Mostly through problem #5 of the day... I think I'll need to put Max in the crate while I study, I concentrate so hard I don't notice him ripping things up ( Read more... )

So I've been working qual problems (Quantum), and I've gotten to the point where I sort of enjoy doing scattering and perturbation theory problems.

But then there's this one problem... Which has a description of an *apparatus*... With a *circuit diagram*... And NUMBERS...!!! Ew. With exponents and three significant digits. Ew. Ew. Ew.

My mom, stepdad, and little sister went on a vacation Monday, so I've been taking care of their dog. It was going to be a low-time thing, as Xandra's pretty self-sufficient and likes to be in her backyard. Unfortunately, however, her feet got blistered out walking on Sunday, so it's been an all-day deal. The only extra work is a foot bath once a ( Read more... )

Today on the quals: blood and tea.

And only one problem.

At least I learned something.

How odd... I wasn't even anticipating the Harry Potter book, and wasn't even planning on getting it, but it ended up on my lap Friday night (through no intention of mine), and I finished it Saturday. Ahead of people who seem to have been anticipating it. How interesting ( Read more... )

Haven't updated in ages ( Read more... )

Just got back from some fantastic Grillin' Love at thirdbase's place, where I saw many folks not seen for quite a while... 2sick2pray, shadowcaptain, jayel4192,disc_sophist, eldridgeprime, etc... Fantastic fun--This whole summer thing definitely has something going for it! Though I think I ate too much steak ( Read more... )

So I haven't been updating much... I've finally gotten back on track for school after the Big Life Changes. Just in time, too; I had my E&M exam and got a 90. Go me. Though I'm annoyed at myself, because most of the points I got off were for being stupid in my picture of the electric field lines ( Read more... )

I broke up with Yancy this evening.

It is confirmed... I've got a fellowship for about $20K for the Spring and Summer sessions. Rock on dude!