You have NO idea how happy I am about this (and the trailer is awesome):
(because I'm having issues getting the trailer to work, here's the link: http://www.nbc.com/The_Office/video/clips/the-happy-ending/1161645/)
There will be a viewing party.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Don't Panic
In undergrad, one of my professors started an email to me with "Don't panic." Naturally, it wasn't a good email (if I remember correctly, there was something wrong with the audio in the movie my group had created).
No one said "Don't panic" to me today. Nevertheless, I got the same feeling looking at the calendar. I was so proud of myself- I got my Chapter 1 edits turned in this afternoon, a whole 14-16 hours ahead of schedule. But then I started to plan out when my next chapter's edits would be done. And oh my goodness, it's almost October.
Which means I have 39 days to get all my edits done (and note, my chapters still haven't gone to my second reader yet), formatting done, front-matter done, and all those stupid hoops that the university will make me jump through completed.
So much for taking next weekend off, and the National Trust conference couldn't have come at a worse time. I did take the evening off to go bowling, but as soon as this is posted, I'm starting Chapter 2. If I can get it done by Thursday... that would be beyond amazing.
Right. "Don't panic." I should write that on a post-it and hang it on the wall behind my computer.
No one said "Don't panic" to me today. Nevertheless, I got the same feeling looking at the calendar. I was so proud of myself- I got my Chapter 1 edits turned in this afternoon, a whole 14-16 hours ahead of schedule. But then I started to plan out when my next chapter's edits would be done. And oh my goodness, it's almost October.
Which means I have 39 days to get all my edits done (and note, my chapters still haven't gone to my second reader yet), formatting done, front-matter done, and all those stupid hoops that the university will make me jump through completed.
So much for taking next weekend off, and the National Trust conference couldn't have come at a worse time. I did take the evening off to go bowling, but as soon as this is posted, I'm starting Chapter 2. If I can get it done by Thursday... that would be beyond amazing.
Right. "Don't panic." I should write that on a post-it and hang it on the wall behind my computer.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Museum Day- or Adventures Around Nashville
Today was free Museum Day across the nation, sponsored by Smithsonian magazine. I should clarify by saying that certain museums were free with a free downloadable card. With some of the local museums costing up to $20 per visit, I'm all for free Museum Day.
Amy and I decided to venture up to Nashville to go to the Country Music Hall of Fame. We lucked out and the rain stopped by the time we got there (even though the rain made it not fun to drive until then). By the time we left, the sun was out and it was beautiful.
Amy and I discovered that people who aren't in the museums classes probably shouldn't go to museums with us anymore. Our training has led us to look for pros and cons to everything in museums- from exhibit cases to text panels to interpretation to locations of bathrooms. Or the fact that we don't believe they follow Emmylou's advice very well (displayed as visitors exit):
But we were both amazed by this:
Carrie Underwood's dress from one of the award shows (she sang "I Told You So"). This isn't even all of the dress. In fact, there's an 8 foot train which you can barely see. But the dress was spectacular.
The maestro gets his own parking space! And these are the bike racks. How awesome are those?
Amy and I decided to venture up to Nashville to go to the Country Music Hall of Fame. We lucked out and the rain stopped by the time we got there (even though the rain made it not fun to drive until then). By the time we left, the sun was out and it was beautiful.
Amy and I discovered that people who aren't in the museums classes probably shouldn't go to museums with us anymore. Our training has led us to look for pros and cons to everything in museums- from exhibit cases to text panels to interpretation to locations of bathrooms. Or the fact that we don't believe they follow Emmylou's advice very well (displayed as visitors exit):
But we were both amazed by this:
Carrie Underwood's dress from one of the award shows (she sang "I Told You So"). This isn't even all of the dress. In fact, there's an 8 foot train which you can barely see. But the dress was spectacular. So, when we left, we decided to take advantage of the weather and Saturday and already having paid for parking till 6pm, so we walked around Broadway. If you ever are on Broadway, you've got to go to Jack's BBQ- just look for the neon sign with flying pigs. It's amazing (and my 3rd time going there). You've got to try the pie too (chocolate fudge is my fave)!
Then we checked out Hatch Show Prints, which I always enjoy. And finally, we walked around the Schermerhorn Symphony- which is gorgeous if you haven't seen it. And two pictures I absolutely must share:
The maestro gets his own parking space! And these are the bike racks. How awesome are those?
Can't wait until my new ICON pass comes in and we can go to more museums for free!
(Click on images to see them larger.)
(Click on images to see them larger.)
Sunday, September 20, 2009
What do you want to be?
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Sobering moments
(I know, 2 posts in one day again)
Just about half an hour ago, I saw 2 things that sent a chill up my spine while driving.
1) Saw a car wreck (not happen, but the aftermath). Didn't appear like anyone was hurt, but it looked very similar to how my accident back in May looked. I understand how they feel.
2) Then, I drove past tornado damage (from the Good Friday tornado). For the most part, the houses in the neighborhood I live in now are either rebuilt or on their way to being rebuilt. But tonight I drove past my old neighborhood, past the house where the mother and her infant died. There is a little memorial there now. I hadn't noticed it before tonight.
Just about half an hour ago, I saw 2 things that sent a chill up my spine while driving.
1) Saw a car wreck (not happen, but the aftermath). Didn't appear like anyone was hurt, but it looked very similar to how my accident back in May looked. I understand how they feel.
2) Then, I drove past tornado damage (from the Good Friday tornado). For the most part, the houses in the neighborhood I live in now are either rebuilt or on their way to being rebuilt. But tonight I drove past my old neighborhood, past the house where the mother and her infant died. There is a little memorial there now. I hadn't noticed it before tonight.
Rain, rain, go away
So, I am not a fan of rain. I handle it better inside, but outside, I just kinda get cranky. Nothing is worse than wet jeans for the rest of the day- or soggy shoes for that matter.
Goes along with this whole idea that I love to look at water- but being in it (or submerged in it) isn't my favorite thing in the world.
So it's pouring here right now. It's been raining off and on since yesterday. The next 10 day forecast has all rain.
So, in order to make the next several days a little saner and safer on my part, I propose an idea:
Fellow drivers in the area: Please, for the love of all that is good, safe, and legal, please turn on your lights when it's raining. If your car is like mine and a gray or champagne color, it's pretty much the only way I can see you well in the pouring rain. And get this- I'm fairly certain it's illegal to have your windshield wipers going without your lights on.
Okay, thanks.
Goes along with this whole idea that I love to look at water- but being in it (or submerged in it) isn't my favorite thing in the world.
So it's pouring here right now. It's been raining off and on since yesterday. The next 10 day forecast has all rain.
So, in order to make the next several days a little saner and safer on my part, I propose an idea:
Fellow drivers in the area: Please, for the love of all that is good, safe, and legal, please turn on your lights when it's raining. If your car is like mine and a gray or champagne color, it's pretty much the only way I can see you well in the pouring rain. And get this- I'm fairly certain it's illegal to have your windshield wipers going without your lights on.
Okay, thanks.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Random Thoughts
My mind is going in about 10 million places right now. So you get this:
-We have flies that keep getting into the house. They like to find my room in the evening. I find my cleaning solution and spray the heck out of them until they die. Sorry PETA- it has to be done. I value my sanity over a fly's life. And I cannot stay sane with a fly perching on my pretty new computer screen (where I won't smack it or spray it).
-Why do I have to have writer's block so badly when it comes to my thesis? This is completely and utterly ridiculous. Thank goodness it's almost over- I can't take much more writing like this!!
-I wonder if I'm the only one with history lectures on my iPod. It's on shuffle right now, and a lecture about FDR's 100 Days came up early on. Even weirder? I contemplated listening to it before forwarding to the next song.
-I'm listening to my iPod on shuffle, hoping that it will inspire me. To do what, I'm not entirely sure. But I've got to say "Better Days" by Goo Goo Dolls always makes me think. "Tonight's the night the world begins again."
That's all I've got for now.
-We have flies that keep getting into the house. They like to find my room in the evening. I find my cleaning solution and spray the heck out of them until they die. Sorry PETA- it has to be done. I value my sanity over a fly's life. And I cannot stay sane with a fly perching on my pretty new computer screen (where I won't smack it or spray it).
-Why do I have to have writer's block so badly when it comes to my thesis? This is completely and utterly ridiculous. Thank goodness it's almost over- I can't take much more writing like this!!
-I wonder if I'm the only one with history lectures on my iPod. It's on shuffle right now, and a lecture about FDR's 100 Days came up early on. Even weirder? I contemplated listening to it before forwarding to the next song.
-I'm listening to my iPod on shuffle, hoping that it will inspire me. To do what, I'm not entirely sure. But I've got to say "Better Days" by Goo Goo Dolls always makes me think. "Tonight's the night the world begins again."
That's all I've got for now.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Cooking
Yes, 2 posts in one morning- but I thought this was worth posting.
Emily and I successfully made dinner last night without burning anything or screwing up (or help from Alice other than suggestions for spices)! Hip hip hurray! We made garlic and olive oil spaghetti with broccoli.
And then I saw this comic and it made me laugh. A lot. Because it's me, only with 12 years of school, 4 years of college, 2 years of graduate school.
toothpastefordinner.com
Emily and I successfully made dinner last night without burning anything or screwing up (or help from Alice other than suggestions for spices)! Hip hip hurray! We made garlic and olive oil spaghetti with broccoli.
And then I saw this comic and it made me laugh. A lot. Because it's me, only with 12 years of school, 4 years of college, 2 years of graduate school.
toothpastefordinner.com
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Spelling
Alright, I'll be honest. I made it to the school spelling bee several times in grade school. Spelling was always one of my easiest subjects. I try to avoid textspeak, even when texting. "See you later!" instead of "CUL8R" and so forth.
So you can imagine my frustration with all the stupid Facebook quizzes and applications that have TERRIBLE spelling errors. And I do mean TERRIBLE.
Like the one that inspired this blog: "Someone just sent you a bible. Do you want to send your friends some versus?" Oh for the love of all that is good and holy. "Versus"?!?!?!?! And that's probably even one of the less egregious ones.
I think that it's terrible that we're so lax about how things are properly spelled. Do you know how many of my students would send me emails using textspeak while I was a TA? I'm not convinced some of them can spell some of those words correctly. Or the difference between "their," "there," and "they're." Or "two," "too," and "to." And so forth.
Stepping off my soap box. Hopefully I didn't spell anything wrong in this blog!
So you can imagine my frustration with all the stupid Facebook quizzes and applications that have TERRIBLE spelling errors. And I do mean TERRIBLE.
Like the one that inspired this blog: "Someone just sent you a bible. Do you want to send your friends some versus?" Oh for the love of all that is good and holy. "Versus"?!?!?!?! And that's probably even one of the less egregious ones.
I think that it's terrible that we're so lax about how things are properly spelled. Do you know how many of my students would send me emails using textspeak while I was a TA? I'm not convinced some of them can spell some of those words correctly. Or the difference between "their," "there," and "they're." Or "two," "too," and "to." And so forth.
Stepping off my soap box. Hopefully I didn't spell anything wrong in this blog!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Want to make God laugh? Tell Him your plans.
I'm a big planner. I don't like to leave many things to chance.
I'm also in that weird Catch-22 every time something goes against plans- I expect it both to work and not work, all at the same time- so I'm both surprised and not surprised when it doesn't work out. (Gosh do I hope that sentence made sense).
Anyways- back to the topic at hand. I got my first job-related rejection letter this morning from the Smithsonian. It was a long shot, applying to work at the art museum, so I was actually not surprised by the rejection, and was pleasantly surprised that I did rank fairly high.
The thing is, I had/ have a really strong feeling that I'm meant to be in DC. Like something's up there waiting for me. I have no idea what, but there's a pull.
So anyways, I don't want to go into full details yet, but I got a possible job offer today. And it's not in DC. And despite all my planning to move away from here, it would mean staying here for 2 more years (minimum- with the option to stay longer).
And at some point this month, I'll explain myself better.
I'm also in that weird Catch-22 every time something goes against plans- I expect it both to work and not work, all at the same time- so I'm both surprised and not surprised when it doesn't work out. (Gosh do I hope that sentence made sense).
Anyways- back to the topic at hand. I got my first job-related rejection letter this morning from the Smithsonian. It was a long shot, applying to work at the art museum, so I was actually not surprised by the rejection, and was pleasantly surprised that I did rank fairly high.
The thing is, I had/ have a really strong feeling that I'm meant to be in DC. Like something's up there waiting for me. I have no idea what, but there's a pull.
So anyways, I don't want to go into full details yet, but I got a possible job offer today. And it's not in DC. And despite all my planning to move away from here, it would mean staying here for 2 more years (minimum- with the option to stay longer).
And at some point this month, I'll explain myself better.
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