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Classes, Day 2
Jan. 11, 2012—Readers, would you be thrilled if I posted every single day? I imagine not. Nevertheless, I am updating to follow up on my article from yesterday, to talk about the next of my classes (I still have a class that won’t meet this week, which will merit its own article next week!).
First Day Back (again)
Jan. 9, 2012—It’s Monday (January 9th) night, and Vandy’s first day of classes is over. Coming back was bittersweet: Bitter because I’m leaving behind all the things I love about home like sleeping in and all the important people! Sweet, though, because I got to see friends I’ve missed a whole bunch for the past month, and...
Christmas Cooking
Jan. 1, 2012—Here’s the thing about cooking: it takes time. I really enjoy trying out new recipes (considering my limited experience, that’s pretty much every time I make something) and the delicious home-made results. The problem I have with cooking is the lengthy preparation (I’m ALWAYS missing at least one ingredient!) and the tedious cleanup afterwards. Being...
The Ride Home
Jan. 1, 2012—Just over two weeks ago, I fired up the Nathan-mobile to head home for Christmas break, triumphant to have conquered my Circuits and Thermodynamics finals and ready to enjoy some much-needed relaxation time. After forgetting a bag at my dorm, I was forced to turn around about 45 minutes out of Nashville to pick it...
Reading Day
Dec. 9, 2011—As several of my fellow bloggers have mentioned, yesterday, Thursday, was the last day of classes for the fall semester. Final examinations officially begin on Saturday, running until Saturday next, and leaving a single day in between known as the Reading Day. According to Wikipedia, “Some universities refer to a week of reading days as...
Microspheres and DTI: What Am I Doing Here?
Dec. 7, 2011—This afternoon, I got a chance to see two presentations by Master’s candidates in the Biomedical Engineering department. Surrounded by rabidly hungry grad students (it was actually really funny to see them race for the free pizza), I was first treated to an intellectually stimulating presentation on smart microspheres developed to release drugs in a...
The Case of the Kickstand
Dec. 6, 2011—This Tuesday morning at approximately 5:36, I walked outside into the frigid air to unlock my bike to ride to PT. As I went through the mechanical routine of inputting the combination and removing the bike from its stand, something went horribly awry – my kickstand was missing.
What To Do When the Cows Get Out
Dec. 5, 2011—Today, though, I had an even cooler opportunity through VRC - Disaster Relief Training! The three-hour preliminary course introduced the basic concepts of disaster relief and the other more advanced training you can receive to volunteer in different capacities.
Feasting: Commence!
Nov. 24, 2011—The Macy’s Parade is over, the grandparents have arrived, and food preparations are in high gear. The oven has been turned on for the homestretch – –This is where I suddenly break to comment that a Kohl’s advertisement just came on to the modified strains of Rebecca Black’s “Friday.” Why is that okay? – -of...
The Tree of Choices
Nov. 21, 2011—To my high school-aged readers: Think about college right now. Did it induce a little bit of decision-based panic? If so, I totally understand, and have some bad news for you: It will get worse.