Life in lessons....

2006-02-14T15:55:00.000-05:00

From the bottom of my I wish you all a HAPPY Day!Thanks to cholesterol-metabolizer.com and animatedsoftware.com for the pictures.

pictures for Friday

2006-01-27T17:30:00.000-05:00

I am going home this weekend as my mother has requested a visit from me. I am kind of excited about going as it has been a month since I last saw her. For Christmas I gave her a “Red Lion Amaryllis” and she said this morning that it is getting ready to bloom. So maybe this weekend I’ll get to see the start of the colour explosion! thanks to Dutchbulbs.com for the Pic!I am very excited! (Can

PSA for Friday the 13's

2006-01-13T12:34:00.000-05:00

(thanks to Kidsturncentral2.com A bit of information on how the whole things started and about it from Wikipedia.com: “A Friday occurring on the 13th day of any month is considered to be a day of bad luck in many superstitions around the globe. Similar superstitions exist in some other traditions. In Greece and Spain, for example, Tuesday the 13th takes the same role. The fear of Friday the

Theme 2005: "Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise"

2005-12-01T13:29:00.000-05:00

Thanks to AIDSntx.org for the image.So things to consider this the first day of December – Also known as World AIDS day:Worldwide ~40.3 MILLION people are now infected/living with HIV/AIDS.~6% of that number are children.~45% of that number are women, many of child bearing age.It is estimated that at least 1/3 of those infected with HIV/AIDS are unaware of their disease status.~5 million people

answers to some ? from the last posting

2005-09-15T12:38:00.000-04:00

Admitedly most of the hardcore scientists in my life know this (I guess I accidentally caught you in a trap here) so they try hard not to explain to me, because it's clear from the start that I won't get it no matter what you say. Hey! I am REALLY trying here! If it is not helping, I can try explaining it another way. I do not mind. My job as a scientist is to help the general public in one

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2005-09-14T20:51:00.000-04:00

Over at LJ, i was just asked about what a PCR was...this is my answer in case any of you were wondering as well and we fearful of asking.The purpose of a PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) is to make a huge number of copies of a gene. This is necessary to have enough starting template for sequencing. 1.The cycling reactions : There are three major steps in a PCR, which are repeated for 30 or 40

Grrr...

2005-09-14T19:25:00.000-04:00

So many different things have been going though my head not only today, but as of late and as I await my PCR here in the lab on a Wednesday night (1hour and 45 minutes to go!), I figured that I should get some of them out. I am angry with Sallie Mae right now. I am back in school, thus I should not be paying my student loans as of right now. But (of course, when it there not a but involved),

2005-09-14T18:52:00.000-04:00

I really have NO IDEA where someone would get this idea...snatched from Brian What Your Underwear Says About YouYou enjoy wearing nice underwear, even if it comes at a hefty price tag.You're comfortable in your own skin - and don't care to impress anyone.The Underwear Oracle

I <3 ...

2005-07-08T11:49:00.000-04:00

Yesterday I was reminded of many things. I awoke to the morning NPR broadcast (some of the morning DJ are just too much for me early in the morning, and let us be honest – they really do not go well with my morning habit of coffee and The Post out on the bench in front of the house). I bolted up in bed when I heard the news of London. I felt as if my heart was breaking all over again. I

PSA

2005-06-26T17:03:00.000-04:00

FREE HIV/AIDS TESTING - 27 June 2005 all over the country Check out your area!

2005-06-03T16:30:00.000-04:00

Article in Question/Topic of Discussion (NY Times, 2 June 2005 Title: From Stem Cell Opponents, an Embryo Crusade)I was reading someone’s journal, and did (most of this) posting as a response (comment) to their original posting."Then, most of the 13 embryos proved unviable, and one round of embryo implantation failed before she finally had a successful pregnancy using the final embryo."-I would

Ooooooooooo!

2005-05-26T17:08:00.000-04:00

FREE just for the ladies! (unless the men don’t mind a pink razor!)

2005-05-24T16:37:00.000-04:00

Please note: I have to state (to be fair and ethical) that I work with bone marrow donations so this is a topic very close to me and one that I know fairly well. My daily work is researching factors to make donations better and safer to all parties involved. I do not work directly with Cord Blood, only with bone marrow either from the bones directly or from apheresis after treatment with

i am...

2005-05-17T17:26:00.000-04:00

Okay – I am back – at least for a bit. The move went – we have been there for about a week and half and things seem to be falling into place. We have curtains up – but not all tied back yet – we are deciding on where to put the pictures, and everything. There are a few more boxes (okay, prob a few more then just a few) and adjusting to living with one another.Melissa is finding out just how

A note to the Kitten:

2005-04-26T17:38:00.000-04:00

Dear Kitten,You were SO VERY brave yesterday! I was very scared when I came home and the front door was unlocked and opened (and you were happy to see me)! You stayed in the house and guarded it – and then ran out into the hallway to make sure that there were no more mean people around. I talked the building and property managers today and reminded them that you could have been lost (or stolen!)

p.s.

2005-04-22T11:15:00.000-04:00

PSA: (thanks to earthday.ca!)And a bit of history: (thanks to nasa.gov!)

Finally - an update!

2005-04-22T11:11:00.000-04:00

In the next two weeks I’ll be VERY busy, so if you are missing updates – it is nothing personal.My Father, brother and my brother’s mother will be in town from Saturday until sometime on Sunday.Thankfully, they have decided to stay at a hotel so that way I have less to worry about. Things that have been going on as of late:I really have not started to pack…I’ll be moving in about two weeks…I

busy answering the following this weekend - 30 pages!!!!

2005-04-10T14:20:00.000-04:00

Using the group typology that was presented in class, describe the characteristics of the following types of terrorist groups: Left-Wing, Right-Wing, National Liberation/Separatist, Religious-based/Messianic, Single-Issue.•Discuss ideologies/goals•Discuss strategies/tacticsAnalyze what would have to be done for each type of group to achieve its goalsWhat factors would contribute to a terrorist

good bye for a short bit

2005-03-24T17:45:00.000-05:00

Happy Purim to my fellow Jews,and those that love them.I am leaving in the am to go up to PA for the Easter weekend and KD will be coming down from NCY for the weekend too! For those of you out there worrying, have no fear: the kitten will be traveling with me in the morning as I could not expect him to stay home all along over the holiday weekend, could I? He likes going to visit places, he

adding to your income...

2005-03-20T05:51:00.000-05:00

So I read a few different sites everyday (or at least every couple of days). One of the sites that I read she now is selling T-Shirts with her logo on it…I must say – they are cute, I must say!

Talk of the day....

2005-03-19T16:23:00.000-05:00

It is not just about the right person – it also has to be the right time…

kitten nightmares

2005-03-19T10:23:00.000-05:00

I had a dream (okay nightmare) last night that I for some reason gave the kitten away to someone on my LJ friends list that I do not actually know! Now, nothing against this person – but I don’t actually know you, why would I have given you the Kitten?! There are a bunch of people that have stated that they want Kitten, if for some reason I could not have him anymore. But (in the dream), when

The name game, cont...

2005-03-18T14:43:00.000-05:00

I received the following e-mail last month – yes I am really tardy sometimes about answering e-mail!Hi,I came across your page and comment on your name. How do you pronounce Therese (It's my first name and I also use the accent marks)? The American or french way? I too hate when its mispronounced-I guess it's to be expected though as it is so unusual. I am to the point that I go by my middle

2005-03-16T16:57:00.000-05:00

Today while walking to my EM class I past a bunch of cherry blossom trees that were starting to bloom – the buds have been swelling for about a week or so, but today was the first time I have actually seen those delicate light pink petals out in the open.For those farther up North - HAVE NO FEAR!SPRING IS COMING!!!!

8 march 2005

2005-03-08T17:01:00.000-05:00

In honor of International Woman’s Day here is a little humor for you all.(thanks to wheel.blogs.com)

finally

2005-03-07T19:15:00.000-05:00

Yesterday as I begrudgingly walked towards the church, thinking that I would much rather take a nap at that point then spend the next hour in church, a light wind picked up. It was not really cold, it was in the 50’s, but in that wind there was that promise of spring. Earlier in the day, I had noticed that some buds had started to force on some trees bushes. It will not be much longer until

fun times!

2005-02-04T13:40:00.000-05:00

As you can see from the picture above – I have the sore on my mind…why some of you may ask….well, I am now about to leave for a weekend down the shore! I am very excited. It is the super bowl party of the year. A bunch of people from college all getting together for a weekend of craziness and fun, just like in college, except now we actually are legal and can be prosecuted to the fullest extent

flu or not to flu?

2005-01-29T14:36:00.000-05:00

I have been down and out for the past few days with what we’ll call a flu like illness. I am not sure if was the actual flu that we all fear, but due to sleeping, a pretty good immune system, and medicines - I was able to get up in about, a bit slowly, within a few days. I am wondering if would be worth it at this point to schedule an appointment to get my flu shot now that the ban has been

Friday the 13th...

2005-01-15T08:05:00.000-05:00

As I was driving to the dentist this morning in the pouring rain, I noticed that a park along my way had flooded. The creek near by that up until yesterday was small and often had maybe about 2 inches of water in it, had gone way over its banks and had flooded a whole soccer field! I then noticed that some ducks had taken up residence in the new âlakeâ and were have a wonderful time. I am

2005-01-07T22:05:00.000-05:00

catch up...

2005-01-05T18:52:00.000-05:00

It has been a bit since I last wrote, but the holidayâs can do that to all of us. I will try my best to catch up with everyone as soon as possible. My holiday was nice. Friends came down to D.C. to visit and I went home to PA to visit with everyone up there. I did not get to see everyone on my list, so hopefully Iâll be able to catch up with them soon.I have finally finished writing my

Ba hum Bug

2004-12-21T21:21:00.000-05:00

So I awoke this morning and started my day.I fed the Kitten - for which he was grateful for and then went to go plug in my holiday lights that I have around my front door. But when they were plugged in i discovered that they no longer worked!I looked at the lenght of light string that was still inside the house and discovered that somehow there were a lot less light string in the house then the

Top 10 from NYC this past weekend!

2004-12-13T15:33:00.000-05:00

1 yes I already knew it - but living space is at premium in NYC and the area around itâ no matter were one is living. The housing prices are amazing to see!2 NYâs health department has not yet banned the use of razor blades while getting a pedicure - both KD and I are very grateful!3 While on our way to Canal Street on Saturday, one woman in particular was - coming down - and it was

A letter for Abigail

2004-12-13T12:07:00.000-05:00

Dear Abs, I am sorry that I did not go with you this morning for our usually Metro walk. You see, my Father gave me a gift for the holidays that I needed to turn in. It seems that he thought that I would like a 5 gallon container of change. Yes, that is right â a container of change. This would be the container that he has been collecting change in for many years. Needless to say, I really

2004-12-08T12:04:00.000-05:00

So I had breakfast with my father this morning at Dulles airport. He came over this morning to my place and dropped off his car and then we drove over to the airport. He is going to Florida for a week to take care of some what was my grandfatherâs things, and are now our things. It was a bit depressing as we were talking about the estate and what all is going to happen when he dies. I know

2004-12-01T20:18:00.000-05:00

(thanks to ippf.org)Today: 14,000 people will be infected with HIV 7,700 of them will be 24 or younger7,500 - more than half- will be women or girls.Visit the Aids Quilt Site for more information and see to images of the Aids Quilt. There are more than 82,838 names on the total quilt which is 1,278,675 sf. This project only represents about 17.5% of all person in the United States of America

evolution, cont....

2004-11-10T18:02:00.000-05:00

So in another part of my life, I help moderate a science forum that is run by the feds(but it is open to all â they run it just so that it is free!). In one of the forumâs today someone tried to start a debate about if evolution was an actually event or not. The question/comment was:âi always hear the same examples; antibiotics resistance of bacteria, ddt , anemia examplesâ¦. These are

2004-11-10T11:03:00.000-05:00

This is going to be a wonderful weekend!!!Someone VERY special is coming to visit me!!!

2004-11-09T18:51:00.000-05:00

On my way home last night, I heard about this!People in the South have been battling the theories of evolution for years! What the heck to these people want? I remember a few years ago when the RC Church had to come out and stated that evolution did not conflict with the theories of creation! But to stick the following sticker on all biology text books is ridiculous! "This textbook

2004-11-09T14:14:00.000-05:00

I have finally found a plasmid that I can use this for!I know that it may not be very exciting for many of you, but for me - it is...maybe this is a sign that I need to get out of the lab more?

update

2004-11-08T17:21:00.000-05:00

I just got a call from them. No one has them anywhere. They will sending them out and will have them delivered back to me ASAP.

don't mess with me and my shoes...

2004-11-08T16:56:00.000-05:00

The Semi Annual Sale can bring me to tears. It really can. Not that I donât shop there anyway, but when the semi sale comes along, I get really excited. So with all of the stress from the weddings this weekend, I decided that I was going to go out and get a few things for myself. Well, I am sure that you can guess where I headed off to. Yup, the shoe department. I found the cutest

come out come where ever you are!

2004-11-05T23:54:00.000-05:00

posting seem to be about a day or two late via e-mail...i sent my "VOTE" entry out on the 2 - really I DID!!! and it did not get psoted until the 3rd...my postings from yesterday STILL have not shown up...i wonder what is up with blogger?

2004-11-05T04:17:00.000-05:00

It is over...It is all over...i'll get over...eventually...i think...

2004-11-04T23:54:00.000-05:00

At 9:19 am on cnn.com, Ohio just went BLUE!!!!

2004-11-04T19:53:00.000-05:00

9:59 am Damn it! Ohio is now Purple!!!!

From Broomster over at LJ

2004-11-04T19:47:00.000-05:00

1. Tell me something obvious about you.2. Tell me something about you that many don't know.3. What is your biggest fear?4. Do you normally go the safe route or take the short cut?5. Name one thing you want that you can't buy with money.6. What is your most treasured possession?7. What is the one thing you hate most about yourself that you do often?8. Tell me something sexually about you that I

2004-11-03T15:31:00.000-05:00

Message of the day:Get out and Vote! Make your voice be heard! Get out and Vote! Make your voice be heard! Get out and Vote! Make your voice be heard! Get out and Vote! Make your voice be heard! Get out and Vote! Make your voice be heard! Get out and Vote! Make your voice be heard! Get out and Vote! Make your voice be heard! Get out and Vote! Make your voice be heard! Get

One day more!

2004-11-02T15:43:00.000-05:00

My poor mother has been hit hard. She is down for the count. She cannot take any more. She is at her wits end and is thinking about asking Verizon for a refund of this months phone bill. What is this about you may be asking, well it seems that because she lives in the wonderful swing state of Pa (and I would like to point out right now, that in Pa we are NOT a state, but a commonwealth, but

2004-10-31T22:46:00.000-05:00

it is one of those day. The weather is icky and cold. This weekend is Halloween, and I am planning on going to a party on Saturday night. Sean (who is hosting the party with his roomies and is from my college days) says that they are going to be having a game of flip cup to end all flip cup games...this could quickly get out of hand, you know?

2004-10-31T13:26:00.000-05:00

"95% of Americans get married at least one time Sandi!" AbigailHow come it seems like they all get married at the same time?More wedding drama to come....

2004-10-28T01:24:00.000-04:00

it is just one brick wall, after another brick wall...

2004-10-26T17:26:00.000-04:00

it has been one of those days...for a few days now and I would like to say that it cannot get any worse, but as we all know, as soon as you say that it does. Damned it do, and damned if you do not...life is just unfair sometimes and it can really suck, you know...

2004-10-26T10:26:00.000-04:00

As I opened up my e-mail this morning I saw that the higher powers sent out a mass e-mail about a dedication. As I am on someone else computer, the font is much smaller that I have on my own computer, I ended up reading the title as Guilt Dedication. As I was thinking that they were talking about every persons guilt being laid down for all to view, i thought that I was losing it! No, the title

2004-10-25T17:27:00.000-04:00

Weekend up-date: it was over all a good weekend. Nothing bad, as far as I know right now. Interesting and unexpected would be the best way to describe it. Oh and the house is all nice and clean now!

2004-10-20T13:35:00.000-04:00

Hypothesis: Sequencing is evil when you have to do it on gels.Theory: pouring gels that are 0.2mm thick can really tricky as there cannot be any bubbles in it. Also, the gels do not always polymerize correctly or totally.Proof: I have 80 patient samples to sequence.Each sample gets amplified with 8 different primers (80*8=640)The most samples that I can run on one gel: 96.The number of gels

2004-10-07T16:23:00.000-04:00

Thanks to Jen over at LJ!I am a hybrid of: Girl Next DoorProgressive GirlClick on the pictures below to read more:Take the 'What Kind of Girl Are You?' quiz at CookingToHookup.com

2004-10-04T14:21:00.000-04:00

This past weekend was wonderfully uneventful for the most part. Friday after I got home, I hung out with Becky for coffee and shopping. We ended up shopping at some of the most unlikely stores â Rite Aid, CVS and Giant Food. I can only speak for myself, but I enjoyed our evening together!Saturday I went over to Kevinâs for tea and cake, ran into an ex â but that is another story for

2004-10-01T12:02:00.000-04:00

You Know You're From Philadelphia When...You punctuate every sentence with, "You know" at least twice.You want olive oil, not mayonnaise on your "hoagie".You hate the RedskinsYou hate Dallas.You realize that your favorite dessert is "wooder ice".You find yourself using "yo" and "youse guys" when talking long-distance to family members.You know how to spell Schuylkill.You pronounce ACME "ACK-A-ME"

2004-10-01T12:01:00.000-04:00

Sorry for the lack of posts as of late. Things in lab have been a bit crazy to say the least. I was also getting my place fixed up as I had an inspection of my apartment as the management company higher ups were doing a walk though to see how the repairs on my apartment have been going, and trust me, there have been a lot of them as of late. I thought that it would be good idea to do my (at

2004-09-27T19:02:00.000-04:00

I have been having very odd dreams as of late. I have been having dreams of people, places and things. I feel like an School House Rock song here with these dreams. These are the type of dreams that one gets when they are just drifting off to a deep sleep or awaking from one. Some of the people that I have been dreaming about are people that I have not seen or thought of in years. And some

2004-09-27T15:56:00.000-04:00

We can all thank Parick for this one!Once upon a time, there was a Presidential election that was too close to call. Neither the Republican presidential candidate nor the Democratic presidential candidate had enough votes to win the election. Therefore, it was decided that there should be an ice fishing contest between the two candidates to determine the final winner. There was much talk about

2004-09-22T14:16:00.000-04:00

From me.Getting ready for a wedding can really suck!

2004-09-22T14:14:00.000-04:00

From Kate.Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and the government when it deserves it. -Mark Twain, author and humorist 1835-1910

2004-09-20T17:05:00.000-04:00

Ooops! let me fix that last line:I guess that teaches me that when I bitch at a ichine for not working, its friends find out and get revenge for it...

2004-09-20T16:59:00.000-04:00

I was just on the phone checking up on the printer guy that never came this morning as our printer is on crack. As I am talking to someone at the company, and I hear a motor running and I start getting dragged downward...it seems that my lab coat got into the paper shredder paper slot and was being shredded. Thankfully someone in the lab was able (to stop laughing long enough) to unplug it for

2004-09-11T21:59:00.000-04:00

(thanks thefishingline.com!)

An open note...

2004-09-10T10:24:00.000-04:00

Dear Kitten, I love you. You know this. But MUST you awake me at 4:30 am by banging on your food container? It is metal, and thus it sounded like the natives banging on the drums getting ready for some sacrifice! It was a bit disturbing, to say the least. It did not help when a few minutes later (as I was still trying to figure out what the noise was) when you ran into my room and pounced

2004-08-31T15:29:00.000-04:00

Thank you SO very much to everyone that has made today such a wonderful day for me!

Today In history:

2004-08-31T11:34:00.000-04:00

August 31 1852 - The United States Congress passed legislation creating the first prestamped envelopes. 1903 - The first automobile trip from San Francisco to New York City was completed. A Packard made the trip in 52 days. 1939 - Frank Sinatra recorded All or Nothing at All with the Harry James Band. The tune failed to become a hit until four years later -- after Ol’ Blue Eyes had joined the

this weekend...

2004-08-27T18:25:00.000-04:00

Plans for the weekend (thus far) Friday: -Eventually leave work and go home and feed The Kitten -Get in touch with Beck -Go over to Dave’s and make the spinach and artichoke dip for Patrick’s Birthday -Go to Denny’s with Beck (don’t ask – I have this thing with their buffalo chicken strips and their smothered and covered Hash Browns, and she kindly goes with me to get them every once in awhile

2004-08-25T12:07:00.000-04:00

I ended up leaving early on Monday, as my Father called me to tell me that Monday was the only day that he could meet me for dinner, so when would I be home. I really needed to stay at work, but considering that I donât get to see him that often and needed to talk to my father about my Grandfather estate and when the money will be unlocked I said that I would leave and come back later. I told

2004-08-24T22:07:00.000-04:00

2004-08-23T22:28:00.000-04:00

See! My typing and spelling are totally off! I need a vacation!

2004-08-23T22:26:00.000-04:00

Sorry abou the lack of posts as of late. The weekends have been very busy and work has been even worse! I'll catch up soon!

2004-08-19T16:09:00.000-04:00

So I am back in the lab after yesterday’s battle of the sinus infection. I have been feeling poorly for about two or three weeks – overly tired and waking up with “gooky” eyes. At first I thought that it was my contacts and a possible scratched cornea, (thanks yimg.com) which I treated as I should. After a week, my eyes got much better and then the gook started coming out again. So yesterday

2004-08-16T18:47:00.000-04:00

Shots for everyone @ Sandi's Place!!! So I am back at work today (after being here yesterday) and just trying to catch up on all that needs to be done. In addition to all of this it seems like every Jewish female in my family has called me as of late, asking to talk to my Father. Now I have not lived with my Father since I was about 2 or 3. Yet, they all call me to complain that he is not

2004-08-10T17:19:00.000-04:00

So it has been awhile since I last wrote, probably because I was still living down the mortification of last week’s events…and also because I knew that there was another embarrassing event that I would be sharing with you all. So, Sunday night Phil, Bill, Wonder Boy and I went out for our last night on the town before Wonder Boy’s trip to Medical School in Granada. It was a fun night. Dinner

You know...

2004-08-04T12:46:00.000-04:00

When you think that you are at the top of your game, the gods just smack you back down… This morning while trying to banish the blues that go along with thoughts of 90+ weather and lots of humidity, I decided that I would wear a pretty dress to work today. As I looked though my closet, I found my black Irish lace dress. It is cool and airy - and, of course the most important thing, looks nice

This morning...

2004-08-03T16:57:00.000-04:00

"Oh sure, go ahead and be a racist! I'll eat all of the Chinese and Martian's myself then!" Phil this morning when he found the collection of green and yellow skittles that I refused to eat on his desk this morning.

2004-08-02T14:08:00.000-04:00

Sorry for the lack of posts as of late, but I have been dealing with a very sick Kitten. He had a urinary blockage, which can kill any kitten in a very short amount of time. Toxins build up in their blood stream very quickly, when they are not passed out of circulation. Thankfully, Kitten is now on the mend, after a very expensive vet bill (contributions are gladly being accepted for his

2004-07-28T19:48:00.000-04:00

Last night as I was watching the DNC and eating dinner, I almost choked. No, I already knew that Ron Reagan (the son of one of the most popular Republican Presidents ever) would be speaking and I decided with nothing else really on, it would be interesting to see what he would have to say about Stem Cell research. Everything was going fine until he stated that no fetuses would be and are harmed

2004-07-27T18:46:00.000-04:00

1. I was an only child until I was 26 years old. 2. I grew up about half way between Philadelphia and Lancaster. 3. I was the fist one in my Mother’s family to be born out side of either Philadelphia or Ireland in many generations. 4. I have naturally curly (and very unruly) hair. 5. It was very long (sitting on length when uncurled) until a few months ago. 6. I picked a major before going into

2004-07-26T17:12:00.000-04:00

I was asked if I would be able to come up with one of those "101 things about me" lists awhile back...I am working on it right now...

2004-07-24T14:06:00.000-04:00

This is so very cool! Audio blogger actually works. I am never too sure if I really sound like I do when I hear my voice on tape (or whatever the media) but it is still really cool to be able to make a phone call and have a post. (I know that the last statement is a bit odd considering that I am on the show.) I was waiting around here at work for an incubation time to be done, and decided to

2004-07-24T13:53:00.000-04:00

2004-07-22T14:47:00.000-04:00

Sorry for the lack of good posts...it has been very busy around the lab and with life in general. I'll be back to my normal self shortly...either that or the men in white coats will come and take me away...

2004-07-21T10:26:00.000-04:00

Quote from yesterday:"So, I am guessing from everything I have heard, that they have not moved too far away from the petri dish..." - Dan

Boys and Movies...

2004-07-20T15:23:00.000-04:00

Not much has been going on with me since the last time I really wrote….I STILL want to know to wrote that comment…it is driving me up a wall… I have to find out if I’ll be going out of town or not this weekend. It could be a “girls weekend down the shore” with Melissa, but we are still waiting to hear what’s going on from her brother. Random discussion (via e-mail) between Melissa and I about

2004-07-20T15:22:00.000-04:00

Lets see if sending an e-mail to Blogger really makes it come up on the blog...

to whom do I give credit?

2004-07-19T11:50:00.000-04:00

I found one of the oddest comments today (when I checked my e-mail this morning) on LJ… From my entry on the 8th of this month, which they quoted, and then responded: But the front closures on them feel a bit different than the regular closures that are in the back. Oh, gosh - the front closure must rank as one of mankind's most important achivements, next to fire and the wheel. Just think -

WDAV this week...

2004-07-16T18:48:00.000-04:00

I have been unable to publish this weeks "Sex Column" here as Blogger keeps on *&$*% the post...maybe it is the over use of some "sexually explicit" words and thoughts that The Ministry of Information, Communication and the Arts in Singapore could not handle. Maybe the Ministry is with Blogger...trying to keep us all pure...You’ll be able to read it here as soon as Dave update the site. Once

Good news!

2004-07-15T12:46:00.000-04:00

A very big round of applause goes out to Lara on her new job!

Exciting!

2004-07-15T11:18:00.000-04:00

I feel so loved. I have made it onto this List! "Woo Hoo!" to quote Jules!

breakdown...

2004-07-13T13:36:00.000-04:00

Well…it is another busy day here in the lab, but at least after work I am going out for a fun night! So, the Kitten is 3 today. He enjoyed the morning with a nice long ear rub and a serving of wet food. He should be a (somewhat) happy Kitten today. I am thinking that he would be much happier if he got wet food and ear rubs all day, but sadly, the bills must be paid, so I am at work. I never

2004-07-12T18:02:00.000-04:00

I have been having some pain in my shoulder/arm/neck this past weekend. So, this morning I called the doctors office to get an appointment. Well…they had an opening for the morning – an hour from then and I was still in my PJ’s trying to drink my first cup of coffee…I was not a happy camper. I was even less happy when I found out that I would not be seeing my doctor, but the nasty Nurse. Yes

Witchiness

2004-07-08T16:01:00.000-04:00

While looking for something appropriate (because lets be honest, this posting is going to be going down hill in a short bit) for encouragement and to congratulate a grad student in our lab as he had oral comps yesterday (and he passed with flying colours!), I found this nifty little diagram that explains the PhD process… (Thanks U of North Co!) Okay, so shall we start down the slippery slope?

New-ness!

2004-07-02T11:18:00.000-04:00

I got a comment from Zen Chick yesterday on the Cicada piece that I wrote. I am sad to say, that this morning I only heard the songs for a moment or two. But at least I’ll be back on the Metro so I can get my reading done. I am guessing that she (Zen Chick, not the Cicadas) found me though a few comments that I have made on other’s journals. Cool! So...yesterday I was looking at the

songs of nature...

2004-07-01T12:11:00.000-04:00

It is another day here in the lab and already it promises to be a busy one, but then again what else is new? When I actually drive to work, I’ll cut though Rock Creek Park so that I can get over to Wisconsin Ave easily and with out a whole lot of traffic back ups. The past few days I have been hearing the last of the Brood X singing their songs of love. (Thank you to NC State for this

back...

2004-06-30T15:11:00.000-04:00

Okay, so after disappearing for a few days things have settled down (somewhat) to the point where I have a bit of time… The weekend was extended by a day as I went to PA to stay with Aunt Beth while my Mother and “Aunts” went “Down the Shore” for the weekend, so I did not leav eto come back to D.C. until Monday morning – and then it was straight to work and it has been crazy ever since. I had