Monday, October 12, 2009
Business Traveling
Just got back from my first business trip. It was a whirlwind 2-assessment trip for the lab. Flew to Milwaukee via Chicago on Friday, then early Sunday morning flew to Grand Rapids via Chicago, then drove to Muskegon and back to Grand Rapids, then flew home via Chicago on Monday. I'm exhausted.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
I'll miss you...
On September 30, 2009, my wonderful, sweet, loyal, affectionate, big-hearted, soft, fluffy, beautiful golden retriever Max died.
We had 12 amazing years with him. We adopted him in 1997 after a friend found him as a stray, living in the woods. He died peacefully, with Mom & Dad, after a good long life.
We had 12 amazing years with him. We adopted him in 1997 after a friend found him as a stray, living in the woods. He died peacefully, with Mom & Dad, after a good long life.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Labor Day
I'm thrilled to actually get to recognize Labor Day for the first time in four years. DePauw never gave us the day off, but at KU I don't have class or work!
If you've been following my posts on Facebook, you know that I've successfully removed a huge spider from my apartment...
and that I enjoy taking photos and videos of my bunny's antics.
If you've been following my posts on Facebook, you know that I've successfully removed a huge spider from my apartment...
and that I enjoy taking photos and videos of my bunny's antics.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
and it begins
I've successfully completed three weeks of work in the FXS lab. Tomorrow, I'll add classes to that. I'm nervous but excited about it, specifically about the 20,000 students and the getting all around campus in 15 minutes or less.
It's storming now, so I need to get off the computer. The storms out here are BEAUTIFUL!!
It's storming now, so I need to get off the computer. The storms out here are BEAUTIFUL!!
Monday, July 13, 2009
Still in limbo
Dad and I did manage to find me an apartment. I love it, but I won't be able to move in until Aug. 5th, which is frustrating since I start work July 27th. Oh well. Extended StayAmerica it is! I'll be taking my rabbit, but he won't come with me until Aug. 5th I think.
The family successfully moved to Tennessee, and now we're spending time unpacking boxes. Unfortunately, since I'll be leaving again in 2 weeks, my stuff doesn't get unpacked. So my room is warehouse-esque and will stay that way until I'm in Kansas.
Max loves the new house and yard - both are flat and there are only a few stairs. He was pretty nervous during all the packing and moving, but now he has calmed down and even found some favorite sleeping spots. He also likes his new neighbors! We took him over one evening to romp with the Jack Russell terrier and Golden Retriever next door, and they seemed to enjoy it. The terrier still likes to bark at Max from the other side of the fence, though.
The house is pretty cool. It's about 60 years old, and it still has old-fashioned 4-prong phone jacks (they don't even make adapters for them now!). There are several closets that are only about 18 inches deep, and we've nicknamed them fake closets since they look big until you open the door. I love the big windows in every room, especially the bay window in the living room. Mom's already decided it's perfect for a Christmas tree! In some ways I'm sad I won't be living here much longer.
I'm really excited about grad school, but I'm also a little nervous. I like the people I'm working with, and I know I'll relax once I know what to expect. I've always disliked first days of work or school, and this is no exception. I'm thrilled about the opportunity, even if I'm a little nervous about the specifics.
The family successfully moved to Tennessee, and now we're spending time unpacking boxes. Unfortunately, since I'll be leaving again in 2 weeks, my stuff doesn't get unpacked. So my room is warehouse-esque and will stay that way until I'm in Kansas.
Max loves the new house and yard - both are flat and there are only a few stairs. He was pretty nervous during all the packing and moving, but now he has calmed down and even found some favorite sleeping spots. He also likes his new neighbors! We took him over one evening to romp with the Jack Russell terrier and Golden Retriever next door, and they seemed to enjoy it. The terrier still likes to bark at Max from the other side of the fence, though.
The house is pretty cool. It's about 60 years old, and it still has old-fashioned 4-prong phone jacks (they don't even make adapters for them now!). There are several closets that are only about 18 inches deep, and we've nicknamed them fake closets since they look big until you open the door. I love the big windows in every room, especially the bay window in the living room. Mom's already decided it's perfect for a Christmas tree! In some ways I'm sad I won't be living here much longer.
I'm really excited about grad school, but I'm also a little nervous. I like the people I'm working with, and I know I'll relax once I know what to expect. I've always disliked first days of work or school, and this is no exception. I'm thrilled about the opportunity, even if I'm a little nervous about the specifics.
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