It’s been a while since I had a random post, so I know you’ve all been waiting to see the interesting thoughts that have crossed my mind lately. Plus, random posts when I’m not stressed out and slightly hysterical are always much more enjoyable.
Yesterday, I saw this story on Chattanoogan about a dog that [...]
Archive for August, 2006
Random Warm Fuzzies
Posted in Uncategorized on August 31, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
Katrina: A Year Later
Posted in Uncategorized on August 29, 2006 | 1 Comment »
It’s been one year since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, and I really don’t know what to say. It’s still painful to think about what everyone in New Orleans went through. My family has deep roots in Louisiana and just the thought of the destruction in the state is too much to comprehend.
I’m [...]
A Student Once Again (With Hopefully a Better Perspective!)
Posted in Uncategorized on August 29, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
Bright and early Friday morning, I returned to the student world. My program held a mandatory orientation, so I was forced to relinquish my day off for the week. The first part of the day wasn’t so bad. We got to meet all the other grad students in the SOC and split off into our [...]
Stop, Drop and Roll
Posted in Uncategorized on August 28, 2006 | 2 Comments »
This morning at 6 a.m., I woke up to the sound of sirens. It’s not that unusual to be woken up by street noise since I live across the street from a bus stop and several blocks away from one of NW’s main streets, but this was the first time that I heard alarms getting [...]
Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Flattery
Posted in Uncategorized on August 26, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
Yeah, the Mrs. M and I are cool like that.
Should We Heart the 80s?
Posted in Uncategorized on August 26, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
During the past few days, I’ve spent a lot of time on campus for work and SOC orientation. As a result, I’ve repeatedly felt like I was an extra on the set of a John Hughes film.
Sure the designers brought back leggings, mini skirts, ballet flats, skinny jeans, balloon skirts and big jewelry, but do [...]
How Stereotypical…
Posted in Uncategorized on August 24, 2006 | 4 Comments »
Sometimes I feel so out-of-step with everyone around me because of my political and ideological beliefs.
Don’t worry, this awkwardness isn’t going to change my views, but it just makes me feel disconnected with the rest of the human race on occasion, especially most women my age.
I’ve mentioned before that while the organization I work with [...]
My Favorite Brit
Posted in Uncategorized on August 24, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
Due to a late night of compulsive Facebook updates (why is that site so addictive?), I was a bit sluggish yesterday and had to drag myself to the gym. As a reward for my good cardio behavior, I decided to rent the new Clive Owen flick—Inside Man.
While there are several British actors that I love, [...]
Signs That Grad School is Approaching
Posted in Uncategorized on August 23, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
Yesterday, several momentous events occurred that signal the grad school thing is really happening, and there’s no going back. I’m aware that moving 600 miles is a pretty big step, but I’ve been in denial about school starting for the last six weeks.
1) My financial aid statements came in the mail. It really shouldn’t [...]
Parentals from the South Venture North
Posted in Uncategorized on August 21, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
Yesterday, I saw the parentals from the South safely off at the airport. I guess this signals the end of summer, and my two-year period of being a working adult since school commitments start on Friday.
It was wonderful to see my family this weekend. We were busy tourists and barely had any downtime. The minute [...]
