Added something new to my bucket list. Check this out:
http://www.usatoday.com/mediagallery/The-day-in-pictures/G165
Basically, to celebrate Holi, these people in India have what is in essence a giant colored-water war. I want in.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Winter storm?
Ah, I have nine followers (if Meredith's split personalities count lol). Well, I just wanted to assure you all that I am fine. Despite the news of the impending snow apocalypse, things here are calm.
Seriously though, what has become of upstate NY*? I mean really, we have had our share of snow storms over the years. An inch and a half on the ground is no reason to close the college. (Not that I'm complaining, I'm just a bit stunned) The weather here is pretty okay, and most of the profs and commuter student were able to make it in, so why close at noon?
I think people are freaking out about the storm that is supposed to be coming... but this is a little extreme... I mean, Marisa said that people are stocking up on food at Wegmans. Wth? So we'll get a foot of snow... It'll be plowed away by Saturday. I really don't see what all the hype is about. It's like giving someone a Nobel Prize before they even do anything - it just doesn't happen.
Oh, wait... that last one did happen...
Can I just rant real quickly about that? It was so absurd and disheartening. I mean, the most peaceful man in the world was Obama?!? He hadn't even (and still really hasn't) done anyhting yet! Except for a lousy stimulus package...
I mean, it's just sad that the greatest example we had of peace was Obama, who won it based on expectations. Won it with words, not actions, which I think goes against the nature of the prize.
But I guess that's just me.
*Slight correction - according to the news channels and what I picked up by osmosis... Keuka Park, NY is considered central NY. Who knew? I guess I just figured because it is so close to my house, which is always described as upstate NY...well, it is not so.
Seriously though, what has become of upstate NY*? I mean really, we have had our share of snow storms over the years. An inch and a half on the ground is no reason to close the college. (Not that I'm complaining, I'm just a bit stunned) The weather here is pretty okay, and most of the profs and commuter student were able to make it in, so why close at noon?
I think people are freaking out about the storm that is supposed to be coming... but this is a little extreme... I mean, Marisa said that people are stocking up on food at Wegmans. Wth? So we'll get a foot of snow... It'll be plowed away by Saturday. I really don't see what all the hype is about. It's like giving someone a Nobel Prize before they even do anything - it just doesn't happen.
Oh, wait... that last one did happen...
Can I just rant real quickly about that? It was so absurd and disheartening. I mean, the most peaceful man in the world was Obama?!? He hadn't even (and still really hasn't) done anyhting yet! Except for a lousy stimulus package...
I mean, it's just sad that the greatest example we had of peace was Obama, who won it based on expectations. Won it with words, not actions, which I think goes against the nature of the prize.
But I guess that's just me.
*Slight correction - according to the news channels and what I picked up by osmosis... Keuka Park, NY is considered central NY. Who knew? I guess I just figured because it is so close to my house, which is always described as upstate NY...well, it is not so.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
oh, I remembered!
I wanted to talk about what I learned today.
Wait... I forgot. Better list them...
1. muscle contraction thingy
2. asl - just the important signs lol
1. So in anatomy lab today I was the de facto volunteer for our "experiment" because I was weaing short sleeves. So my prof hooked me up to some electrodes and voila! - a realtime recording of the electrical impulses created by my arm muscles was on the screen! It was soooo sweet. Except that I am very weak lol. So I proceeded to flex and extend my arm and hold up 3 textbooks (3! that's a lot of weight for my flimsy weak arms!) while sweet spiky lines like an ecg showed up on the screen. (I do know how all of this works, but I'm too lazy to explain, so "voila" and "sweet spiky lines" are gonna have to suffice.)
2. I now officially know the signs for:
-cat
-favorite
-hamburger
-jello
-turtle
-sleepy, bed, and sleep
- toilet
-sunday
-poop
-please
-thank you
You know, all the important ones lol
Wait... I forgot. Better list them...
1. muscle contraction thingy
2. asl - just the important signs lol
1. So in anatomy lab today I was the de facto volunteer for our "experiment" because I was weaing short sleeves. So my prof hooked me up to some electrodes and voila! - a realtime recording of the electrical impulses created by my arm muscles was on the screen! It was soooo sweet. Except that I am very weak lol. So I proceeded to flex and extend my arm and hold up 3 textbooks (3! that's a lot of weight for my flimsy weak arms!) while sweet spiky lines like an ecg showed up on the screen. (I do know how all of this works, but I'm too lazy to explain, so "voila" and "sweet spiky lines" are gonna have to suffice.)
2. I now officially know the signs for:
-cat
-favorite
-hamburger
-jello
-turtle
-sleepy, bed, and sleep
- toilet
-sunday
-poop
-please
-thank you
You know, all the important ones lol
To avoid writing... I'm gonna, um...well, write a blog.
Yes, I am procrastinating. My specialty. :) I should be writing a journal entry about my feelings but I'd rather write about cooler things here. Plus, I'm shallow. Don't have all that many feelings, especially in the 45mins we are supposed to write about - this is what my journal is going to say:
-bored
-impatient
-frustrated
-hungry
-sleepy
See, I'm not all that complicated. I know exactly how to cure all those "feelings" if you just let me out of class. I would go to my room, get on facebook, eat one of my little cereal boxes (the cereal inside it of course), and then take a nap. problem solved.
Anyway, I forgot what I really wanted to say... so enjoy the above rambling.
-bored
-impatient
-frustrated
-hungry
-sleepy
See, I'm not all that complicated. I know exactly how to cure all those "feelings" if you just let me out of class. I would go to my room, get on facebook, eat one of my little cereal boxes (the cereal inside it of course), and then take a nap. problem solved.
Anyway, I forgot what I really wanted to say... so enjoy the above rambling.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
ugh
The wonderful spring semster of college has begun, and it sucks. First semester was easy. I feel like I was mislead about the college experience. :)
It's kinda like those rats I learned about in my integrative studies class today... did you know there are some rats who will adopt a rat to their group, fatten it up, and then eat it? Well, you do now.
That's how I feel. Fattened up by first semester and sent to the slaughter that is second semester. First semester was like the creepy old lady in hansel and gretel... come on in, doesn't my house look all nice and candy flavored? Then you find out the old lady (second semester) wants to eat you. Damn.
Please excuse the previous rambling and bad analogies (I think I may have messed up my fairy tales...?) but I've been very busy, and thus am very tired and possibly a bit delusional. My schedule sucks on mondays and wednesdays... between classes and my work study my day seems to drag on for an eternity. maybe two.
On Mondays I actually have a straight block of work and classes from 9-2:30, an hour break, and then another class until 5. it sucks. Now this is where my mother would interject and say, "this is what it'll be like to have a real job" or "working is tough, huh?" in her sarcastic way (I so know where I get it from). But really, I am a college student. I am allowed to complain. I should have some slack time. I mean, up until this semester (where I practically have to write a paper every night) slacking has been like my job.
okay. rant over. that was quite cathartic.
It's kinda like those rats I learned about in my integrative studies class today... did you know there are some rats who will adopt a rat to their group, fatten it up, and then eat it? Well, you do now.
That's how I feel. Fattened up by first semester and sent to the slaughter that is second semester. First semester was like the creepy old lady in hansel and gretel... come on in, doesn't my house look all nice and candy flavored? Then you find out the old lady (second semester) wants to eat you. Damn.
Please excuse the previous rambling and bad analogies (I think I may have messed up my fairy tales...?) but I've been very busy, and thus am very tired and possibly a bit delusional. My schedule sucks on mondays and wednesdays... between classes and my work study my day seems to drag on for an eternity. maybe two.
On Mondays I actually have a straight block of work and classes from 9-2:30, an hour break, and then another class until 5. it sucks. Now this is where my mother would interject and say, "this is what it'll be like to have a real job" or "working is tough, huh?" in her sarcastic way (I so know where I get it from). But really, I am a college student. I am allowed to complain. I should have some slack time. I mean, up until this semester (where I practically have to write a paper every night) slacking has been like my job.
okay. rant over. that was quite cathartic.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Apparently I'm more outgoing than I think
So I was nominated to be an RA and a mentor (aka person who shows the freshman around and does stupid icebreakers for 2 weeks) this week.
Neither of these appeals to me (well, the benefits appeal to me, but that's beside the point) and I haven't the slightest idea why anyone would nominate me. I mean, have you met me? I am not the outgoing type. In fact, new situations generally make me sweat and stutter. Just saying.
Neither of these appeals to me (well, the benefits appeal to me, but that's beside the point) and I haven't the slightest idea why anyone would nominate me. I mean, have you met me? I am not the outgoing type. In fact, new situations generally make me sweat and stutter. Just saying.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Field periods.
My field periods were fascinating, motivating, and very enjoyable.
1. Fascinating - most of the kids I saw had varying degrees of ASD, or autism spectrum disorder. A spectrum is a very accurate way of decribing it, becuase the disorder has so many different degrees of affect and behaviors. For example, two of the kids I saw were like child prodigies... little geniuses. Both were reading at reading levels far above their age level and one was doing 3 digit subtraction. For fun. He was 4. The ASD was evident though. Both had varying degrees of trouble with transitions (something like going from your regular classroom to the art classroom), sometimes to the point where they would throw a tantrum that you just had to let play out.
Also, the idea that the sensory input one gets everyday could affect one so much is fascinating. Many of these kids were on a sensory diet (I'm lazy, look it up) for just daily functioning.
2. Motivating - I can't freaking wait to get out there and be an OT.
3. Enjoyable - I miss it already. Loved it
1. Fascinating - most of the kids I saw had varying degrees of ASD, or autism spectrum disorder. A spectrum is a very accurate way of decribing it, becuase the disorder has so many different degrees of affect and behaviors. For example, two of the kids I saw were like child prodigies... little geniuses. Both were reading at reading levels far above their age level and one was doing 3 digit subtraction. For fun. He was 4. The ASD was evident though. Both had varying degrees of trouble with transitions (something like going from your regular classroom to the art classroom), sometimes to the point where they would throw a tantrum that you just had to let play out.
Also, the idea that the sensory input one gets everyday could affect one so much is fascinating. Many of these kids were on a sensory diet (I'm lazy, look it up) for just daily functioning.
2. Motivating - I can't freaking wait to get out there and be an OT.
3. Enjoyable - I miss it already. Loved it
Confessions of a nerd.
1. I like to read. Yes, for fun. I know that sounds weird to some, but that's the way it is.
2. Every summer I read upwards of 25 books.
3. I do know the meaning of the word idiosyncratic.
4. I regularly correct teacher's mistakes in my head.
5. I once read a thesaurus cover to cover. And liked it.
6. I actually like Dr. Diamond's class.
7. In 6th grade I won a dictionary. And subsequently used it.
8. I skipped a grade. Well, in college, but that still counts.
9. I love bookstores. They're so freaking exciting.
10. I have a collection of maps. (among other, less nerdy collections.)
11. I have TED talks on my ipod.
12. I look forward to Anatomy class.
13. I often unintentionally ignore people because I am thinking about something quite intensely and am thus "lost in my own world"
14. I took AP Physics cause I ran out of science classes to take in High School.
15. I liked AP Physics. A lot.
16. I once stacked all my books up and used them as a shelf for my stereo.
17. I secretly look through the course catalog and wish I had time to take more classes.
18. I get a little obsessed about things that interest me.
19. I used to calculate my GPA off my report cards before they did it for me. Then I would calculate what I needed to get in the next semester to raise my grades adequately.
20. I currently have a 3.938 GPA, and it bugs me unceasingly that it's not a perfect 4.0. I strive to change that.
I think I'll stop at 20 before I scare anyone too much.
2. Every summer I read upwards of 25 books.
3. I do know the meaning of the word idiosyncratic.
4. I regularly correct teacher's mistakes in my head.
5. I once read a thesaurus cover to cover. And liked it.
6. I actually like Dr. Diamond's class.
7. In 6th grade I won a dictionary. And subsequently used it.
8. I skipped a grade. Well, in college, but that still counts.
9. I love bookstores. They're so freaking exciting.
10. I have a collection of maps. (among other, less nerdy collections.)
11. I have TED talks on my ipod.
12. I look forward to Anatomy class.
13. I often unintentionally ignore people because I am thinking about something quite intensely and am thus "lost in my own world"
14. I took AP Physics cause I ran out of science classes to take in High School.
15. I liked AP Physics. A lot.
16. I once stacked all my books up and used them as a shelf for my stereo.
17. I secretly look through the course catalog and wish I had time to take more classes.
18. I get a little obsessed about things that interest me.
19. I used to calculate my GPA off my report cards before they did it for me. Then I would calculate what I needed to get in the next semester to raise my grades adequately.
20. I currently have a 3.938 GPA, and it bugs me unceasingly that it's not a perfect 4.0. I strive to change that.
I think I'll stop at 20 before I scare anyone too much.
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