Wednesday, October 25, 2006
A Roman thought
I'm going to see Julius Caesar on Saturday. I'm very excited, even if I do have to miss a football game because of it. At least I won't have to miss Ball State, since supposedly Patrick Stewart is going to be in the half-time show, which is super-cool. (I am a huge X-Men fan) . The title of my blurb is from Antony and Cleopatra, which I'm going to see two weeks from tonight. Seeing all three of the plays of the Royal Shakespeare Company's residency is going to take a lot of time, but I can't wait. I'm also taking Ralph Williams' mini-course for the RSC residency, which helps because he does a good job explaining aspects of the plays.
Now for my Roman thought: Before I can see Julius Caesar, I need to pass an exam on Thursday. It's the last of my midterms (this round at least... they start over Nov. 13) and it's going to be the hardest. At least I'm not the only one who thinks the test is going to be hard... I think most of my classmates are nervous.
A less Roman thought: Halloween is coming up. We're having our annual Halloween Party this Friday night at Martha Cook. As quasi-RA, I need to be there for the majority of the dance, so I need to think of a good costume idea. Right now I have zero ideas, but that's what the internet is good for. Last year I was "Someone You Can Count On" which consisted of a completely black outfit with construction paper numbers taped all over. Also on Friday I'm going to give a bit of a presentation at the Alumni Center to help fundraise for scholarship money. I'm glad to be able to help out, since this particular scholarship has helped me phenomenally.
Well, my lab is about to start, and then it's time to crack down on Hydrology.
Have a great week,
Kaitlyn
Now for my Roman thought: Before I can see Julius Caesar, I need to pass an exam on Thursday. It's the last of my midterms (this round at least... they start over Nov. 13) and it's going to be the hardest. At least I'm not the only one who thinks the test is going to be hard... I think most of my classmates are nervous.
A less Roman thought: Halloween is coming up. We're having our annual Halloween Party this Friday night at Martha Cook. As quasi-RA, I need to be there for the majority of the dance, so I need to think of a good costume idea. Right now I have zero ideas, but that's what the internet is good for. Last year I was "Someone You Can Count On" which consisted of a completely black outfit with construction paper numbers taped all over. Also on Friday I'm going to give a bit of a presentation at the Alumni Center to help fundraise for scholarship money. I'm glad to be able to help out, since this particular scholarship has helped me phenomenally.
Well, my lab is about to start, and then it's time to crack down on Hydrology.
Have a great week,
Kaitlyn
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Three more days and counting...
Three more days until Fall Break!
This week is going quickly, despite my thinking it's either Monday or Wednesday, not Tuesday. I had my first midterm of the semester, IOE 265: Statistics and Probability, yesterday morning. I think it went well, which is encouraging. My next midterm is Friday, which I also feel I should do well on. Friday seems so far away, but so close at the same time.
I'm going home for Fall Break. Saturday, I think some friends of mine and I are going to a cider mill for the afternoon, and then returning to watch the football game against Penn State. (By the way, I stayed the whole game at MSU this past weekend. It wasn't quite as exciting as two years ago, but it was still a good game.) I hope Mario Manningham isn't out for the season... that could be bad. I am (jokingly) ranking my four potential graduate schools based on their football teams, and so far Michigan and Texas are the top schools. Go Blue (and Orange).
Speaking of Graduate schools... the application quest continues. I just ordered my transcripts, and sent my application fee waivers to Stanford and Texas. Just like Friday, my December application due dates seem so far away, but so very very close. My recommenders have been fabulous though... all three have already submitted the recommendations, which make me very happy to not have to worry about that. Now I mostly need to complete the actual applications and write my personal statements.
I do have fun, besides football. On Wednesday, I am going to see Pirates of the Caribbean II in the League. I can't wait. Despite the movie not starting until 8:30pm, I think I am going to leave at 7:30 just so I can get good seats. Ah, I love the movies at the League.
Well, it's off to do more homework. Have a great week!
Kaitlyn
This week is going quickly, despite my thinking it's either Monday or Wednesday, not Tuesday. I had my first midterm of the semester, IOE 265: Statistics and Probability, yesterday morning. I think it went well, which is encouraging. My next midterm is Friday, which I also feel I should do well on. Friday seems so far away, but so close at the same time.
I'm going home for Fall Break. Saturday, I think some friends of mine and I are going to a cider mill for the afternoon, and then returning to watch the football game against Penn State. (By the way, I stayed the whole game at MSU this past weekend. It wasn't quite as exciting as two years ago, but it was still a good game.) I hope Mario Manningham isn't out for the season... that could be bad. I am (jokingly) ranking my four potential graduate schools based on their football teams, and so far Michigan and Texas are the top schools. Go Blue (and Orange).
Speaking of Graduate schools... the application quest continues. I just ordered my transcripts, and sent my application fee waivers to Stanford and Texas. Just like Friday, my December application due dates seem so far away, but so very very close. My recommenders have been fabulous though... all three have already submitted the recommendations, which make me very happy to not have to worry about that. Now I mostly need to complete the actual applications and write my personal statements.
I do have fun, besides football. On Wednesday, I am going to see Pirates of the Caribbean II in the League. I can't wait. Despite the movie not starting until 8:30pm, I think I am going to leave at 7:30 just so I can get good seats. Ah, I love the movies at the League.
Well, it's off to do more homework. Have a great week!
Kaitlyn
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
The midterms are coming...
My first test is on Monday in Statistics and Probability, and then Friday, I have a structural engineering midterm. I think I should do well on the structural midterm, since I understand the material that has been presented in class and have been able to do the homework. In stats, I will definitely need to study.
On a happier note... I'm very excited for the MSU game on Saturday. I have great seats in the stadium, and my favorite football memory is of the last time MSU was in Ann Arbor and we came from behind by 17 points to win in the triple overtime. Despite freezing in the stands, it was an awesome experience to be there. I hope this game is as exciting (though I'd like it if we didn't cut it so close this time!)
My mom came to visit me this past weekend, and I got a new book, a new winter coat, and a nice dinner out of the visit. Next weekend is Fall Break! I don't have any plans, and I have midterms before and after the break, but it will be a nice, relaxing weekend nonetheless.
My applications to graduate school are slowly coming together. I have been really stressed about applying for the past few weeks, but I am finally reaching a point where I can relax a little bit and focus more on my homework.
Well, that's all for me right now. Life is hectic, but since I seem to thrive on stress, I'm doing well. A few more hours of sleep each night would be nice, but I wouldn't want to give up any of my activities. :)
-Kaitlyn
On a happier note... I'm very excited for the MSU game on Saturday. I have great seats in the stadium, and my favorite football memory is of the last time MSU was in Ann Arbor and we came from behind by 17 points to win in the triple overtime. Despite freezing in the stands, it was an awesome experience to be there. I hope this game is as exciting (though I'd like it if we didn't cut it so close this time!)
My mom came to visit me this past weekend, and I got a new book, a new winter coat, and a nice dinner out of the visit. Next weekend is Fall Break! I don't have any plans, and I have midterms before and after the break, but it will be a nice, relaxing weekend nonetheless.
My applications to graduate school are slowly coming together. I have been really stressed about applying for the past few weeks, but I am finally reaching a point where I can relax a little bit and focus more on my homework.
Well, that's all for me right now. Life is hectic, but since I seem to thrive on stress, I'm doing well. A few more hours of sleep each night would be nice, but I wouldn't want to give up any of my activities. :)
-Kaitlyn
