since Claudio and a few others were hungry (including myself), we headed off to some pizza place and ordered subs and and a pizza. The guy was actually closing up when we came in, but he still served us, nonetheless. Then we went back to Chad's place and played some Halo. Good times. I couldn't believe it when Claudio brought his homework in with him. It's Saturday! A day to take off and completely relax. And relax I did. Things still seem to press in all around me, etc., but I feel better, a little less stressed. I've got one week of class to go. Time to kick it in for the sprint.
Got back here, and got invited to play a few games with my roommates, so I did that for a while, and so here I am. A tired, happy, content, curious, and somewhat confused guy, who is thinking about only two things.
And so I bid all of you fare well. Good night.
That being said, I can now write about Saturday. Woke up at 3:47 PM. Did jack shit for work. Went to a BBQ out in Northboro, but we arrived too late to eat. Actually, first we had to drive to Framingham/Natick and pick up a Thrifty van for Claudio's work, then we went to the BBQ. They had a 12' x 12' projector screen they were playing Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark on, and later played multiplayer Halo. It was pretty chilly outside. I was "volunteered" to help carry back the bags of cement that were supporting the screen and other stuff. Since Claudio and a few others were hungry (including myself), we headed off to some pizza place and ordered subs and and a pizza. The guy was actually closing up when we came in, but he still served us, nonetheless. Then we went back to Chad's place and played some Halo. Good times. I couldn't believe it when Claudio brought his homework in with him. It's Saturday! A day to take off and completely relax. And relax I did. Things still seem to press in all around me, etc., but I feel better, a little less stressed. I've got one week of class to go. Time to kick it in for the sprint.
Got back here, and got invited to play a few games with my roommates, so I did that for a while, and so here I am. A tired, happy, content, curious, and somewhat confused guy, who is thinking about only two things.
And so I bid all of you fare well. Good night.
Saturday, April 24, 2004
Quick update on life. Or not so quick. Because I can see the beginnings of dawn, and it's beautiful. (Hung out with my roommates all night...we were pretty irritated and pissed off all week, so we used tonight to smooth things over.)
Let's start with Thursday. Got out of class and did lots of work. Then went for a nice 2.5 mile run. Quads burned like hell, but the hip was good.
Afterwards I showered, and did more work.
Jaenen called at 10. I don't understand why she asks if it's ok to call me. You are all welcome to call me at anytime, even if it's to say "Hey!". No need to ask if it's ok to call. And we talked until about 2AM. I'd have gotten off the phone earlier, but I don't get to talk to her all that often. I think we're considering getting more serious about getting together, but I was dead tired, so I might have been dreaming (a good dream, aye, but still a dream, nonetheless). Either way, it was great to hear from her, and hope to do so again soon.
Then I promptly fell asleep. It was one of those going unconcious before your head hits the pillow deals. I don't even quite remember if I made it all the way up on my bed before going to sleep. Got six hours of good sleep, then the alarm went off, and it was time for Dynamics exam. First couple questions were easy, the last one was pretty brutal. People bitched about it.
I didn't fall asleep in Geology or Statistics today! (Well, I was daydreaming through some of stats...but I don't think that counts). After that, it was time to do some major work on my room. It's been a mess because this week has been a little on the hectic side. And I started to clear out stuff to bring home.
My parents came up at about 5 and picked me (and my stuff) up and brought me out to O'Connors to eat. Mmmm....excellent food. I presented them with the fudge I had bought for them at a chocolate factory in Northampton (they're huge chocolate fans).
And then I went to the campus center and watched some of the Sox game on the big screen. Met up with Claudio there, and later Ryan. Played pool with Ryan. Meanwhile, the Sox beat the piss out of the Yanks. And then it was back to my place to hang out with my roommates.
The first week out of class will be reserved for sleeping. I think I have about three weeks to catch up on.
Yeah, and this is a post from a very tired young man. I'm so tired that I am having trouble holding my head up, and I barely can keep my eyes open. If I said something really stupid here (besides "Yankees Suck", because that isn't stupid), I'm sorry. My thought's are all over the place. Ooh! Look! The sky is blue! Je me couche pour la nuit. Je crois que vous venez marcher et faire bien. Bon matin, et sante!
Let's start with Thursday. Got out of class and did lots of work. Then went for a nice 2.5 mile run. Quads burned like hell, but the hip was good.
Afterwards I showered, and did more work.
Jaenen called at 10. I don't understand why she asks if it's ok to call me. You are all welcome to call me at anytime, even if it's to say "Hey!". No need to ask if it's ok to call. And we talked until about 2AM. I'd have gotten off the phone earlier, but I don't get to talk to her all that often. I think we're considering getting more serious about getting together, but I was dead tired, so I might have been dreaming (a good dream, aye, but still a dream, nonetheless). Either way, it was great to hear from her, and hope to do so again soon.
Then I promptly fell asleep. It was one of those going unconcious before your head hits the pillow deals. I don't even quite remember if I made it all the way up on my bed before going to sleep. Got six hours of good sleep, then the alarm went off, and it was time for Dynamics exam. First couple questions were easy, the last one was pretty brutal. People bitched about it.
I didn't fall asleep in Geology or Statistics today! (Well, I was daydreaming through some of stats...but I don't think that counts). After that, it was time to do some major work on my room. It's been a mess because this week has been a little on the hectic side. And I started to clear out stuff to bring home.
My parents came up at about 5 and picked me (and my stuff) up and brought me out to O'Connors to eat. Mmmm....excellent food. I presented them with the fudge I had bought for them at a chocolate factory in Northampton (they're huge chocolate fans).
And then I went to the campus center and watched some of the Sox game on the big screen. Met up with Claudio there, and later Ryan. Played pool with Ryan. Meanwhile, the Sox beat the piss out of the Yanks. And then it was back to my place to hang out with my roommates.
The first week out of class will be reserved for sleeping. I think I have about three weeks to catch up on.
Yeah, and this is a post from a very tired young man. I'm so tired that I am having trouble holding my head up, and I barely can keep my eyes open. If I said something really stupid here (besides "Yankees Suck", because that isn't stupid), I'm sorry. My thought's are all over the place. Ooh! Look! The sky is blue! Je me couche pour la nuit. Je crois que vous venez marcher et faire bien. Bon matin, et sante!
Wednesday, April 21, 2004
Today was a total and complete waste. Woke up at 6:20AM, and rushed off to be on time for the bus at 7AM. Drove an hour to Quabbin Resevoir, and did retarded presentations on different things. Proceeded to go to fifteen or so different stops, and listened to more retarded presentations. Lunch finally came around at 1PM. Fred and I ate at Angelina's in Northampton, MA. Excellent pizza. Fucking huge slices. Then we go off and do more stupid geology shit, and finally get back at 7:30 PM.
I didn't learn anything, and could have used today for more productive things. I could have finished my Dynamics assignment, my statistics homework, my statistics lab. I could have been able to say hi to Janine and see what was up with her. I could have played pool for a couple hours and hang out down at the campus center. I could have gone for a nice long, relaxing run.
I disliked the field trip, due to the Geology.
Now, as much as I bitch about today, I enjoyed being outside. Enjoyed it immensely. There is something between me and nature, some bond, that draws me to it. It sort of feels like I feel that God is guiding me, but not quite that good. It's a sort of euphoria that I felt all day, that balanced out the relative shittiness. I can't wait to go camping this summer.
Now I'm off to do some work, eat the food we ordered out for, then more work.
I'm pretty pissed off, but I'm not going to let it show, because I'm not going to let it bother me. I've got more important things to worry about.
I didn't learn anything, and could have used today for more productive things. I could have finished my Dynamics assignment, my statistics homework, my statistics lab. I could have been able to say hi to Janine and see what was up with her. I could have played pool for a couple hours and hang out down at the campus center. I could have gone for a nice long, relaxing run.
I disliked the field trip, due to the Geology.
Now, as much as I bitch about today, I enjoyed being outside. Enjoyed it immensely. There is something between me and nature, some bond, that draws me to it. It sort of feels like I feel that God is guiding me, but not quite that good. It's a sort of euphoria that I felt all day, that balanced out the relative shittiness. I can't wait to go camping this summer.
Now I'm off to do some work, eat the food we ordered out for, then more work.
I'm pretty pissed off, but I'm not going to let it show, because I'm not going to let it bother me. I've got more important things to worry about.
Tuesday, April 20, 2004
Monday, April 19, 2004
Just got in from capture the flag. Not feeling so great. Hungry, thirsty, took a couple disabling shots (aka groin).
In other news: got a 29.5 out of 30 on my Dynamics exam. Now if I can pull something like that out of my ass again on this next one.
I'm looking forward to a long long day tomorrow. Five Dynamics problems, finish up my geology, and do some statistics...shit...including the lab because I won't be here to do it Wednesday. I fucking hate geology. Such a pain in my ass.
I'm looking forward to the summer. I'll have the time to run every day. In fact, I hope to be slim, trim, and scarily muscular by late August. Like that's ever going to happen. I don't know. Running isn't horrible like everyone says. It's a time to test your body, sure, it does feel like shit, but once you get the rhythm going, you go into a trance, and it's alot of fun. Then the oxygen high at the end...If all goes well this cross country season, I might try for the next Boston Marathon. Not sure.
Now to shower, and get some sleep. And water. And food.
In other news: got a 29.5 out of 30 on my Dynamics exam. Now if I can pull something like that out of my ass again on this next one.
I'm looking forward to a long long day tomorrow. Five Dynamics problems, finish up my geology, and do some statistics...shit...including the lab because I won't be here to do it Wednesday. I fucking hate geology. Such a pain in my ass.
I'm looking forward to the summer. I'll have the time to run every day. In fact, I hope to be slim, trim, and scarily muscular by late August. Like that's ever going to happen. I don't know. Running isn't horrible like everyone says. It's a time to test your body, sure, it does feel like shit, but once you get the rhythm going, you go into a trance, and it's alot of fun. Then the oxygen high at the end...If all goes well this cross country season, I might try for the next Boston Marathon. Not sure.
Now to shower, and get some sleep. And water. And food.
My head hurts. Just spent 2 hours at the weekly homework session. He picked 5 incredibly difficult problems for this time around. All of them deal with rotational relative velocities with linkages...which I hate. I want to cry now.
It was funny because both the TA and professor were like "yeah, this topic is wicked fucking hard, and we really don't know what we're doing and we're going to throw things around until it looks right". So laughed inwardly up until the point that I realized that if they don't really know it that well, I'm fucked.
Anyways, my body still aches, feels good, it's a beautiful day outside. And I feel extremely excited for absolutely no reason whatsoever. Maybe it's because I've stopped worrying about stuff. I don't worry about schoolwork anymore--I just do it. I don't worry about girls. I just don't care anymore. I don't worry about getting to relax, because I'm getting plenty of time to hang around (not a whole lot, but enough). The only thing I'm worried about is snapping my losing streak at the billiards tables.
Note to self: hand in Frontiers application to N. Kaufman tomorrow. Do Dynamics due Thursday. Do write up on zeolites for Wednesday, and make 30 copies (make it 40 to be on the safe side).
Now to do some work, then relax.
It was funny because both the TA and professor were like "yeah, this topic is wicked fucking hard, and we really don't know what we're doing and we're going to throw things around until it looks right". So laughed inwardly up until the point that I realized that if they don't really know it that well, I'm fucked.
Anyways, my body still aches, feels good, it's a beautiful day outside. And I feel extremely excited for absolutely no reason whatsoever. Maybe it's because I've stopped worrying about stuff. I don't worry about schoolwork anymore--I just do it. I don't worry about girls. I just don't care anymore. I don't worry about getting to relax, because I'm getting plenty of time to hang around (not a whole lot, but enough). The only thing I'm worried about is snapping my losing streak at the billiards tables.
Note to self: hand in Frontiers application to N. Kaufman tomorrow. Do Dynamics due Thursday. Do write up on zeolites for Wednesday, and make 30 copies (make it 40 to be on the safe side).
Now to do some work, then relax.
Sunday, April 18, 2004
I am sore all over. Feels pretty good. Still tired, though, even after a full ten hours of rack time.
I met ANOTHER Emily yesterday.
Today's agenda: go to mass, then saddle up and go to the library and copy down the solutions for our homework. While I'm there, I might as well get some research done on "Zeolites", because Geology is retarded like that. Then I've got to come back and clean the stove, seeing that I was the one who had set it on fire last. My statistics homework is next, and then I'd like to finish up my application to be an RA for the Frontier's Program. And today is laundry day. Ouch.
And I've got to clean off my desk...things have just piled up alot.
Estimated time spent working? 3.5 hours of academic work, with 1.5 hours of other stuff to do. Now, if I can start working and not stop as soon as mass gets out (which won't happen, because I'm going to want to finish up the meatloaf I made Friday), I'll be done by 5 with EVERYTHING.
If that happens, I'm going to head up to the Quad and see if I can join in on a game of Ultimate. If not there, another game is usually being played down on the athletic fields.
Today is a beautiful day, and it puts me in a very good mood. Sorta confused still, but weather like this really perks me up.
I met ANOTHER Emily yesterday.
Today's agenda: go to mass, then saddle up and go to the library and copy down the solutions for our homework. While I'm there, I might as well get some research done on "Zeolites", because Geology is retarded like that. Then I've got to come back and clean the stove, seeing that I was the one who had set it on fire last. My statistics homework is next, and then I'd like to finish up my application to be an RA for the Frontier's Program. And today is laundry day. Ouch.
And I've got to clean off my desk...things have just piled up alot.
Estimated time spent working? 3.5 hours of academic work, with 1.5 hours of other stuff to do. Now, if I can start working and not stop as soon as mass gets out (which won't happen, because I'm going to want to finish up the meatloaf I made Friday), I'll be done by 5 with EVERYTHING.
If that happens, I'm going to head up to the Quad and see if I can join in on a game of Ultimate. If not there, another game is usually being played down on the athletic fields.
Today is a beautiful day, and it puts me in a very good mood. Sorta confused still, but weather like this really perks me up.
Saturday, April 17, 2004
Geology exam wasn't bad, but I only did about an hour's worth of studying for it, so I half-assed it. Shouldn't get below a 70, I don't think. Fred and I have to do research on Zeolites for the 12 hour field trip next week.
Dynamics...well, the 5 homework problems he assigned today were so difficult he said he would accept them as late as Thursday, rather than the usual Tuesday. I'm looking forward to getting our second exam back on Monday.
I played a huge amount of pool today. And sucked for most of it. Did some impressive stuff, like making a couple massay shots or however the hell you spell it...but lost alot of games. Either way, it was a very fun time. Alphonse is f*cking incredible at pulling off the hardest shots I've ever seen. Jonas was off his game today, and Dan was kicking ass all over the place.
When I got back, I worked on my D-Day Tribute I plan on posting here on June 6th, 2004, the 60th anniversary of the Normandy Invasion. I know almost no one will read it all, because it's just so long, with a whole lot more to go. But it gave me something to do other than homework. But I hope that people will take the fifteen or twenty minutes to read it all, because thousands of men were killed that day, and their sacrifice lead to the downfall of the Third Reich. Without D-Day, the world would be much different today. Pay them the tribute and respect that they deserve.
Made the best meatloaf EVER tonight, and drank five or six cans of Diet Pepsi. Mmmmmmmmmmmmm....caffeine.
I gave up on worrying about things. Worrying never gets things accomplished. I think it's over.
Now, to grab some sleep. Good night all, et sante!
Dynamics...well, the 5 homework problems he assigned today were so difficult he said he would accept them as late as Thursday, rather than the usual Tuesday. I'm looking forward to getting our second exam back on Monday.
I played a huge amount of pool today. And sucked for most of it. Did some impressive stuff, like making a couple massay shots or however the hell you spell it...but lost alot of games. Either way, it was a very fun time. Alphonse is f*cking incredible at pulling off the hardest shots I've ever seen. Jonas was off his game today, and Dan was kicking ass all over the place.
When I got back, I worked on my D-Day Tribute I plan on posting here on June 6th, 2004, the 60th anniversary of the Normandy Invasion. I know almost no one will read it all, because it's just so long, with a whole lot more to go. But it gave me something to do other than homework. But I hope that people will take the fifteen or twenty minutes to read it all, because thousands of men were killed that day, and their sacrifice lead to the downfall of the Third Reich. Without D-Day, the world would be much different today. Pay them the tribute and respect that they deserve.
Made the best meatloaf EVER tonight, and drank five or six cans of Diet Pepsi. Mmmmmmmmmmmmm....caffeine.
I gave up on worrying about things. Worrying never gets things accomplished. I think it's over.
Now, to grab some sleep. Good night all, et sante!
Friday, April 16, 2004
Weird dream last night.
At first, I was going off to war.
Then, I was at a Sox game. Then it wasn't at Fenway anymore, but something like O'Rourke field in Quincy.
Then I was actualing playing in it.
Then I was umping it.
Then Jaenen refused to talk to me or even be near me. So I go down and sabotage the game.
Chris, Nick, Haviland, and Chuck, well, yeah, they helped me mess up the baseball game.
Really fucked up dream, but funny as hell [minus the part where I got rejected, cause that's never funny].
Now off to Dynamics then Geology exam.
At first, I was going off to war.
Then, I was at a Sox game. Then it wasn't at Fenway anymore, but something like O'Rourke field in Quincy.
Then I was actualing playing in it.
Then I was umping it.
Then Jaenen refused to talk to me or even be near me. So I go down and sabotage the game.
Chris, Nick, Haviland, and Chuck, well, yeah, they helped me mess up the baseball game.
Really fucked up dream, but funny as hell [minus the part where I got rejected, cause that's never funny].
Now off to Dynamics then Geology exam.
Thursday, April 15, 2004
That last post was a piece of shit. Inspired by lack of sleep and a tremendous overdose of caffeine. Hands stopped shaking, for the most part, and I can think clearly.
There is one thing that everyone should do in life: if you can't control it, then don't worry about it. I've been worrying about things I can't control. For instance: the Geology exam tomorrow, the Geology 12 hour field trip next week, the Dynamics notebook check, how I did on my Dynamics exam the other day, my situation with women, or rather, one young woman in particular, not to mention I haven't been running. I can't control any of those things, and I'm starting to understand that I can't let them bother me. That does not mean I take them into account, I just don't think about them and worry about them.
Here are a few things I can control: how much I study for Geology, eating a nutritional diet, getting a full 8 hours sleep tonight, try and make time to go out for a run today (doubtful, but I can try). Getting my statistics homework finished. Having a good time with my roommates and relax. These things I CAN change, and CAN affect. And therefore I can worry about them.
I had this massive massive massive panic attack last night. Weird.
AND WHEN WILL HE FUCKING LEARN TO DRINK WITHOUT SLURPING ON EVERY FUCKING SIP?!?
Now to do that statistics homework, and do the Dynamics work for today. Then I'll be off and running with Geology. I'll check back in later.
Ahhh...the wonders of caffeine and super-duper chocolate cake...mmm...
There is one thing that everyone should do in life: if you can't control it, then don't worry about it. I've been worrying about things I can't control. For instance: the Geology exam tomorrow, the Geology 12 hour field trip next week, the Dynamics notebook check, how I did on my Dynamics exam the other day, my situation with women, or rather, one young woman in particular, not to mention I haven't been running. I can't control any of those things, and I'm starting to understand that I can't let them bother me. That does not mean I take them into account, I just don't think about them and worry about them.
Here are a few things I can control: how much I study for Geology, eating a nutritional diet, getting a full 8 hours sleep tonight, try and make time to go out for a run today (doubtful, but I can try). Getting my statistics homework finished. Having a good time with my roommates and relax. These things I CAN change, and CAN affect. And therefore I can worry about them.
I had this massive massive massive panic attack last night. Weird.
AND WHEN WILL HE FUCKING LEARN TO DRINK WITHOUT SLURPING ON EVERY FUCKING SIP?!?
Now to do that statistics homework, and do the Dynamics work for today. Then I'll be off and running with Geology. I'll check back in later.
Ahhh...the wonders of caffeine and super-duper chocolate cake...mmm...
That last post was a piece of shit. Inspired by lack of sleep and a tremendous overdose of caffeine. Hands stopped shaking, for the most part, and I can think clearly.
There is one thing that everyone should do in life: if you can't control it, then don't worry about it. I've been worrying about things I can't control. For instance: the Geology exam tomorrow, the Geology 12 hour field trip next week, the Dynamics notebook check, how I did on my Dynamics exam the other day, my situation with women, or rather, one young woman in particular, not to mention I haven't been running. I can't control any of those things, and I'm starting to understand that I can't let them bother me. That does not mean I take them into account, I just don't think about them and worry about them.
Here are a few things I can control: how much I study for Geology, eating a nutritional diet, getting a full 8 hours sleep tonight, try and make time to go out for a run today (doubtful, but I can try). Getting my statistics homework finished. Having a good time with my roommates and relax. These things I CAN change, and CAN affect. And therefore I can worry about them.
I had this massive massive massive panic attack last night. Weird.
AND WHEN WILL HE FUCKING LEARN TO DRINK WITHOUT SLURPING ON EVERY FUCKING SIP?!?
Now to do that statistics homework, and do the Dynamics work for today. Then I'll be off and running with Geology. I'll check back in later.
Ahhh...the wonders of caffeine and super-duper chocolate cake...mmm...
There is one thing that everyone should do in life: if you can't control it, then don't worry about it. I've been worrying about things I can't control. For instance: the Geology exam tomorrow, the Geology 12 hour field trip next week, the Dynamics notebook check, how I did on my Dynamics exam the other day, my situation with women, or rather, one young woman in particular, not to mention I haven't been running. I can't control any of those things, and I'm starting to understand that I can't let them bother me. That does not mean I take them into account, I just don't think about them and worry about them.
Here are a few things I can control: how much I study for Geology, eating a nutritional diet, getting a full 8 hours sleep tonight, try and make time to go out for a run today (doubtful, but I can try). Getting my statistics homework finished. Having a good time with my roommates and relax. These things I CAN change, and CAN affect. And therefore I can worry about them.
I had this massive massive massive panic attack last night. Weird.
AND WHEN WILL HE FUCKING LEARN TO DRINK WITHOUT SLURPING ON EVERY FUCKING SIP?!?
Now to do that statistics homework, and do the Dynamics work for today. Then I'll be off and running with Geology. I'll check back in later.
Ahhh...the wonders of caffeine and super-duper chocolate cake...mmm...
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Ok. Pseudo-rant time. I'm under alot of stress. I don't need anymore of it to be added. Do not give hints to me, just come out and say it, sorta-blunt like. I don't have the time or patience to decipher what you mean. I'm not impatient, but I've got lots of things to keep abreast of, without having to worry about what something means.
I'm tired of trying to keep in touch with people. If you want to talk, you know how to reach me. I'm done trying to contact people...they just seem so annoyed to have to deal with me. Am I really that bad? I'm just not going to go out of my way to talk to people, I'm tried of hearing their reactions. The last thing I need to hear is "oh, it's you...". You all know where and how to reach me, so if you want to talk, you have to do some legwork now.
There is so much caffeine in my system that my hands constantly shake, and my mind won't stop racing. I can't concentrate on anything for more than a few minutes. I'm pretty sleep-deprived, and am tired all day, and am not motivated to do anything. The only thing that perks me up is keeping contact with people. But no one seems to really want to talk to me. I usually go out of my way to talk to them, and keep in touch. But now it always seems as if I'm a burden to them. I'll call someone, and it's a "Oh. It's you, again." sort of thing. If my trying to keep up with everyone else is an annoyance, well, screw it. As I said earlier, if you want to keep in touch, you know how to reach me. What the hell is wrong with me?
Heck, even my eyes changed color! <--- Seriously, not yanking your chain. They're still green, but the weird flecks in there just keep changing color on me.
I actually had written this huge long rant earlier, but it was pretty extreme and foul mouthed. So I came back and edited it after I calmed down a bit. Just had a stress/panic attack a while ago, and that post was a result of it.
I just don't understand life. Would someone care to explain it to me, please?
I just want to put my head through the wall. I need something to punch. Like right now. Because I am pretty angry, resentful, envious, and pretty much all the other negative emotions, right now, all wrapped up into one quivering package. I don't know why I'm such an annoyance to people now. What is wrong with me?
You know what? It's almost 1 AM. Why am I up bitching and moaning like I always do? Hell, I've talked to a couple of you, but unfortunately it hasn't helped. It's too complex to explain in a short amount of time. I mean, if someone had a half hour or so to spare, maybe I could get some of this huge weight off my chest.
Again, it's almost 1 AM. I should go to sleep and pray that I feel better when I wake up.
Fare ye well, and keep to your path.
I'm tired of trying to keep in touch with people. If you want to talk, you know how to reach me. I'm done trying to contact people...they just seem so annoyed to have to deal with me. Am I really that bad? I'm just not going to go out of my way to talk to people, I'm tried of hearing their reactions. The last thing I need to hear is "oh, it's you...". You all know where and how to reach me, so if you want to talk, you have to do some legwork now.
There is so much caffeine in my system that my hands constantly shake, and my mind won't stop racing. I can't concentrate on anything for more than a few minutes. I'm pretty sleep-deprived, and am tired all day, and am not motivated to do anything. The only thing that perks me up is keeping contact with people. But no one seems to really want to talk to me. I usually go out of my way to talk to them, and keep in touch. But now it always seems as if I'm a burden to them. I'll call someone, and it's a "Oh. It's you, again." sort of thing. If my trying to keep up with everyone else is an annoyance, well, screw it. As I said earlier, if you want to keep in touch, you know how to reach me. What the hell is wrong with me?
Heck, even my eyes changed color! <--- Seriously, not yanking your chain. They're still green, but the weird flecks in there just keep changing color on me.
I actually had written this huge long rant earlier, but it was pretty extreme and foul mouthed. So I came back and edited it after I calmed down a bit. Just had a stress/panic attack a while ago, and that post was a result of it.
I just don't understand life. Would someone care to explain it to me, please?
I just want to put my head through the wall. I need something to punch. Like right now. Because I am pretty angry, resentful, envious, and pretty much all the other negative emotions, right now, all wrapped up into one quivering package. I don't know why I'm such an annoyance to people now. What is wrong with me?
You know what? It's almost 1 AM. Why am I up bitching and moaning like I always do? Hell, I've talked to a couple of you, but unfortunately it hasn't helped. It's too complex to explain in a short amount of time. I mean, if someone had a half hour or so to spare, maybe I could get some of this huge weight off my chest.
Again, it's almost 1 AM. I should go to sleep and pray that I feel better when I wake up.
Fare ye well, and keep to your path.
Last night was weird. I put the stove on fire, because the ramen flavor mix dried out when the pot overboiled and was smoking like crazy.
I take 10 minutes in a successful attempt to keep the fire alarms and sprinklers from going off (though I'm pretty sure neither of those systems work, considering this is the second fire we've accidentally started in the apartment).
I take 10 minutes in a successful attempt to keep the fire alarms and sprinklers from going off (though I'm pretty sure neither of those systems work, considering this is the second fire we've accidentally started in the apartment).
Tuesday, April 13, 2004
This post is a procrastinating one. I do not want to do the Dynamics tonight. Nor the weird Geology shit. Today's been an alright day so far. Straightened a couple things out this morning in dynamics. Actually stayed awake in Geology. Absolutely demolished my statistics exam.
Shit still bothers me, but today isn't all that bad. Just hanging out with my roommates now...and we all agree life sucks. Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back is playing in the background...as will the rest of Dark City in a few minutes.
I'd be playing pool, but there is stuff I really do need to do. Among them, fill out and submit my application for being an RA for WPI's Frontiers summer program.
So, hope y'all aren't having a "blah" day. I also might sign up for a CNC workshop on Wednesday...4 hours in a fully automated machine shop. I'd drool the entire time. THEY LAID OFF TODD AND STEVE!!! What the fuck?!?
Au revoir, et sante. Keep in touch.
Shit still bothers me, but today isn't all that bad. Just hanging out with my roommates now...and we all agree life sucks. Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back is playing in the background...as will the rest of Dark City in a few minutes.
I'd be playing pool, but there is stuff I really do need to do. Among them, fill out and submit my application for being an RA for WPI's Frontiers summer program.
So, hope y'all aren't having a "blah" day. I also might sign up for a CNC workshop on Wednesday...4 hours in a fully automated machine shop. I'd drool the entire time. THEY LAID OFF TODD AND STEVE!!! What the fuck?!?
Au revoir, et sante. Keep in touch.
Monday, April 12, 2004
Big long rant deleted (it was absolutely HUGE!). Ranting doesn't get me anywhere. Let's boil the bitching and moaning down to a few main points:
1. I hate women. AKA They are conniving and devious and must take pleasure in confusing men. I'm done dealing with and playing the little games.
2. School is hard. I've got to survive for 3 more weeks.
3. I am naive. Meaning that I don't understand alot of things in life that people should understand by the time they are my age. Trying to catch up. Failing horribly.
Other than that, I'm doing alright. Weekend kicked ass. Looking forward to seeing my family again. And also looking forward to being able to get a full night's sleep again sometime soon. Sleep is bliss.
Oh, and xe^x is a sucky function to deal with.
1. I hate women. AKA They are conniving and devious and must take pleasure in confusing men. I'm done dealing with and playing the little games.
2. School is hard. I've got to survive for 3 more weeks.
3. I am naive. Meaning that I don't understand alot of things in life that people should understand by the time they are my age. Trying to catch up. Failing horribly.
Other than that, I'm doing alright. Weekend kicked ass. Looking forward to seeing my family again. And also looking forward to being able to get a full night's sleep again sometime soon. Sleep is bliss.
Oh, and xe^x is a sucky function to deal with.
This is the point where I wish I had a Live Journal. That way I could make it so only specific people could read what I want to write.
DAMNIT.
DAMNIT.
I've got no expectations, and I fully expect to lose. <--- Bad outlook.
Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail. <--- Good outlook.
I hate the quotient rule. Just have this derivative about fifty feet long to compute. Ah well. It'll engage my mind. Now off to do Geology.
Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail. <--- Good outlook.
I hate the quotient rule. Just have this derivative about fifty feet long to compute. Ah well. It'll engage my mind. Now off to do Geology.
Sunday, April 11, 2004
Ok, update time. I tried putting a new thing here Friday and yesterday, but it didn't quite work out. Oh well.
Insanely good weekend. Started off Friday when I got picked up, and on the way home, we stopped at New Balance. Bought a new pair of running shoes. Don't need them right now, but the ones I've been wearing will be be worn out in three months or so. Plus everything was 25% off. Drooled over the flats they had for sale...but I don't need a new pair of those.
Then went out to Gennaro's to eat with my folks. Ate a ton of food. If someone had poked my stomach...ooh...there would have been quite the mess to clean up.
Saturday was...well...Saturday. Got up late, went to my grandmother's house for a Passover get together. Family was there, including my aunt and uncle who just got back from Thailand, and we got to see a huge amount of pictures from a beautiful nation. We had a Russian dish as the main meal...mmm...Russian food kicks ass...then we sat around and talked...while I pulled out my Dynamics homework and got the first question finished. And ate a shitload of ice cream.
Got back home and did a little bit more Dynamics, then tried watching Boondock Saints but my DVD Drive is broken or something. Mall Rats didn't work, either. So I went to bed.
Woke up and went to the 9:00 AM Easter mass. And got this huge headache because the singer wouldn't stop singing. The priest was talking a foreign language or something. Got back home and take a couple Tylenol and took a nap.
Then people arrived. I felt sort of bad that I went to my room to do more Dynamics. But I finished the second problem! Kicked its ass! And took its name! [Author's note: I'll be doing the third problem shortly].
And more people arrived, including my cousins. I was a little nervous at first around them...because I had been a little pissant ass and prick the last time we had hung out (LCA party after Eve6 concert), and was a little worried that they were still pissed at me for it, or a little put off...well, you know. Didn't seem like it, to me. I'll never live down Max Collins hitting on me, though. It was extremely good to see my cousins again. Then I settled down and stopped running to and fro and relaxed.
And ate. Ate. Ate some more. Filled my stomach. Ate. To the bursting point. Drank lots of [Diet] soda. Then time for dessert! We watched the Red Sox game together, and part of the Bruins game.
Unfortunately, it was time for them to leave. Good to see them again, and hopefully I'll see them in the near future.
Anyways, I need to do Dynamics now, in preparation for the exam tomorrow morning. It was a great Easter.
Bon nuit.
UPDATE!!! (11:43 PM)...Did problems 3-5 for the Dynamics homework, so all I have to do is copy them over before passing them in Tuesday. FUCKING A!!! RIP AND TEAR!!! Now to do a couple of practice examples for the exam...
Insanely good weekend. Started off Friday when I got picked up, and on the way home, we stopped at New Balance. Bought a new pair of running shoes. Don't need them right now, but the ones I've been wearing will be be worn out in three months or so. Plus everything was 25% off. Drooled over the flats they had for sale...but I don't need a new pair of those.
Then went out to Gennaro's to eat with my folks. Ate a ton of food. If someone had poked my stomach...ooh...there would have been quite the mess to clean up.
Saturday was...well...Saturday. Got up late, went to my grandmother's house for a Passover get together. Family was there, including my aunt and uncle who just got back from Thailand, and we got to see a huge amount of pictures from a beautiful nation. We had a Russian dish as the main meal...mmm...Russian food kicks ass...then we sat around and talked...while I pulled out my Dynamics homework and got the first question finished. And ate a shitload of ice cream.
Got back home and did a little bit more Dynamics, then tried watching Boondock Saints but my DVD Drive is broken or something. Mall Rats didn't work, either. So I went to bed.
Woke up and went to the 9:00 AM Easter mass. And got this huge headache because the singer wouldn't stop singing. The priest was talking a foreign language or something. Got back home and take a couple Tylenol and took a nap.
Then people arrived. I felt sort of bad that I went to my room to do more Dynamics. But I finished the second problem! Kicked its ass! And took its name! [Author's note: I'll be doing the third problem shortly].
And more people arrived, including my cousins. I was a little nervous at first around them...because I had been a little pissant ass and prick the last time we had hung out (LCA party after Eve6 concert), and was a little worried that they were still pissed at me for it, or a little put off...well, you know. Didn't seem like it, to me. I'll never live down Max Collins hitting on me, though. It was extremely good to see my cousins again. Then I settled down and stopped running to and fro and relaxed.
And ate. Ate. Ate some more. Filled my stomach. Ate. To the bursting point. Drank lots of [Diet] soda. Then time for dessert! We watched the Red Sox game together, and part of the Bruins game.
Unfortunately, it was time for them to leave. Good to see them again, and hopefully I'll see them in the near future.
Anyways, I need to do Dynamics now, in preparation for the exam tomorrow morning. It was a great Easter.
Bon nuit.
UPDATE!!! (11:43 PM)...Did problems 3-5 for the Dynamics homework, so all I have to do is copy them over before passing them in Tuesday. FUCKING A!!! RIP AND TEAR!!! Now to do a couple of practice examples for the exam...
Saturday, April 10, 2004
Quick update.
I am happy. Let me recap how this is so, starting off the past couple days. Got a "yes". Got to come home. Have a brand new pair of running shoes. Got to have supper with family tonight. Actually got somewhere with Dynamics homework today. Will be hanging out with family tomorrow for Easter. This week has been brutal academically, but excellent personally.
I miss talking to people. But life is good. Can't wait to get on the river and hit those rapids!
Good night. And Happy Easter!
I am happy. Let me recap how this is so, starting off the past couple days. Got a "yes". Got to come home. Have a brand new pair of running shoes. Got to have supper with family tonight. Actually got somewhere with Dynamics homework today. Will be hanging out with family tomorrow for Easter. This week has been brutal academically, but excellent personally.
I miss talking to people. But life is good. Can't wait to get on the river and hit those rapids!
Good night. And Happy Easter!
Penny Arcade--Tales from True Life
Alright. So I'm still pretty uptight. But starting to relax. Did 1 problem of 5 due Tuesday. Great work...took me the better part of two hours. Felt really really really awesome when I finished it...and found out that I had the correct answers! Yes, I'm a geek. I've come to terms with that. I'm Bond, James Bond. Now where the hell are the casinos and the women?
So, here's what's been up with me. Came home last night and got myself a new pair of running shoes (featherlight!). I also got a couple pairs of those really short-shorts that I use for running (or whenever I want people to leave me alone). See, I don't see why people think it's sick that I use them for running. The shorter the shorts, the longer my stride. The longer my stride, the faster my times. I need all the help I can get. I drooled over the flats they had for sale, too.
When I got into the car to go home, my father remarked that I looked incredibly tired and beat. To be honest, I felt absolutely shellshocked. This week has just been absolutely brutal. Not on the personal level, but on the academic level. Then we headed into Allston-Brighton, and stopped at New Balance, as detailed above. I desparately wanted to meet up with the gang somewhere in Boston (especially since I was already there). Watch a movie. Shoot pool at BU or NU. It wouldn't have mattered. Unfortunately it was almost 7 PM by the time we got home, and so it was too late to follow that course of action. And so my parents brought me out to eat at Gennaro's. Where I made an absolute pig of myself. At a couple loaves of bread, a huge bowl of clam chowder, and the entire piping-hot supper. I can't remember the last time I felt so famished.
Then I stayed up for a bit talking to a couple people online. I wasn't too interested because I was dead tired. The only reason I was on was because someone said they might be online that night, and I wanted to talk to Chris when he got back in from Boston (about white-water stuff, what else he was up to this weekend, see if I could magically create time to hang out for a bit). Neither of them came on. Oh well. So I hit the hay. And had a couple of really bad nightmares...or was it one? Either way, I got up and read for a half hour before being able to fall back asleep. Fear is the mind-killer. It is the little-death that brings total-obliteration....
Woke up, went through the daily mechanics of living, then sat down and worked on Dynamics for an hour or so. Then it was off to my grandmother's for supper with the family (Pass Over). It was good. Got more homework done. Saw pictures from my uncle's trip to Thailand. Ate lots of really really good food. Caught up with family I haven't seen in a while. Really good times.
And now I'm back. In relatively good spirits. Don't feel all better, but feel exponentially better than I did. Life is good, except for two things. But let me not complain in a good post! I am happy, among family, relaxed, and well fed.
Now to catch up with friends I haven't talked to in a while...
Alright. So I'm still pretty uptight. But starting to relax. Did 1 problem of 5 due Tuesday. Great work...took me the better part of two hours. Felt really really really awesome when I finished it...and found out that I had the correct answers! Yes, I'm a geek. I've come to terms with that. I'm Bond, James Bond. Now where the hell are the casinos and the women?
So, here's what's been up with me. Came home last night and got myself a new pair of running shoes (featherlight!). I also got a couple pairs of those really short-shorts that I use for running (or whenever I want people to leave me alone). See, I don't see why people think it's sick that I use them for running. The shorter the shorts, the longer my stride. The longer my stride, the faster my times. I need all the help I can get. I drooled over the flats they had for sale, too.
When I got into the car to go home, my father remarked that I looked incredibly tired and beat. To be honest, I felt absolutely shellshocked. This week has just been absolutely brutal. Not on the personal level, but on the academic level. Then we headed into Allston-Brighton, and stopped at New Balance, as detailed above. I desparately wanted to meet up with the gang somewhere in Boston (especially since I was already there). Watch a movie. Shoot pool at BU or NU. It wouldn't have mattered. Unfortunately it was almost 7 PM by the time we got home, and so it was too late to follow that course of action. And so my parents brought me out to eat at Gennaro's. Where I made an absolute pig of myself. At a couple loaves of bread, a huge bowl of clam chowder, and the entire piping-hot supper. I can't remember the last time I felt so famished.
Then I stayed up for a bit talking to a couple people online. I wasn't too interested because I was dead tired. The only reason I was on was because someone said they might be online that night, and I wanted to talk to Chris when he got back in from Boston (about white-water stuff, what else he was up to this weekend, see if I could magically create time to hang out for a bit). Neither of them came on. Oh well. So I hit the hay. And had a couple of really bad nightmares...or was it one? Either way, I got up and read for a half hour before being able to fall back asleep. Fear is the mind-killer. It is the little-death that brings total-obliteration....
Woke up, went through the daily mechanics of living, then sat down and worked on Dynamics for an hour or so. Then it was off to my grandmother's for supper with the family (Pass Over). It was good. Got more homework done. Saw pictures from my uncle's trip to Thailand. Ate lots of really really good food. Caught up with family I haven't seen in a while. Really good times.
And now I'm back. In relatively good spirits. Don't feel all better, but feel exponentially better than I did. Life is good, except for two things. But let me not complain in a good post! I am happy, among family, relaxed, and well fed.
Now to catch up with friends I haven't talked to in a while...
Thursday, April 08, 2004
I come back a broken man.
In English: I went, I saw, I was defeated. Answered two problems. Left six blank. *Bashes head against wall, then beats himself with idiot stick, then bashes head through the wall*. No one understands it, lecture lags behind work by a week and a half, and the exam on this shit is Monday. I don't know what I'm going to do.
Just talked to Chris for a bit. Thank you, CJ. Now it's off to the billiard tables to see if I can get this out of my system.
Ok, pool didn't help. I actually feel worse. I need a serious pick-me-up.
Blah. So tired...
Going to take a break for a bit, finish up some other homework. Then I'm going wade back into the world of Dynamics and give it another try.
In English: I went, I saw, I was defeated. Answered two problems. Left six blank. *Bashes head against wall, then beats himself with idiot stick, then bashes head through the wall*. No one understands it, lecture lags behind work by a week and a half, and the exam on this shit is Monday. I don't know what I'm going to do.
Just talked to Chris for a bit. Thank you, CJ. Now it's off to the billiard tables to see if I can get this out of my system.
Ok, pool didn't help. I actually feel worse. I need a serious pick-me-up.
Blah. So tired...
Going to take a break for a bit, finish up some other homework. Then I'm going wade back into the world of Dynamics and give it another try.
I realized that I've been bitching in here about Dynamics alot. Time I could have used in doing all the work and getting ahead. Wasted my time. Not anymore. Time to suck it up and pay the price.
I'm heading to Gordon Library right now, and work with Claudio. We're going to review the 2d and 3d kinematics, then dive right into the angular stuff, and then the rotating crap.
We're going to attack those problems until we're both caught up and up to date.
The plan is to head out now, take an hour break at 7 (Holy Thursday--mass is in the Hagglund Room at the CC).
We're going to finish this here and now. No more fooling around.
Chris: probably see you Friday night, when you drop off the Box of Mystery (TM).
Now, if ya all would do me a favah...Buzz Off! Time to do work!
I'm heading to Gordon Library right now, and work with Claudio. We're going to review the 2d and 3d kinematics, then dive right into the angular stuff, and then the rotating crap.
We're going to attack those problems until we're both caught up and up to date.
The plan is to head out now, take an hour break at 7 (Holy Thursday--mass is in the Hagglund Room at the CC).
We're going to finish this here and now. No more fooling around.
Chris: probably see you Friday night, when you drop off the Box of Mystery (TM).
Now, if ya all would do me a favah...Buzz Off! Time to do work!
Wednesday, April 07, 2004
I'm a little insane right now. Just pushed to the limit at the minute. So I feel like ranting.
Ok, 3 posts in a single day. I know, I know, I've got too much time on my hands. No, I don't. Today has been overall a really shitty day. I mean, other than going out for a run, it's absolutely sucked.
First, the Geology field trip is in the 21st. Damnit! Secondly, I'm getting stressed out over Dynamics. What the fuck? This stuff just doesn't make ANY sort of sense. Well, that doesn't matter. It will be done, regardless of how long it takes me. It needs to be done. My mind just won't slow down...it's constantly racing. And it's starting to affect my life. I'll get nervous over nothing, or irritated over tiny little things that I'd normally find funny. I can't relax...I'm increasingly restless. The other night I couldn't get to sleep...went to bed at midnight, and it was after 3:30 when I finally got some shut-eye. Just so much work to be done. I just wish I'd die. I was wicked tired...but my mind wouldn't let me go to sleep, I couldn't relax.
Despite all this stress and everything, there are many bright spots in my life. First and foremost, is God. My family keeps me going and motivated to not just give up on everything. And my friends...oh...what the hell would I do without you guys? Life wouldn't be worth living without you gentlemen and ladies. I also got wicked awesome news Tuesday night (things got lost in translation).
I'm being worn down. Please forgive me if I seem strange, and bear with me. I'm doing my best to keep everything going, but things are starting to fall apart on me. My thinking, my schoolwork, my personality. Sometimes it's hard to look on the bright side. Aye, things pile up and clutter up the sun.
Remember, no matter how well you plan things, stuff might go wrong. And even if nothing goes wrong, everything works perfectly, it's not your fault, but you can still lose. I just can't get ahead or win. But I'll keep trying. Always carry forward, and never give up...and never surrender.
Which brings me to this quote, which Chris had better be able to recognize straight off the bat:
There is no shame in defeat, so long as the soul remains unvanquished.
I've got half the term to go. And it's got me bouncing off walls. Which means one thing. Time to band with my roommates and face it together. Working as a team is so much easier and rewarding than working alone.
I don't mean to freak you guys out--I'm doing well and surviving...in fact, much better off than many others. I also am usually quite happy. I just feel a great weight on me now. I just needed to vent here for a few minutes. Because I know you've noticed a change in my behavior, or at least my roommates have, to some degree.
Currently playing: Run Away, by Linkin Park...and Basketcase by Green Day.
Fare all of you well. Now go forth. And fear no darkness!
Ok, 3 posts in a single day. I know, I know, I've got too much time on my hands. No, I don't. Today has been overall a really shitty day. I mean, other than going out for a run, it's absolutely sucked.
First, the Geology field trip is in the 21st. Damnit! Secondly, I'm getting stressed out over Dynamics. What the fuck? This stuff just doesn't make ANY sort of sense. Well, that doesn't matter. It will be done, regardless of how long it takes me. It needs to be done. My mind just won't slow down...it's constantly racing. And it's starting to affect my life. I'll get nervous over nothing, or irritated over tiny little things that I'd normally find funny. I can't relax...I'm increasingly restless. The other night I couldn't get to sleep...went to bed at midnight, and it was after 3:30 when I finally got some shut-eye. Just so much work to be done. I just wish I'd die. I was wicked tired...but my mind wouldn't let me go to sleep, I couldn't relax.
Despite all this stress and everything, there are many bright spots in my life. First and foremost, is God. My family keeps me going and motivated to not just give up on everything. And my friends...oh...what the hell would I do without you guys? Life wouldn't be worth living without you gentlemen and ladies. I also got wicked awesome news Tuesday night (things got lost in translation).
I'm being worn down. Please forgive me if I seem strange, and bear with me. I'm doing my best to keep everything going, but things are starting to fall apart on me. My thinking, my schoolwork, my personality. Sometimes it's hard to look on the bright side. Aye, things pile up and clutter up the sun.
Remember, no matter how well you plan things, stuff might go wrong. And even if nothing goes wrong, everything works perfectly, it's not your fault, but you can still lose. I just can't get ahead or win. But I'll keep trying. Always carry forward, and never give up...and never surrender.
Which brings me to this quote, which Chris had better be able to recognize straight off the bat:
There is no shame in defeat, so long as the soul remains unvanquished.
I've got half the term to go. And it's got me bouncing off walls. Which means one thing. Time to band with my roommates and face it together. Working as a team is so much easier and rewarding than working alone.
I don't mean to freak you guys out--I'm doing well and surviving...in fact, much better off than many others. I also am usually quite happy. I just feel a great weight on me now. I just needed to vent here for a few minutes. Because I know you've noticed a change in my behavior, or at least my roommates have, to some degree.
Currently playing: Run Away, by Linkin Park...and Basketcase by Green Day.
Fare all of you well. Now go forth. And fear no darkness!
Tuesday, April 06, 2004
Well, I just couldn't do my homework with my roommate's slurping and playing movies on their computers, so I decided to go out for a walk and unwind for a bit. Brought my cell along so I could call a couple people whom I haven't talked to in a while.
Called Jaenen, she didn't sound all that happy. I also caught her at supper. Just called her to say hi and see how she's been. She seemed pretty surprised that I called.
Was going to call Chris, but then realized he probably wouldn't be home just yet, and so I'll have to victimize him after I grab a bite to eat [I am pretty hungry]. I didn't even think about calling Chuck, to be honest. I had been a little irritated with him, not anything he did, said or anything, but something just weirded me out. That's assuming he acts like he's with us all the time (Chris...you know how I mean). Though I should probably call him later and see what he's been up to, because I haven't talked to him ever since I got back to school.
Anyways, after calling her, and a couple of "almost called" people, I walked around by the Campus Center/fountain for a bit, and caught Kevin as he was off on his way to a meeting for this really really really insane course (EE 2799). His design project is pretty interesting, especially since they're trying to keep material costs for the product down to $10 or less. La mieux de la chance, mon ami.
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It is now 8:30 PM. Jaenen called me back, and we talked for quite a while. I hope the book is better than the movie [Children of Dune]. I thought she had shot me down the other night when I asked her out--she actually had said "Yes"...which completely blindsided me. I think my heart skipped a beat. I was a little shocked, but very happy. Then my phone died a couple minutes later.
And now it's off to rewrite my Geology homework and try and catch up with Dynamics assignments.
Oh, right, I also need to cook something up to eat...crap...lots of things to do tonight.
Bad news on the Corvette. One of the jacks went through the frame.
Update: just got back from Geology, a bit pissed off/sad. I should have stuck with Chem II.
Called Jaenen, she didn't sound all that happy. I also caught her at supper. Just called her to say hi and see how she's been. She seemed pretty surprised that I called.
Was going to call Chris, but then realized he probably wouldn't be home just yet, and so I'll have to victimize him after I grab a bite to eat [I am pretty hungry]. I didn't even think about calling Chuck, to be honest. I had been a little irritated with him, not anything he did, said or anything, but something just weirded me out. That's assuming he acts like he's with us all the time (Chris...you know how I mean). Though I should probably call him later and see what he's been up to, because I haven't talked to him ever since I got back to school.
Anyways, after calling her, and a couple of "almost called" people, I walked around by the Campus Center/fountain for a bit, and caught Kevin as he was off on his way to a meeting for this really really really insane course (EE 2799). His design project is pretty interesting, especially since they're trying to keep material costs for the product down to $10 or less. La mieux de la chance, mon ami.
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It is now 8:30 PM. Jaenen called me back, and we talked for quite a while. I hope the book is better than the movie [Children of Dune]. I thought she had shot me down the other night when I asked her out--she actually had said "Yes"...which completely blindsided me. I think my heart skipped a beat. I was a little shocked, but very happy. Then my phone died a couple minutes later.
And now it's off to rewrite my Geology homework and try and catch up with Dynamics assignments.
Oh, right, I also need to cook something up to eat...crap...lots of things to do tonight.
Bad news on the Corvette. One of the jacks went through the frame.
Update: just got back from Geology, a bit pissed off/sad. I should have stuck with Chem II.
Ok, was wicked pissed off early this morning. Where Owen and Bill refused to have the lights out, so I tried sleeping with them on, but they were making way too much fucking noise. I rolled over to bitch them out, but then thought it'd be a much better idea to creep them out.
I roll over and stare at a single point in the wall. And continue doing so. I only blink when I'm sure neither of them is looking. I also controlled my breathing for much of the time, and so they actually came up and made sure I was still breathing. And this goes on for 20 minutes. Bill thought it was really fucking freaky. I thought it was hilarious, because they both insist that I was sleeping with my eyes open. And when they finally shut off the light, I acted all startled. Suckers! Ok, so maybe it's not that funny, but it was funny when you're as tired as I was. Well worth staying up for. Let's see how long this charade can be kept up before falling apart. Both of them were so fucked up because they were so weirded out. It was great!
Anyways, woke up, went to Dynamics, where I received a 41/60 on my first exam (the REALLY fucking long one that I didn't have the time to finish). Not too bad considering I was forced to not even attempt the 6th problem. Geology was boring, as usual, but I've got to get my ass in gear shortly and do some homework for it.
Then I watched part of The Return of the King again, in my efforts to procrastinate. As is this very Blog entry. Should I switch to LiveJournal? Don't know.
I won't have time to run today (I had been thinking about going for a 3 miler with RH Nick, but I have way too much work to do). Damn, and it's such a beautiful day out. Only if I could spend it outside with people rather than couped up doing Dynamics all day long.
Note to self: Do not drink milk followed immediately by orange juice. Bad stuff happens.
Random fact of the day: when I fall off my bed, I hit the ground with kinetic energy equal to 1 766 joules (1.766 kJ). Assuming a = -9.8 m/s^2, the height of my bed is 2.333 m, and I start with an initial velocity of 0 m/s.
Ok, fine, so I'm bored and wanted to avoid doing homework. It's not a crime, is it?
This the point where I find that the anonymous poster is actually a big black guy named Ben. *Sigh* why me? GET AWAY FROM THE CAR, MOTHERF*CKER!
I roll over and stare at a single point in the wall. And continue doing so. I only blink when I'm sure neither of them is looking. I also controlled my breathing for much of the time, and so they actually came up and made sure I was still breathing. And this goes on for 20 minutes. Bill thought it was really fucking freaky. I thought it was hilarious, because they both insist that I was sleeping with my eyes open. And when they finally shut off the light, I acted all startled. Suckers! Ok, so maybe it's not that funny, but it was funny when you're as tired as I was. Well worth staying up for. Let's see how long this charade can be kept up before falling apart. Both of them were so fucked up because they were so weirded out. It was great!
Anyways, woke up, went to Dynamics, where I received a 41/60 on my first exam (the REALLY fucking long one that I didn't have the time to finish). Not too bad considering I was forced to not even attempt the 6th problem. Geology was boring, as usual, but I've got to get my ass in gear shortly and do some homework for it.
Then I watched part of The Return of the King again, in my efforts to procrastinate. As is this very Blog entry. Should I switch to LiveJournal? Don't know.
I won't have time to run today (I had been thinking about going for a 3 miler with RH Nick, but I have way too much work to do). Damn, and it's such a beautiful day out. Only if I could spend it outside with people rather than couped up doing Dynamics all day long.
Note to self: Do not drink milk followed immediately by orange juice. Bad stuff happens.
Random fact of the day: when I fall off my bed, I hit the ground with kinetic energy equal to 1 766 joules (1.766 kJ). Assuming a = -9.8 m/s^2, the height of my bed is 2.333 m, and I start with an initial velocity of 0 m/s.
Ok, fine, so I'm bored and wanted to avoid doing homework. It's not a crime, is it?
This the point where I find that the anonymous poster is actually a big black guy named Ben. *Sigh* why me? GET AWAY FROM THE CAR, MOTHERF*CKER!
Monday, April 05, 2004
Good evening!
When I last left, I was not in a good state of affairs. Not really feeling "with it", overwhelmed, stressed, etc.
So I head down to the Campus Center and meet the usual gang there, with a very pleasant suprise--Henry came down early and him and I got to play a few really good games of pool. Though he was on a bit of an off-night. He could kick my ass anyday without trying. Gave me a few pointers on how to make english work for me. I hope he comes down next week for some pool. He also borrowed Band of Brothers from me for a couple weeks. I'll miss those DVDs.
Then I came back and worked on Dynamics--those impossible problems--and followed the tips from the TA, and nailed the bastards. I still have one to go, but it's not that hard...or so I don't think.
After doing 4 of the 5 problems, I showed up in Harrington and hung around until about 11.
I was pretty stressed, worried about stuff, etc., but when you're in the company of friends, it all gets washed away. Just wish I got to see some people more than I do.
Now I'm back, I'm thirsty, and quite sweaty. Good workout. I'm going to finish up the Dynamics due tomorrow, and see if I can get started on the practice problems assigned for today.
Life hands me a lemon every now and then. I came the realization why I'm so bummed when it happens is because I'm really fucking lucky. I have one hell of an awesome family, a roof over my head, plenty of food, clean water, have an education, good friends, money for creature comforts, etc. That's more than most people have. I'm too used to the good stuff, and that's why it hits me hard when some bad stuff happens to me. Thank God for everything He's done.
Off to work. Possibly back later.
When I last left, I was not in a good state of affairs. Not really feeling "with it", overwhelmed, stressed, etc.
So I head down to the Campus Center and meet the usual gang there, with a very pleasant suprise--Henry came down early and him and I got to play a few really good games of pool. Though he was on a bit of an off-night. He could kick my ass anyday without trying. Gave me a few pointers on how to make english work for me. I hope he comes down next week for some pool. He also borrowed Band of Brothers from me for a couple weeks. I'll miss those DVDs.
Then I came back and worked on Dynamics--those impossible problems--and followed the tips from the TA, and nailed the bastards. I still have one to go, but it's not that hard...or so I don't think.
After doing 4 of the 5 problems, I showed up in Harrington and hung around until about 11.
I was pretty stressed, worried about stuff, etc., but when you're in the company of friends, it all gets washed away. Just wish I got to see some people more than I do.
Now I'm back, I'm thirsty, and quite sweaty. Good workout. I'm going to finish up the Dynamics due tomorrow, and see if I can get started on the practice problems assigned for today.
Life hands me a lemon every now and then. I came the realization why I'm so bummed when it happens is because I'm really fucking lucky. I have one hell of an awesome family, a roof over my head, plenty of food, clean water, have an education, good friends, money for creature comforts, etc. That's more than most people have. I'm too used to the good stuff, and that's why it hits me hard when some bad stuff happens to me. Thank God for everything He's done.
Off to work. Possibly back later.
8 hours sleep and I'm a zombie. Anyways, I'm catching some relaxing time right now, because I don't have Geology today (thank goodness).
So, I'm about to get something to eat, then haul my ass back into bed for a three hour nap. Then it's off to statistics, then for Dynamics help session (where we'll be doing the homework). Afterwards, I've got two hours of free time on my hand during which I'll most likely be doing work, because at 6, I'm heading out to supper with friends, and I'm not sure when we'll be getting back.
Needless to say, today is a busy day...if you'd like to get in touch, call my cell phone, because the AIM ain't listening!
But I wasn't dead.
How'd you get out of that grave?!? I nailed your coffin shut and then poured cement over the top!
You made one mistake. You left me my spoon.
NO!!!
That's right. I ATE my way out!
So, I'm about to get something to eat, then haul my ass back into bed for a three hour nap. Then it's off to statistics, then for Dynamics help session (where we'll be doing the homework). Afterwards, I've got two hours of free time on my hand during which I'll most likely be doing work, because at 6, I'm heading out to supper with friends, and I'm not sure when we'll be getting back.
Needless to say, today is a busy day...if you'd like to get in touch, call my cell phone, because the AIM ain't listening!
But I wasn't dead.
How'd you get out of that grave?!? I nailed your coffin shut and then poured cement over the top!
You made one mistake. You left me my spoon.
NO!!!
That's right. I ATE my way out!
Sunday, April 04, 2004
Ok, I couldn't get through the Dynamics homework, because its incredibly hard. Such as that, I decided I needed a break. Bad idea. That got me thinking. And thinking got me into a depressive rut, which was not helped by the news that a friend of mine is stressed and depressed. And so here I am, feeling pretty down and confused as all hell, with no real end in sight (except for sleep). "Blah".
I attempted to not feel depressed by going to Demotivator.com and going through all the demotivators that described me to some degree. It was pretty fun. Here are the results!
Delusions
Sacrifice
Persistence
Humiliation
Misfortune
Agony
Failure
Futility
Mistakes
Ambition
Dysfunction
All of those pertain to me in one way or another. I found it pretty funny. You shouldn't be allowed to laugh until you're able to poke a little fun at yourself every now and then.
Unfortunately, that was only a temporary mood lifter. Now I'm back to feeling depressed and overwhelmed. This sucks.
I attempted to not feel depressed by going to Demotivator.com and going through all the demotivators that described me to some degree. It was pretty fun. Here are the results!
Delusions
Sacrifice
Persistence
Humiliation
Misfortune
Agony
Failure
Futility
Mistakes
Ambition
Dysfunction
All of those pertain to me in one way or another. I found it pretty funny. You shouldn't be allowed to laugh until you're able to poke a little fun at yourself every now and then.
Unfortunately, that was only a temporary mood lifter. Now I'm back to feeling depressed and overwhelmed. This sucks.
Update (7:53 PM): Fighting with my inner demons. They are winning. I am confused.
Just found out Chuck has a girlfriend. Congratulations, man. Not that you read this. Can't make fun of you for that anymore. Rats, damn, etc.
My newest nickname is "STAX".
I don't know what it means or anything. But it sounds cool. Sorta like when people used to call me "Nitro" (you know, from American Gladiators?). Yes, I'm big and strong and ripped JUST like him! (Or was it a "her"?...I can't remember...though I hope it's a "him")
We got loyal friends, we keep our heads kept high, we'll stick together for you and I!
Just found out Chuck has a girlfriend. Congratulations, man. Not that you read this. Can't make fun of you for that anymore. Rats, damn, etc.
My newest nickname is "STAX".
I don't know what it means or anything. But it sounds cool. Sorta like when people used to call me "Nitro" (you know, from American Gladiators?). Yes, I'm big and strong and ripped JUST like him! (Or was it a "her"?...I can't remember...though I hope it's a "him")
We got loyal friends, we keep our heads kept high, we'll stick together for you and I!
Ok, maybe watching Return of the King (well, most of it, anyways) was a bad idea. Don't feel so great.
Enough of that! Feeling shitty is one thing--dwelling on it is a whole different ballgame. Up next--Turtleneck Coverup by OZMA! Then the newest installment of Red vs. Blue. After that, it's time to shower and eat. And then the dreaded Dynamics. Might play a bit of Call of Duty first. I need to take some anger out on something. Might as well be the Nazis. Sleeping tonight sounds like an excellent plan. Need to make an appointment with my advisor to get another course in my schedule.
The Gang's All Here, by the Dropkick Murphys is on right now.
So, ya say ya fell in love, and you're gonna get married, raise yourself a family. How simple life can be! Somewhere it all went wrong, and your plan just fell apart, and you ain't got the heart to finish what you started!
If the price is your life son, then you'd better think twice, as you march to the front like a soldier!
Do ya think we're gonna make it? I don't know unless we try. You can sit here scared to move or we can take them by surprise!
Which side are you on? Which side are you on? <--- I don't know...which side am I on? The ones that you love. The ones that you left behind. The ones you said you're trying to find, oh they're trying to find you!
All for one! And one for all!
If you have read down this far, you have way too long of an attention span. Mine would have been gone once I hit the third word of this post.
You just scrolled back up to see what word it was to laugh at my short attention span, eh? You certainly have alot of time on your hands. Almost as much as I do.
If you can read this, you don't need glasses.
Enough of that! Feeling shitty is one thing--dwelling on it is a whole different ballgame. Up next--Turtleneck Coverup by OZMA! Then the newest installment of Red vs. Blue. After that, it's time to shower and eat. And then the dreaded Dynamics. Might play a bit of Call of Duty first. I need to take some anger out on something. Might as well be the Nazis. Sleeping tonight sounds like an excellent plan. Need to make an appointment with my advisor to get another course in my schedule.
The Gang's All Here, by the Dropkick Murphys is on right now.
So, ya say ya fell in love, and you're gonna get married, raise yourself a family. How simple life can be! Somewhere it all went wrong, and your plan just fell apart, and you ain't got the heart to finish what you started!
If the price is your life son, then you'd better think twice, as you march to the front like a soldier!
Do ya think we're gonna make it? I don't know unless we try. You can sit here scared to move or we can take them by surprise!
Which side are you on? Which side are you on? <--- I don't know...which side am I on? The ones that you love. The ones that you left behind. The ones you said you're trying to find, oh they're trying to find you!
All for one! And one for all!
If you have read down this far, you have way too long of an attention span. Mine would have been gone once I hit the third word of this post.
You just scrolled back up to see what word it was to laugh at my short attention span, eh? You certainly have alot of time on your hands. Almost as much as I do.
If you can read this, you don't need glasses.
Weekend...good...went down to Danbury, CT to work on Russ's uncle's 1964 Corvette. I have never seen so much food in my life.
Got there at 5ish after leaving at about 2:30, and was fed lots and lots of food. In fact, I was forced to eat it. They want to GET RID of it! Met his aunt and uncle, and two cousins. One of which is a model (he wasn't kidding when he said she was hot). Then we went outside and took a look at the beast and talked about what needed to be done the next day. Head back inside, play pool. I could get lost for years in that house. Wow. Russ and I stayed up talking about stuff. I asked for some advice, received good advice, made note of it, and thought about it. I hate being led around by the nose. Then we get some much needed sleep (I was still tired from the day before...had gotten off the phone at 1:30 and got up at 7).
Woke up, and breakfast was hot and plentiful. Ate until I was bursting at the seams. Russ and I head out to start working while his cousin Jeff goes out to the store to buy a few parts that we'd be needing. Here are a few highlights of the day: nearly being set on fire by Russ, getting hit by white-hot shrapnel, setting the garage on fire (wasn't me!), avoiding raccoons relieving themselves on us. Taking out the sway bar...then putting it back in the correct way. Put the brakes together, and getting the brake lines set...squaring away the suspension. Tried to get the gas out of the tank (it was defying physics!), then suggested to drop a lit match down there (they had already tried that). I also got stuck for a few minutes while trying to get the headlight motors out. Just when his model cousin was coming out. Damn it! Lunch was...wow...I think I ate maybe a ton of food. Yeah. After: back to work! Then we retreated before the raccoons flung poo at us. Later on, we went down to play pool, and Tiff's cousins show up. That was the best girl/guy ratio I've EVER SEEN!!! And then it was milkshake time...unngh...drank too many...got paid to drink 'em, too. Right now, I'm trying to figure out where else I got riddled with shrapnel. It itches. I'm tired, my muscles ache in ways I never knew possible, I'm filled with metal. I was expecting a call from my parents, but I'm glad no one called me, because it was too dangerous for me to answer most of the time. I don't want to see food for a week.
I think I'm going to watch Return of the King, then go out on the town.
Drop me a line with what's doing.
Got there at 5ish after leaving at about 2:30, and was fed lots and lots of food. In fact, I was forced to eat it. They want to GET RID of it! Met his aunt and uncle, and two cousins. One of which is a model (he wasn't kidding when he said she was hot). Then we went outside and took a look at the beast and talked about what needed to be done the next day. Head back inside, play pool. I could get lost for years in that house. Wow. Russ and I stayed up talking about stuff. I asked for some advice, received good advice, made note of it, and thought about it. I hate being led around by the nose. Then we get some much needed sleep (I was still tired from the day before...had gotten off the phone at 1:30 and got up at 7).
Woke up, and breakfast was hot and plentiful. Ate until I was bursting at the seams. Russ and I head out to start working while his cousin Jeff goes out to the store to buy a few parts that we'd be needing. Here are a few highlights of the day: nearly being set on fire by Russ, getting hit by white-hot shrapnel, setting the garage on fire (wasn't me!), avoiding raccoons relieving themselves on us. Taking out the sway bar...then putting it back in the correct way. Put the brakes together, and getting the brake lines set...squaring away the suspension. Tried to get the gas out of the tank (it was defying physics!), then suggested to drop a lit match down there (they had already tried that). I also got stuck for a few minutes while trying to get the headlight motors out. Just when his model cousin was coming out. Damn it! Lunch was...wow...I think I ate maybe a ton of food. Yeah. After: back to work! Then we retreated before the raccoons flung poo at us. Later on, we went down to play pool, and Tiff's cousins show up. That was the best girl/guy ratio I've EVER SEEN!!! And then it was milkshake time...unngh...drank too many...got paid to drink 'em, too. Right now, I'm trying to figure out where else I got riddled with shrapnel. It itches. I'm tired, my muscles ache in ways I never knew possible, I'm filled with metal. I was expecting a call from my parents, but I'm glad no one called me, because it was too dangerous for me to answer most of the time. I don't want to see food for a week.
I think I'm going to watch Return of the King, then go out on the town.
Drop me a line with what's doing.
Friday, April 02, 2004
Ok, here's the big update of the night. Which won't be that big, because I have to get my laundry, and pick out courses for next year.
Anyways, got to the pool tournament. Ate free pizza. Was cheesed that I wasn't included in the brackets, as I had pre-registered for it. Then I noticed I'd be there for like 5 hours playing because so many people were there. So I swallowed my billiards pride, packed up my stick, and lost my chance at $100.
Then I threw my laundry in. Afterwards, I had the very good fortune to get a call from Lexan, at about 9. Our cell phones are crap. We got disconnected like 20 times. Just got off the phone with her right now, actually. Stupid battery. I think I asked her out not once, but TWICE (evidently the first time had completely slipped my mind at that point...aside to Ron: ok, you were right). Not really sure what her answer(s) meant, but hey, I didn't get slapped or run down, so I'm happy. We pretty much caught up on life, things that are going on, then shot the breeze for a while. Came to some very shocking conclusions, too!
Managed to catch a bit of hypothermia. I'm soaked to the bone right now. MY SCALLY CAP IS WATERED DOWN! NOOOOOO!!! All worth it. And I successfully evaded whatever the hell was going on around the intersection of Institute and Boynton.
I also should have gotten my laundry and picked my courses for next year. Though I definitely think it was worth the coming lack of sleep to talk to her. Off to grab laundry. Then throw together a course schedule.
Ok, looked in course catalog. You know, the non-internet version. Like hardcopy (*gasp!*). I'm am going to get fucked over next year. I have ALL engineering courses, with NOTHING to break up the rough and tough stuff. I am scared that I won't be able to hack it. Though I'll do my best and come out swinging. Damned PQPs.
Now for sleep.
UPDATE! GET YOUR EDITED UPDATE!: tired as hell (gee, I wonder why :-P), dynamics was hard, geology was boring. My laundry has to go in for another drying cycle because it's still damp. I need 1 more course for B-Term next year (the two courses I wanted to take conflicted, so I picked one...), but other than that, I've got everything else I wanted. Which means it's going to be one fuck of a courseload. But I've only got 8 courses next year, instead of the usual 12--IQP counts for 3, and PQP counts for 1. And right now I'm going to take a nap. We'll be leaving for Danbury at about 3ish...probably get there at about 5, and get some dynamics done there (it's not alot, but the new concepts just love to fuck with your head). The plan for Saturday is to work on the corvette, then come back Sunday.
Since this will probably be my last post for the weekend: please take it easy. If you'd like to get in touch, even if it's just to say "hi!", please call my cell phone.
Au revoir, et sante.
Anyways, got to the pool tournament. Ate free pizza. Was cheesed that I wasn't included in the brackets, as I had pre-registered for it. Then I noticed I'd be there for like 5 hours playing because so many people were there. So I swallowed my billiards pride, packed up my stick, and lost my chance at $100.
Then I threw my laundry in. Afterwards, I had the very good fortune to get a call from Lexan, at about 9. Our cell phones are crap. We got disconnected like 20 times. Just got off the phone with her right now, actually. Stupid battery. I think I asked her out not once, but TWICE (evidently the first time had completely slipped my mind at that point...aside to Ron: ok, you were right). Not really sure what her answer(s) meant, but hey, I didn't get slapped or run down, so I'm happy. We pretty much caught up on life, things that are going on, then shot the breeze for a while. Came to some very shocking conclusions, too!
Managed to catch a bit of hypothermia. I'm soaked to the bone right now. MY SCALLY CAP IS WATERED DOWN! NOOOOOO!!! All worth it. And I successfully evaded whatever the hell was going on around the intersection of Institute and Boynton.
I also should have gotten my laundry and picked my courses for next year. Though I definitely think it was worth the coming lack of sleep to talk to her. Off to grab laundry. Then throw together a course schedule.
Ok, looked in course catalog. You know, the non-internet version. Like hardcopy (*gasp!*). I'm am going to get fucked over next year. I have ALL engineering courses, with NOTHING to break up the rough and tough stuff. I am scared that I won't be able to hack it. Though I'll do my best and come out swinging. Damned PQPs.
Now for sleep.
UPDATE! GET YOUR EDITED UPDATE!: tired as hell (gee, I wonder why :-P), dynamics was hard, geology was boring. My laundry has to go in for another drying cycle because it's still damp. I need 1 more course for B-Term next year (the two courses I wanted to take conflicted, so I picked one...), but other than that, I've got everything else I wanted. Which means it's going to be one fuck of a courseload. But I've only got 8 courses next year, instead of the usual 12--IQP counts for 3, and PQP counts for 1. And right now I'm going to take a nap. We'll be leaving for Danbury at about 3ish...probably get there at about 5, and get some dynamics done there (it's not alot, but the new concepts just love to fuck with your head). The plan for Saturday is to work on the corvette, then come back Sunday.
Since this will probably be my last post for the weekend: please take it easy. If you'd like to get in touch, even if it's just to say "hi!", please call my cell phone.
Au revoir, et sante.
Thursday, April 01, 2004
Edit: for those of you who need a laugh (*cough*Lexan*cough*), or at least a chuckle, go here:
I ARE ENGINEER.
I don't know what's going on with you, Lexan, but please feel free to call me at (617) 513-8605. I have no idea what to say except that I'm worried about you.
I don't know what bug hit me yesterday...but so far, today has been extremely good to me. I feel pretty upbeat.
Only got about 6.5 hours sleep, but I woke up, ready to go. Took a shower, was a few minutes late to Dynamics (walked in as he was deriving equations when dealing with a different coordinate set), but it was stuff we did on the homework about a week ago, so I didn't miss anything important.
Then it was off to the big, bad, and scary Geology exam. I flew through and was done in 20 minutes, though I went back to fill in a couple answers I didn't get the first time around. Then I went back and double checked everything. Was out of there in a half hour. And I had a slow, pleasant walk in the rain back. Only if I were camping. All was not well when I got back. Russ said he feels like he's going to die, and so I gave him a package of DayQuil (would have given him a lifesaver, but that would have been just too corny). Topher was being a sort of neat-freak this morning, but the place is getting rather messy. We just can't find the time for the upkeep. I also have 10 Dynamics problems to do. Rip them to shreds.
Schedule for the rest of the day:
1. 10 Dynamics problems
2. Geology homework
3. Statistics homework
4. SECRET!!! No, you can't know. Because it's secret!
5. Select courses for next year. Got my IQP and PQP, so I only have to figure out 8 courses to take.
Damnit...I just realized something that I had forgotten about, feel sorta bummed out now. Not cool.
Need to get this dynamics done before 6...
I ARE ENGINEER.
I don't know what's going on with you, Lexan, but please feel free to call me at (617) 513-8605. I have no idea what to say except that I'm worried about you.
I don't know what bug hit me yesterday...but so far, today has been extremely good to me. I feel pretty upbeat.
Only got about 6.5 hours sleep, but I woke up, ready to go. Took a shower, was a few minutes late to Dynamics (walked in as he was deriving equations when dealing with a different coordinate set), but it was stuff we did on the homework about a week ago, so I didn't miss anything important.
Then it was off to the big, bad, and scary Geology exam. I flew through and was done in 20 minutes, though I went back to fill in a couple answers I didn't get the first time around. Then I went back and double checked everything. Was out of there in a half hour. And I had a slow, pleasant walk in the rain back. Only if I were camping. All was not well when I got back. Russ said he feels like he's going to die, and so I gave him a package of DayQuil (would have given him a lifesaver, but that would have been just too corny). Topher was being a sort of neat-freak this morning, but the place is getting rather messy. We just can't find the time for the upkeep. I also have 10 Dynamics problems to do. Rip them to shreds.
Schedule for the rest of the day:
1. 10 Dynamics problems
2. Geology homework
3. Statistics homework
4. SECRET!!! No, you can't know. Because it's secret!
5. Select courses for next year. Got my IQP and PQP, so I only have to figure out 8 courses to take.
Damnit...I just realized something that I had forgotten about, feel sorta bummed out now. Not cool.
Need to get this dynamics done before 6...