Merry Christmas to everyone!
Monday, December 24, 2012
Friday, October 19, 2012
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Weekend Away From Campus
I will be taking a break from studying this weekend to visit family, and maybe a few friends. I will be supporting my brother-in-law and sister, both very active in the deaf community, by attending one of their events. Other things that will be getting done (not homework!) are getting some office supplies for school, oil change for the Honda, and celebrating the birthdays of both of my nieces birthdays. So happy birthday to my nieces Emily and Hannah!
I will also be able to spend time with my goddaughter, which because I'm away at school I don't have many opportunities to visit. It'll be good to see how much she's grown in the last year and I'm sure she'll look forward to seeing her godfather.
So this weekend is already turning out to be a relaxing weekend with the family. Hopefully I'll return to campus rested and ready to tackle the end of the summer term! It's the home stretch and I'm ready to dominate!
I will also be able to spend time with my goddaughter, which because I'm away at school I don't have many opportunities to visit. It'll be good to see how much she's grown in the last year and I'm sure she'll look forward to seeing her godfather.
So this weekend is already turning out to be a relaxing weekend with the family. Hopefully I'll return to campus rested and ready to tackle the end of the summer term! It's the home stretch and I'm ready to dominate!
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Apartment Plans?
Alright well... since about February this year (technically since March 2011) some friends and I have thought about leaving dorm life behind and getting an apartment together. This would mean the ultimate freedom. Being able to cook our own meals, have our own beds and furniture, have parties without limitation on how many guests we can have, and really more fully independent would be nice.
There have been ups and downs along the way, but it looks like slowly and surely we're all sort of piecing together what needs to be done and deciding on where to live. There'll be a lot to do once a place is decided on, and some funds to move around of course, and arranging our schedules to make sure transitioning to our own place will go as smoothly as possible.
It may seem a little late in the game of course however there is assurance that there are still apartments available. The main thing at this point is staying focused and on top of what we need to do to assure our independence.
So hopefully this next school year we'll be able to say "come hang out at our place" without having to add, "meet downstairs in the lobby so I can sign you in." Best part will be not being tied to a meal plan and being able to eat what we know we'll eat. Of course where we live will be a place of study! But hey, you must have fun once in a while.
There have been ups and downs along the way, but it looks like slowly and surely we're all sort of piecing together what needs to be done and deciding on where to live. There'll be a lot to do once a place is decided on, and some funds to move around of course, and arranging our schedules to make sure transitioning to our own place will go as smoothly as possible.
It may seem a little late in the game of course however there is assurance that there are still apartments available. The main thing at this point is staying focused and on top of what we need to do to assure our independence.
So hopefully this next school year we'll be able to say "come hang out at our place" without having to add, "meet downstairs in the lobby so I can sign you in." Best part will be not being tied to a meal plan and being able to eat what we know we'll eat. Of course where we live will be a place of study! But hey, you must have fun once in a while.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Solar Eclipse 2012
On May 20 I got off work and couldn't have been more excited. Why? Cause there was a SOLAR ECLIPSE!!! I admit I do get a little psyched up over stuff that most people probably don't pay attention to, but I did manage to snag a photo of the solar eclipse as the sun set. So anyway, here's the solar eclipse...
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
So How Is The Semester Going?
With final exams coming up on May 12 the semester is coming to its end. It's been a very fast paced semester. Papers and projects are coming due in the next few weeks and so far I'm thinking I'm going to pull off at least a 3.0 GPA for the semester. I'm very excited for the semester to be over, because I must admit I need a few weeks off.
Unfortunately my research project, and mainly school in general has kept me away from the blogging world. The blogs that I normally try to contribute to on a regular basis are suffering to the point where I'm contemplating shutting them down. Never thought I'd say that! Needless to say I'm also working a side project designing a website to post all of those fancy pictures of tornadoes. I guess the only thing holding me back from that (besides school) is motivation and restraint.
I'm restraining posting my storm chases and accompanying data because as of now my data really isn't that reliable because I still haven't figured out the best interval for taking data. I currently rely on an informal method of setting up scientific instrumentation and manually writing down data in intervals of 5 minutes, unless conditions dictate otherwise. So until I nail down a few "standard operations" I will not be relying on data that I collect, but will mention interesting data as cases arise. Any website that ends up becoming published will be more of a documentation of weather events with some commentary.
Until next time, stay tuned to my Twitter and Google+!
Unfortunately my research project, and mainly school in general has kept me away from the blogging world. The blogs that I normally try to contribute to on a regular basis are suffering to the point where I'm contemplating shutting them down. Never thought I'd say that! Needless to say I'm also working a side project designing a website to post all of those fancy pictures of tornadoes. I guess the only thing holding me back from that (besides school) is motivation and restraint.
I'm restraining posting my storm chases and accompanying data because as of now my data really isn't that reliable because I still haven't figured out the best interval for taking data. I currently rely on an informal method of setting up scientific instrumentation and manually writing down data in intervals of 5 minutes, unless conditions dictate otherwise. So until I nail down a few "standard operations" I will not be relying on data that I collect, but will mention interesting data as cases arise. Any website that ends up becoming published will be more of a documentation of weather events with some commentary.
Until next time, stay tuned to my Twitter and Google+!
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Spring Break is Almost Here
Next Friday I start spring break. What a relief! I finally get a vacation from the drudgery that has become the two weeks leading up to spring break. I have this on my to do list prior to spring break:
So the next week is already going to be busy! I enjoy it though. Granted, yes it's not easy, but with any luck this semester, which is already flying by quickly, will end on a very positive note. So far I've been managing A's and a couple of B's so I can conclude that I'm doing alright going into midterms. Just have to keep going. It's been a lot of work so far, but in the end it's worth every minute of study I've put into all of my classes.
Stay tuned to my Twitter @enderscousin for updates over spring break!
- 2 quizzes
- 3 midterm exams
- 1 paper
- More reading on my research project (12 sources so far and growing!)
- Begin formulating my project outline and bibliography
- Complete my tax return
- Make an appointment for an oil change
- Finalize plans for spring break
- Laundry
- Read another chapter in Isaac Asimov's Caves of Steel
So the next week is already going to be busy! I enjoy it though. Granted, yes it's not easy, but with any luck this semester, which is already flying by quickly, will end on a very positive note. So far I've been managing A's and a couple of B's so I can conclude that I'm doing alright going into midterms. Just have to keep going. It's been a lot of work so far, but in the end it's worth every minute of study I've put into all of my classes.
Stay tuned to my Twitter @enderscousin for updates over spring break!
Friday, February 10, 2012
Having A Geeky Time
Recently I've found two websites that are great places to geek out your apartment, dorm, office, or wherever you can. Both Allposters.com and ThinkGeek.com have been amazing places (when I've had a little extra money saved up. . .) to geek out my dorm. I fully endorse both of these sites for posters and otherwise nerdy things. On my wishlist is the Periodic Table of the Elements shower curtain!
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Spring Semester 2012 Is Underway
The spring semester of 2012 is underway, and I couldn't be more excited. All of my professors are great and challenging. So far no complaints, just renewing my focus on what's important right now - my education.
Things are going well between Kayla and I. We both work part time jobs while in school so over Christmas break we arranged to stay at our dormitory, which was challenging given that we don't have access to a kitchen besides the microwave. So Ramen noodles, Chef Boyardee, and fast food pretty much made up the daily diet.
My main goal for this semester is to earn a 4.0 gpa followed closely by my other goal of focusing more intensely on my courses. Yeah it's never easy. While visiting with my Priest back home over break he gave me some great advice for the next semester. It's only 16 weeks. That's right. No I'm n0t graduating with my degree this semester, but in May I will be 16 weeks closer to my ultimate goal of earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology.
My work out routine has suffered some this week. Getting oriented to classes grabbed my attention, so I have a choice to make for the rest of the week. Plan is to catch up and get back into working out tomorrow prior to going to work in the evening.
So that's the semester as it stands! I've decided not to put a lot of stock into my first perceptions of a course until after midterms. It's easy to really enjoy a class while the work is just getting going. In the coming months there'll be projects, papers, labs, and exams. The usual semester stuff. Hopefully I'll get to keep blogging my journey through school, and life in general.
Until next time!
Things are going well between Kayla and I. We both work part time jobs while in school so over Christmas break we arranged to stay at our dormitory, which was challenging given that we don't have access to a kitchen besides the microwave. So Ramen noodles, Chef Boyardee, and fast food pretty much made up the daily diet.
My main goal for this semester is to earn a 4.0 gpa followed closely by my other goal of focusing more intensely on my courses. Yeah it's never easy. While visiting with my Priest back home over break he gave me some great advice for the next semester. It's only 16 weeks. That's right. No I'm n0t graduating with my degree this semester, but in May I will be 16 weeks closer to my ultimate goal of earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology.
My work out routine has suffered some this week. Getting oriented to classes grabbed my attention, so I have a choice to make for the rest of the week. Plan is to catch up and get back into working out tomorrow prior to going to work in the evening.
So that's the semester as it stands! I've decided not to put a lot of stock into my first perceptions of a course until after midterms. It's easy to really enjoy a class while the work is just getting going. In the coming months there'll be projects, papers, labs, and exams. The usual semester stuff. Hopefully I'll get to keep blogging my journey through school, and life in general.
Until next time!
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Blessed Feast of the Holy Family
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of my family and friends a very Blessed Feast of the Holy Family, celebrated in the traditional Roman Calendar on the Sunday following the Solemnity of the Epiphany of Our Lord!
Friday, January 6, 2012
Hitting the Gym
This school year and especially this semester brings a new goal. Working out. I've been doing research and consulting friends who regularly work out and have come up with a fitness plan. Will I be a body builder? No. The goal is just to keep myself in shape. At some point, if I'm able to keep up regularly, I hope to start building some muscle and endurance.
I'm also using the complete G-series from Gatorade to aid my workout. I know, sounds very cliche working out and drinking Gatorade products, but after a couple of weeks of using it I do notice a difference in my work out. The big thing is that I don't feel the usual fatigue after my work out. The first step in the G-series is a carbohydrate drink that energizes and prepares the body for working out. The second is just the normal Gatorade that's been around for years. The third is a protein drink that also re-hydrates muscles. So the entire series works with your workout. This doesn't mean that if you use the G-series that you can do whatever you want with your workout. It's still important to focus on either upperbody or lower body exercises every time I work out, and to alternate workouts every time.
So hopefully this semester will help me become more fit, and with the usual course of my studies more educated.
I'm also using the complete G-series from Gatorade to aid my workout. I know, sounds very cliche working out and drinking Gatorade products, but after a couple of weeks of using it I do notice a difference in my work out. The big thing is that I don't feel the usual fatigue after my work out. The first step in the G-series is a carbohydrate drink that energizes and prepares the body for working out. The second is just the normal Gatorade that's been around for years. The third is a protein drink that also re-hydrates muscles. So the entire series works with your workout. This doesn't mean that if you use the G-series that you can do whatever you want with your workout. It's still important to focus on either upperbody or lower body exercises every time I work out, and to alternate workouts every time.
So hopefully this semester will help me become more fit, and with the usual course of my studies more educated.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Beginning the New Year And Back to Blogging
Beginning the new year of 2012 I have decided to radically simplify my web home on the web. I will no longer be using my website on webs.com and that will be deleted in the next coming days. Given that I primarily used that as a way to communicate the latest happenings of my life to family and friends, continuing this blog will serve as a better method.
This year brings with it various challenges as every year prior, however I'm excited to announce that I'm getting closer to beginning Phase I of my attempt to completely give my life an increase in geekiness. Phase I includes obtaining a new laptop to be used primarily for instant messaging, gaming, social networking, and blogging. This will free up what little space I've used on my current laptop to be spent entirely for school and work purposes.
So as we begin the 2012 I wish all of you the very best.
God bless!
This year brings with it various challenges as every year prior, however I'm excited to announce that I'm getting closer to beginning Phase I of my attempt to completely give my life an increase in geekiness. Phase I includes obtaining a new laptop to be used primarily for instant messaging, gaming, social networking, and blogging. This will free up what little space I've used on my current laptop to be spent entirely for school and work purposes.
So as we begin the 2012 I wish all of you the very best.
God bless!
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