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(June 19, 2006) Oregon State Graduation 2006

Wow, that went fast. Not just yesterday, but the last five years --just zoom. How cliche, right? Everyone tells you that high school goes fast, college goes fast, and that they're the best times of your life. I don't know if I'm ready to accept the last bit of advice,...

(June 18, 2006) Today's the Day... It's Gonna Be Alright

My mom sent me flowers last night celebrating graduation. I can't believe graduation has finally arrived, even though there were times I doubted it would happen. My cap and gown are musty and wrinkly, my lei arrived on Friday... I guess I better go shower. [Photos taken with NIKON...

(June 09, 2006) Graduation Clothes and Accessories

Graduation is right around the corner for me. I am still debating about whether I will go or not. I have already spent the $45 for the cap and gown and invited my mother the other day. I just don't know if I can handle another long ceremony where I...

(June 04, 2006) Lovely Weekend, Terrible Mondays

I had a lovely, sun-kissed weekend. Tomorrow is Monday, and I hate Mondays. I hate them because I never get anything done over the weekend, end up staying up late every Sunday night, and begin my week tired, cranky, and behind. Of course this is all my fault, my hatred...

(May 30, 2006) Happy Memorial Day 2006!

When I was growing up, my dad --being the true veteran he is-- would spend much of the Memorial Day morning getting the US flag infront of our house at half-staff. The national "moment of remembrance" takes place at fifteen hundred hours Washington time, so the flag would be back...

(May 03, 2006) Yes, It's Really Happening... It's Happening To Me!

Yes, Oregon State University has already taken and sent me graduation photos for me to purchase. Pretty expensive; I'm not sure whether I'll buy some or not. I'm surprised how calm I look. Honestly, it was just hundreds of to-be grads in a cattle line waiting to get their pictures...

(April 25, 2006) Graduation in 53 days...?

My roommate has created a calendar on his fancy iCal to countdown the days to graduation. Every night he eagerly marks one day off the calendar in a red pen. That reminds me --Should I check if the red pen is marking the wall through the paper? Anyways. It stresses...

(March 20, 2006) Second to last final's week... I hope!

After I finish writing 1350 words on the relationship between the civil rights movement and the environmental movement during the sixties and seventies (and then, relating that to the current relationship between the domestic policies of the Bush administration and environmental policies), I will have four finals before the FREEDOM...

(March 15, 2006) I wonder what my grades will be like this term...

The term is wrapping up; final exams are next week. The recent dialogue I've had with my professors leads me to believe I may not be doing so hot in my classes. If I am absent from this blog in the next week or so --like I should be if...

(March 07, 2006) Found Lost Notes

I don't know why but I especially enjoy finding lost notes. I don't know if people write these notes and then intend to lose them, but I like to scan them up onto my computer, and then recycle the note. I'm not a packrat, because I don't enjoy clutter, but...

(March 05, 2006) Crazy Graduate Students

A very eccentric graduate student "teaches" my math recitation class. In actuality, he collects our homework every week and watches us take quizzes. I usually just take my quiz, give him my homework, and leave class; we don't exchange a lot of words. Nonetheless, I think he's a bit eccentric....

(January 20, 2006) Professors are geniuses in their own way... or not.

I understand that those over the age of thirty may or may not be able to use computers as well as I. I also understand that there are people who just don't "get" computers. What I don't understand is the lack of knowledge my professors have with computers. I know...

(January 08, 2006) School begins again... bah!

I have a whole bunch of crazy stories, but I don't feel like reliving them all right now, so I'll just say this: School starts tomorrow. That vacation went fast....

(November 19, 2005) Procrastination always produces the best essays, right?

Classmates from my US Foreign Policy class and I (of course) have waited until the last weekend to write either a nine page essay or policy decision memo. We've had eight weeks to work on it, but why not just start and finish it in two days, right? Right... Conversation...

(November 10, 2005) Why aren't there classes on laundry etiquette?

I'll admit that I was a bit pampered while growing up since I didn't do my own laundry until I left for college. Unlike some of my classmates, at least I knew how to do my own laundry. Yes, there are some boys and girls who have no idea how...

(November 03, 2005) Class Assignment: Find ONE Proverb

In my Political Analysis class one of our homework assignments includes finding a single proverb to write down on a notecard and bring it into class. The other assignments include rewriting a two-page essay, writing another essay and studying for a midterm. Yes, I'm talking about just one of my...

(October 05, 2005) Funniest things while working at the computer lab.

When you tell someone to open a program on the desktop, he says, "But I don't have a desktop!" Or when a lady asks you to teach her how and when to use the left and right click of her mouse, and when you do, she's like, "Why isn't there...

(September 30, 2005) Go before you go pee on my apartment patio

Last night after getting off of work, I was eating and watching g4tv (specifically Brainiac). Then, a random, drunk, polo-with-the-collar-popped idiot started to urinate on the side of my apartment complex --mainly my concrete patio. I am perhaps 15 feet away, so I jump off the couch, and say, "Are...

(September 25, 2005) My last year of undergrad (hopefully)

So, here we are, fifth year of undergrad and hopefully the last. Getting settled into the apartment very quickly before class starts tomorrow. Gone is another summer but hopefully not the fun. [Photos taken with NIKON D70 Digital Camera.]...

(September 23, 2005) Best quote ever for college students

"Stop worrying about the stupid things. You have four years to be irresponsible here. Relax. Work is for people with real jobs. You'll never remember time you wasted in class, but you'll remember time you wasted hanging out with your friends. So stay out late damn it. Go out on...

(June 21, 2005) I Miss My Corvallis House (& the Corvallis Boys)

Internship is great, but I miss Corvallis and the school year. I miss the funny little drawings people would make on the whiteboard. Including one of the last drawings: Yes, I am the first on the left. And I have a huge smile on my face. [Photo taken with LG...

(May 12, 2005) The entry that should explain all the questions about work

I currently work at a computer lab on campus (Note: I am a college student) as an assistant of sorts. Basically, I am one of those annoying people that tell you that you can't have your drink in the lab, and try to help people with printing, scanning and random...

(February 07, 2005) Just Another Friday Night at Clods... ?

On Friday night, I went to Clod's and ran into Mike Hass. He was carrying two pitchers of beer. And I literally ran into him. He spilt beer on my chest and down my pants. My left breast was soaked. :-| People in the bar clapped, I apologized profusely, and...

(November 19, 2004) Making, Yet Another, Move; Transfering To Another University

Eugene is now on craigslist. Way to go, Craig. I mailed my transcripts from UO to OSU. I registered for winter term at OSU. I found someone to sublease my apartment in Eugene. I have not found a place to live in Corvallis. I should probably get on that....

(June 30, 2004) Buying Kitchen Stuff And Avoiding The Neighbors

One thing I did not expect when moving into my own apartment was the amount of stuff I have to buy. Not only do I have to buy essentials like laundry soap, but I have to buy silly things like a paper towel holder --while buying a continually depleting supply...

(February 29, 2004) Buffalo Theory

I found this written in between my Poli Sci notes. I don't remember writing it or if it is from somewhere or not. But it made me laugh. A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo, much like the brain can only operate as fast...

(January 07, 2004) We Listen to Britney and Madonna Nonstop

I am part of an unusual history. I have been told that this the first time since OSU began in 1858 that the University has closed for two consecutive days because of weather. And I think these are only about the 7th and 8th days OSU has closed during that...

(December 08, 2003) Four hours of meetings, and they say this isn't a job?!

I just got out of four hours of RA meetings. First, there was two and a half hours of inservice where we learned and accomplished nothing whatsoever. Afterward, there was an hour and a half of our regular staff meeting (another waste of time). Honestly, staff meetings really wouldn't be...

(December 01, 2003) I can't stand this anymore; I have to get out

This is my second year as an RA, and I am truly fed up with it all. I like my residents. Probably the coolest bunch of freshmen I've ever met. Even my experience in the dorms my first year wasn't this much fun. We have fun together and we respect...

(November 22, 2003) November Flu

Maybe it's because I gave blood last week, but my immune system took a break and I am fighting a treacherous cold. What's even worse is that the rest of my floor is sick as well. Being sick in the residence halls is a nasty thing. The rooms are cold,...

(November 17, 2003) I'm the busiest person you know under 25

"I'm tired." I hear this a lot from people. Their eyes appear droopy and they have bad posture because of lack of sleep. I'm the opposite. I'm quite cheery and bright. I often hear, "You look cute today," "Wow, you're happy," or "Bright-eyed and bushy tailed, eh?" Actually... no. I'm...

(October 31, 2003) Residents In The Hall

Kerry, wearing my outfit, looking much better in it. [Photo taken with Olympus Camedia C-50.]...

(October 11, 2003) Not A Fire Drill

I went to sleep around 8:30PM yesterday. I've been lacking sleep lately. The earliest I get to sleep is 11PM lately, and I have a 7AM class M-R. My schedule is wearing on me fast. I struggle to wake up, I fight a zombie state all day, but I am...

(September 28, 2003) The Residents Have Arrived

This is my second year as an RA. In our university residence hall (often known as dorm) I'm a "student leader." You know, keep order, serve as a resource to residents, organize events, and generally work to maintain a positive living and learning community, yadda yadda. The new incoming freshmen...

(August 10, 2003) Dorms are good in some ways, but mostly odd

Living in Callahan Residence Hall can be odd. Meaning, yes, it is odd getting used to group showers, and then quickly rushing back to your room --carefully wrapped in a towel or robe. Last Thursday, I was in a hurry from my shower so that I could meet Andrew in...

(July 15, 2003) Life is too short to do things you don't want to do just for money

I've decided to quit Army ROTC, but I don't really call it quiting. I never really wanted to be in the military, but I never really knew much about college before being in it. Now I know all about these amazing things called financial aid, scholarships, loans and minimum wage....