Well, I've made it to the end of Week 4 of Summer Session A. (It's only the end of Week 2 in Summer B.) Both summer sessions are only 8 weeks long, so there's not too much farther to go. In a way that's good, and in another way it's really strange.
I think I overloaded myself a bit this semester, so I will be glad when Session A is done and I only have my math class for the last 2 weeks of Session B. On the other hand, so far we've only had 1 exam and 1 lab practical in biology. According to the syllabus, we're going to have 3 exams, plus the final, and 2 lab practicals. That's a lot of tests to squeeze into the second half of the term! It's the same thing in composition. I don't know how many worksheets and little paragraphs we're going to have, but there are supposed to be 4 papers, and we've only done one.
So if I disappear entirely during July, just look under that big pile of books in the corner.
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Comments:
Wiz: Wow, you do have a load this summer. However, we all KNOW you'll do great!!!!
hugs,
Wiz
Aibrean: Hear, hear! Wiz speaks the truth! You're doing an awesome job, Beccaie, and we're all so proud of you! aubri
AmyGaladriel: Beccaie, I am so excited for you! I know you will do GREAT!!
Love, ya!
Amy
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Random Oddness
I just flipped my day-by-day calendar (LOTR, Trilogy). Today is a picture of one of Gandalf's bigger fireworks. The oddness comes in because this morning the news was closely following a big fire in an (possibly illegal, they weren't sure) fireworks store/warehouse just over the state border.
PSA: If you must set off fireworks yourself, BE CAREFUL!!!
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Comments:
Aibrean: Ooh! I heard about that on the news!
They've recently changed the law down here so that Hoosiers can actually set off fireworks -- it'll be interesting to see if that affects the number of accidents around July 4th! :-p
aubri
PSA: If you must set off fireworks yourself, BE CAREFUL!!!
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Comments:
Aibrean: Ooh! I heard about that on the news!
They've recently changed the law down here so that Hoosiers can actually set off fireworks -- it'll be interesting to see if that affects the number of accidents around July 4th! :-p
aubri
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Biology Class
Was biology class always this interesting? Most of what I remember from it in high school was not being able to see through the microscope, and the teacher, Mr. Young, who was anything but. He'd taught both of my parents biology when they were in high school. He stuck around long enough to teach my younger sister, and then retired. He was ... how to put this politely ... quite a character. He was fun, in some ways, and just out-and-out weird in others. I don't know if he'd ever had much enthusiasm for biology, or if he'd just learned that it was a waste of effort to be excited about science when teaching in a high school, but the classes don't stand out in my mind much at all.
My biology professor right now is quite different. She specializes in botany, but really brings a level of enthusiasm to the class that I have never connected with science. She teaches here part-time, and works part-time as a botonist at the Field Museum of Natural History, downtown. She found out yesterday that her grant, which she's "been working towards all [her] life," has been approved. She's funded for 3 years of botanical studies in the Himalayan Mountains, mostly in China. She's just about over the moon. It's really fun to watch. Today a couple of us brought "congratulations" cards for her, and she got positively giddy. "It's better than Christmas!" was one of her comments.
I can't imagine Mr. Young getting that excited about anything.
One downside, at least for future biology students, is that she'll no longer be teaching. This is the second really great professor I've had who will no longer be teaching after August. It's kind of sad, but as long as I can keep getting the good ones before they leave, I guess I'll be all right.
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Comments:
Aibrean: That's pretty exciting, Beccaie! I'm glad you got to have her as a prof before she left!!
Rayna: Becc...in case I have failed to let you know...I am so very proud of you for going back to school and working so hard. I just know that you are bound for bigger and better things!
Me: *blush* Thanks Rayna. It was really scary to go back, but now that I'm actually in classes, I'm pretty much loving it. And yep, it is pretty exciting, Lisa. I'll have to remember to Google her in a couple of years and see what's going on with it.
My biology professor right now is quite different. She specializes in botany, but really brings a level of enthusiasm to the class that I have never connected with science. She teaches here part-time, and works part-time as a botonist at the Field Museum of Natural History, downtown. She found out yesterday that her grant, which she's "been working towards all [her] life," has been approved. She's funded for 3 years of botanical studies in the Himalayan Mountains, mostly in China. She's just about over the moon. It's really fun to watch. Today a couple of us brought "congratulations" cards for her, and she got positively giddy. "It's better than Christmas!" was one of her comments.
I can't imagine Mr. Young getting that excited about anything.
One downside, at least for future biology students, is that she'll no longer be teaching. This is the second really great professor I've had who will no longer be teaching after August. It's kind of sad, but as long as I can keep getting the good ones before they leave, I guess I'll be all right.
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Comments:
Aibrean: That's pretty exciting, Beccaie! I'm glad you got to have her as a prof before she left!!
Rayna: Becc...in case I have failed to let you know...I am so very proud of you for going back to school and working so hard. I just know that you are bound for bigger and better things!
Me: *blush* Thanks Rayna. It was really scary to go back, but now that I'm actually in classes, I'm pretty much loving it. And yep, it is pretty exciting, Lisa. I'll have to remember to Google her in a couple of years and see what's going on with it.
Saturday, June 10, 2006
School Stuff
I'm used to doing well in school. Last semester I got straight A's with little effort. I may have a heavy courseload for this 8-week (accelerated) session, but I am reasonably confident that I will be able to do well.
One of my courses is "Using Computers." No, not very challenging, but it's required for my degree. I'm taking it as independent study, since I'm reasonably well versed in computer use already. When I turn in homework, it is mailed back to me. (So far I've got 136.5 out of 128, with extra credit included.) I took my first test on Wednesday, and just received the results in the mail today. There's a comment on the score sheet: "The highest score ever recorded for this exam. Congratulations!" And I got 1 wrong. That seems very strange. And a little bit disturbing. The class has been around for years. NO ONE ever got a perfect score?
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One of my courses is "Using Computers." No, not very challenging, but it's required for my degree. I'm taking it as independent study, since I'm reasonably well versed in computer use already. When I turn in homework, it is mailed back to me. (So far I've got 136.5 out of 128, with extra credit included.) I took my first test on Wednesday, and just received the results in the mail today. There's a comment on the score sheet: "The highest score ever recorded for this exam. Congratulations!" And I got 1 wrong. That seems very strange. And a little bit disturbing. The class has been around for years. NO ONE ever got a perfect score?
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Sunday, June 4, 2006
Poll
Just out of curiosity, would anyone ever consider a major moot date during May - September? I'd love to bring everyone to Bayfield, WI, but March and April are not options in that climate. Thanks!
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Comments:
Frink: I've always wanted to see that area of the country. Could we bring family? Great idea, Bec!
Me: Whoops! Didn't even realize there was a place for comments until I saw Rayna's blog. Sorry for the tardy response.
Yep, families would definitely be possible if you want. The place I would like us to stay is an old-style motel (It's a VERY small town!), and only allows groups to reserve 10 rooms (4 of which are practically small houses). So if you want to bring family, you will probably have to reserve your own room, in addition to the group's rooms. And this place books up fast, often a year in advance. And they require a deposit. But if you can work with those circumstances, there's another 20 rooms or so that should be available. Yep, the 30-room motel is the biggest in town. :-)
Me: Oops. They have 32 rooms. ;-)
If you're interested:
Motel -- http://www.seagullbay.com/
Town -- http://www.bayfield.org/
Popular restaurants, a 10 minute walk or 3 minute drive from the motel --
http://www.eggtoss-bayfield.com/ (breakfast & bakery)
www.maggies-bayfield.com (lunch & dinner, and VERY pink)
A fancier, more expensive restaurant, but still easy driving distance -
http://www.wildricerestaurant.com/ (dinner only)
Bayfield is the home of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (run by the National Park Service). I'd love for us to take a cruise around the islands on Saturday, as our group activity. If everyone is okay with boats.
Cruise Service -- http://www.apostleisland.com/
National Lakeshore -- www.nps.gov/apis/index.htm
No, I haven't put any thought into this. Why do you ask? ;-)
AmyGaladriel: This is sad. I live in Wisconsin and I have never been up that far! I even used to live in Upper Michigan for a couple of years. My mom and dad vacationed way up there. There is a beautiful bed and breakfast there that I'd like to go to with Bob sometime.
Me: Well next time I'm going, I'll just have to stop in Fond du Lac and kidnap you. ;-)
Just out of curiosity, would anyone ever consider a major moot date during May - September? I'd love to bring everyone to Bayfield, WI, but March and April are not options in that climate. Thanks!
Major Moot during May - September?
No: 0 votes
Yes: 6 votes
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Comments:
Frink: I've always wanted to see that area of the country. Could we bring family? Great idea, Bec!
Me: Whoops! Didn't even realize there was a place for comments until I saw Rayna's blog. Sorry for the tardy response.
Yep, families would definitely be possible if you want. The place I would like us to stay is an old-style motel (It's a VERY small town!), and only allows groups to reserve 10 rooms (4 of which are practically small houses). So if you want to bring family, you will probably have to reserve your own room, in addition to the group's rooms. And this place books up fast, often a year in advance. And they require a deposit. But if you can work with those circumstances, there's another 20 rooms or so that should be available. Yep, the 30-room motel is the biggest in town. :-)
Me: Oops. They have 32 rooms. ;-)
If you're interested:
Motel -- http://www.seagullbay.com/
Town -- http://www.bayfield.org/
Popular restaurants, a 10 minute walk or 3 minute drive from the motel --
http://www.eggtoss-bayfield.com/ (breakfast & bakery)
www.maggies-bayfield.com (lunch & dinner, and VERY pink)
A fancier, more expensive restaurant, but still easy driving distance -
http://www.wildricerestaurant.com/ (dinner only)
Bayfield is the home of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (run by the National Park Service). I'd love for us to take a cruise around the islands on Saturday, as our group activity. If everyone is okay with boats.
Cruise Service -- http://www.apostleisland.com/
National Lakeshore -- www.nps.gov/apis/index.htm
No, I haven't put any thought into this. Why do you ask? ;-)
AmyGaladriel: This is sad. I live in Wisconsin and I have never been up that far! I even used to live in Upper Michigan for a couple of years. My mom and dad vacationed way up there. There is a beautiful bed and breakfast there that I'd like to go to with Bob sometime.
Me: Well next time I'm going, I'll just have to stop in Fond du Lac and kidnap you. ;-)
June 04, 2006
Well, I should be studying biology. I've only got 8 chapters to read by Thursday. But setting up my Yahoo 360 page is so much more interesting.
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