So, I have 2 more days before I leave for the AAG conference (www.aag.org) in Las Vegas. I've been busting my ass...I was able to get the poster done last night. I will be working on my presentation over these next 2 days to make sure that I get done. It's going to be a tough time making sure that I get everything done, but hey...It'll be worth it when I explore the Grand Canyon in a week, for in 4 days when I go to see Sequoia National Forest.

Right now I'm preparing for the classes I've been neglecting all week to make sure this poster gets done. I have my Seminar in GIS today, where I'm presenting on a paper that I have read (well, I'm reading it right now), and then tomorrow evening is my Stats class, which I need to do the homework for. Luckily I'm taking a half-day at work so that I can prepare for my presentation at AAG....They understand :)!

Ahhhh I'm running on so little sleep right now, my body feels as though it's DYING!!!

Back to work with me!!!!!!! I hope all is well with everybody!!! <3

That it's been 24 weeks since I last updated my live journal, and a lot has happened in those 24 weeks. I'm in quite a pickle with my life right now...it's in general in kinda a mess. I mean, it'll sort itself out for the most part, but I wish it would just sort itself out right now. BUT, lots of good things have happened over the past 24 weeks, too!

So, at SEDAAG this past November, my poster won some kind of student poster contest, which was nice. And just recently, I also presented at the North Carolina GIS conference. And, in 2 weeks, I'll be going to Las Vegas, NV to present at the National Association of American Geographers conference with a bunch of my friends from the department. Everybody's doing so awesome, and I'm very proud of them! I'm actually going to sally forth to the Grand Canyon while I'm there, and to some National Parks in sunny California (specifically Mojave, Sequoia, and Yosemite)! I'm super excited!

What else has been going on? I've been working on my 2nd semester of graduate school...and it's just as hectic as ever. I switched from being a TA to an internship with a large agricultural corporation that uses a lot of GIS. I figured it would be a good opportunity to hone my GIS skills, and make more money, since this position offers me full-time hours during the summer, which would be a good way to get me used to the work environment, make some money, and make sure my skills stay sharp.

My best friend is still working on their dissertation, and I'm trying to be a support to them. An editor, an extra brain, and somebody who can do petty tasks for them---Kinda makes me their intern/secretary, but I want to help , so it doesn't really matter to me as long as I can be of help to them. They're trucking along, and they should be done by December, which is very exciting for them. They're looking for a job, which means they may relocate some where cool! Good luck to them!

Me, now, I am looking at doctoral programs. I'm not certain if I'm going to go on for a phd, but what it will all boil down to is $$--if they're willing to pay me. If they are, then yes. If not, then it's a J-O-B for me!! ;) I'm still finalizing my Thesis ideas, and I hope to have a proposal done by the end of the semester! I hope, I hope, I hope!!!

Ok, well! I better get to work on all the crap I need to do!!! I hope everybody's been doing well! I hope to get back into LJ, and I'll try to keep in better touch--I'll go back through the archives of the last 24 weeks to catch up!

<3

How your life takes you in directions you never anticipate. I'm not sure what I'm doing any more. I never thought in a million years I'd be in the position that I'm in, feeling the way I'm feeling.

Between graduate school and everything else, I'm not sure I'm cut out for it. I should probably just quit while I'm ahead. That way I won't disappoint anybody. I could find a job somewhere--anywhere (anywhere but retail, of course). Sometimes I think that would be easier. I'm not sure.

Anyway. I don't know what I'm blabbering on about right now.

I have my first exam on Monday. It's scary. I don't know how I'm going to get through it.

Anyway. I hope everybody's doing well! Ttyl!

Current Mood: lonely

you're supposed to copy and paste it into the comments...so plesae do that, too!


01 Are you currently in a serious relationship?
02 What was your dream growing up?
03 What talent do you wish you had?
04 If I bought you a drink what would it be?
05 Favorite vegetable?
06 What was the last book you read?
07 What zodiac sign are you?
08 Any Tattoos and/or Piercings? Explain where.
09 Worst Habit?
10 If you saw me walking down the street would you offer me a ride?
11 What is your favorite sport?
12 Do you have a Pessimistic or Optimistic attitude?
13 What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with me?
14 Worst thing to ever happen to you?
15 Tell me one weird fact about you.
16 Do you have any pets?
17 What if I showed up at your house unexpectedly?
18 What was your first impression of me?
19 Do you think clowns are cute or scary?
20 If you could change one thing about how you look, what would it be?
21 Would you be my crime partner or my conscience?
22 What color eyes do you have?
23 Ever been arrested?
24 Bottle or can soda?
25 If you won $10,000 today, what would you do with it?
26 Favorite colour?
27 What's your favorite place to hang out at?
28 Do you believe in ghosts?
29 Favorite thing to do in your spare time?
30 Do you swear a lot?
31 Biggest pet peeve?
32 In one word, how would you describe yourself?
33 Do you believe/appreciate romance?
34 Favourite and least favourite food?
35 Do you believe in God?
36 Will you repost this so I can fill it out and do the same for you?

I'm house sitting for a friend this week...

So, I'm not actually at my apartment that much this week...

I don't know this week I've been feeling a little off...

Thursday, I am to lecture in the class that I'm TAing...That's a little nerve-inducing...b/c the professor is going to a conference. The topic we're covering is easy enough....but it's still making me nervous...the lab is different b/c I'm only talking for like 20 minutes...tops...and now I'm talking for 1 hr 15 minutes or so.

Anyway. I also have to take care of a butt-ton of pets while my friends are in Europe, which is also making me nervous b/c one of them isn't eating or drinking....which is NOT good. Well, we'll see how she is when I get back.

I also have an exam next week...which is also scary. My first graduate exam. *dies*

This is really scary. I don't particularly want to think about it---

Anyway--I don't know quite what I'm doing any more, as nothing really makes sense to me.

Getting what I want, wanting what I get, wanting more than I get--are they the same thing? No...I guess not...what it amounts to is selfishness I guess...woah that's random haha...gomen gomen

At any rate. Back to reading about Linear and Nonlinear Enhancements!

I hope all is well with everybody!

Well this weekend was fantastic! I went on a field trip for the department where we went hiking, caving, to a bluegrass concert, to a fossil museum, and much more! It was a lot of fun, especially the hiking, and it was interesting to go caving, as I had never done so prior.

But...right now, I don't know...I was feeling pretty damn good before now...and now...I feel like 10 different shades of ass. I just want to curl up in a ball and not wake up--I think it's the whole coming back to civilization thing...the sound of cars, and the dirty air. haha!

Anyway...I hope everybody had a fantastic weekend! Ttyl!

It started out pretty badly...I didn't quite know what to expect from the day. I knew that I'd be going geocaching with my one friend, which is always fun, but I didn't know about the rest of the day.

We were able to procure some unique caches...I had to grope a bear, go fishing down a pole, and dicpher a code on a keyboard. It was all-in-all a great day! It ended up being more than we thought, because we left the set of keys for the car at the end of the greenway in the other car..meaning we had to go all the way back to the other car...oops! But, we justified it by going afterwards for a Bison burger...oh man! I was so beat!

So, Friday I had a fight of sorts with my best friend (well one of them)...we patched it up quickly, b/c I just can't stay mad at this person, but there was still this nagging feeling inside me that left me worrying the whole day yesterday...but it was quickly rectified...I really couldn't ask for a better friend!

I was supposed to go out last night, but after the long hike and my worrying, I just slept and slept!

All-in-all, though, yesterday turned out to be an amazing day!

I hope all is well with everybody!

Of graduate school...complete! It was so hectic, full of misunderstandings, and un-needed saddness.

So, I found out that I'm the teaching assistant for 2 labs. One is the Weather & Climate lab, which I'm actually teaching, and the other is an into to GIS class, where the teacher is a friend of mine.

My classes are good, so far. I'm really looking forward to learning what they have to teach me. It's been a good year since I've had a pure physical geography class, and I'm excited about taking another one of those. And, I'm taking 2 GIS classes that I'm really looking forward to, which will really help me with my thesis.

I may also be presenting at a regional conference this year, too. I'm really nervous about that, mainly because I don't quite think it's good enough, but I don't think that my adviser would stear me in the wrong direction. I don't think he'd let me make a fool of myself.

There are so many things swirling through my head right now...I don't want to do anything, but know I have to.

Well...at any rate. I hope all is well! Those of you that are abroad, please stay safe! Those of you who remain state-side, also please stay safe! I hope all is well! And, once agian, I'm sorry that I keep shorting my LJ...

Wow...ok This time I'm serious about keeping up with my lj! I mean...many of you guys don't keep up with facebook...soo

My life has been really complicated as of late. Sometimes it hurts just to think about it, because I never thought--in a million years--that I'd be in the position that I am right now. But, I'm also the happiest...

Anyway. My friend Kate is in Australia right now, which is most awesome for her. She'll be back in a year!

I leave for Alaska on Sunday! Yay! It should be much fun! I still have much to do to prepare for it..and I'm also trying to pack up my whole apartment, because I'll be moving while I'm away and as soon as I come back. Then after a week, school starts. That Friday prior, I have a workshop on how to TA classes...yay! I just called payroll to make sure everything was ok, and that I don't have to fill out any additional paperwork, because I've worked for the University before. Also, because of my scholarship, I don't owe the University a dime as of yet! I will soon, though. Yuck.

So, today I'm taking Kris out to lunch, especially since he's going to be protecting my car while I'm in Alaska, and driving me to the Airport on Sunday. Also have to get my car inspected! AHHHH need to do that ASAP!

Ummm...Rent's due tomorrow...gotta call and disconnect the internet...

Ok...enough of my petty crap! I hope all is well with everybody!!!!! <3

Ganked from the Erica. If you do this, try to add a question at the end.

1. I've come to realize that my butt: really flat.

2. I've come to realize that when I talk: people make fun of me for the way I say "both".

3. I've come to realize that if I love someone: it hurts not to be around them.

4. I've come to realize that I need: support.

5. I've come to realize that I've lost: ...a lot.

6. I've come to realize that I hate it when: others are sad.

7. I've come to realize that if I'm drunk: I become more affectionate than normal.

8. I've come to realize that money: is a necessary evil.

9. I've come to realize that my mother: gets jealous easily.

10. I've come to realize that I'll probably always be: made fun of.

11. I've come to realize that I have a crush on: not telling.

12. I've come to realize that the last time I cried was: a couple of days ago.

13. I've come to realize that my cell phone: is the only way i can keep in touch with those I love.

14. I've come to realize that when I wake up in the morning: I have to go to the bathroom.

15. I've come to realize that before I go to sleep at night: I need to be cold.

16. I've come to realize that right now I am thinking about: Erica's response...and trying to counter it.

17. I've come to realize that babies: are disease infested little vermin...though cute.

18. I've come to realize that when I get on livejournal: I often think about how I should update more often, and unintentionally neglect it for several months.

19. I've come to realize that today I will: be imparting earth science knowledge of Middle School teachers.

20. I've come to realize that tonight I will: hopefully sleep more than last night.

21. I've come to realize that tomorrow I will: GO GEOCACHING!

22. I've come to realize that I really want to: have something I can't.

23. I've come to realize that who is most likely to repost this is: *shrug*

24. I've come to realize relationships: are something I want....thought complication is always present, but too much hurts.

25. I've come to realize love: is somethign I yearn for.

26. I've come to realize my best guy friend: is Mayur.

27. I've come to realize my best girl friend: is Katherine.

28. I've come to realize food: is fun, and can bring people together.

29. I've come to realize that when I'm a Husband: ...Looks down...nah I can't see that happening any time son.

30. I've come to realize girls and boys: aren't so different after all.

31. I've come to realize over the summer: I've become insanely busy.

32. I've come to realize heartbreak: seems to be an ever-present force in my life.

33. I've come to realize my life: is going in a completely different direction than I ever thought it would.

34. I've come to realize that leaving things behind: often hurts...

35. I've come to realize that people: often have good intentions, but are poor at expressing them.