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I love my new job. So much.
But it can get a little boring. So I've decided to alleviate the mind-numbing dullness of scanning through defective p53 genes for cancer-boosting mutations by pretending that I'm scanning X-genes for mutations that confer superpowers. -
I had a very strange day yesterday.
I went out shopping with some friends. When I got downtown to Michigan Avenue, I discovered a ruined cityscape littered with the burnt-out husks of cars, chunks of concrete fallen from smashed buildings, and an overturned bus. Then I ran into a bloodied and battered Sam Witwicky.
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Yay Chicago!
I've been raging over the stupid new immigration legislation in Arizona, and I am absolutely thrilled people in Chicago feel the same way as I do. -
Okay, the fact that they had an "Orion vessel" in the works is worth a mention all by itself.
I'm trying something new with my journal, which is to talk about stuff that is actually interesting and important to me, rather than talking just to hear myself out loud (so to speak). I'm going to start posting news articles, essays, and other things that catch my eye, as often as I can. And maybe offer some commentary along the way, if I see a ( Read more... ) -
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When I graduate this May, I plan on staying in Indiana and getting my teaching certificate here. I've been going over the requirements for biology teachers, and according to the Indiana Board of Education, I must be able to ( Read more... ) -
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I've been a vegetarian since I was thirteen years old. It started when I was in the eighth grade, inspecting chicken wings and sheep hearts in lab. I went to lunch shortly after, took a bite of a turkey sandwich, gagged, and realized I couldn't eat anymore. My mom wasn't thrilled (I was already underweight at the time), and continually ( Read more... ) -
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Those of you who know me in real life may have noticed my Facebook profile is gone. Sorry for the lack of warning--now just seemed like a really good time to delete it, especially since I'll be applying to teaching schools soon. I also won't be using my old AIM screenname anymore, but I will be using a new one, kittynorville. Please feel free to ( Read more... ) -
Two of my favorite things combined...
Namely, Star Trek and The Little Prince. Gorgeous short story by ayalesca, entitled " The Little Vulcan." Complete with beautiful illustrations and non-Newtonian physics. I mean, seriously, it doesn't get any better than that. -
Awesomesauce.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/18/science/space/18dark.html?_r=1&ref=science
Not only does astronomy get me all hot and bothered--FEMALE scientists making discoveries that reshape the study of physics? Even better. -
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So my roommate and I go grocery shopping today and wander aimlessly around the aisles for a good half-hour. I take a look at the time and realize that I have to get home soon so I can do my online homework before the deadline tonight. Being the massive dork that I am, this is how I interrupt my roommate while she's shopping ( Read more... )