Well, it is finally hitting me. I went to Grad Night here at BYU-Idaho and got some free goodies. I spoke to some friends that I haven't seen for a while. Graduation is in 15 days. I feel it too, with tests coming up and projects due.
I've figured out what I'm doing so far. I'll be here in Rexburg through the end of the summer semester. Winter semester will consist of me applying to graduate school and possibly working in the geology department. I'll be adjunct faculty here for just the summer. I've filled out the application for the position, and I'll know in a week or so if it is a done deal.
I've been looking at several options for grad school:
BYU
U Wyoming
Utah State
U Colorado
Colorado School of Mines
Oklahoma State
Baylor
It is a large list, but I've learned from Ryan's experience with Dental School not to limit yourself to only a few options. Oklahoma State is the one that looks like the best deal.
Rexburg is being it's old self. A little bit of snow, sub-freezing temperatures, and horrible wind. Maybe I'm being prepared to work in Antarctica. If I went to Oklahoma State, I could end up doing research in Antarctica. I've been needing to get a hair cut, but the wind chill has persuaded me not to. I also need an oil change. Hopefully I'll get to that Saturday along with the haircut. My band has a show next Friday. We are playing at the Westwood, an old movie theater. We've done a show there before. It is a really neat place. It is very old and has a lot of beautiful architecture and art.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Friday, November 9, 2007
November 9th, 2007
The past few weeks have been rather busy with exams and projects. I had a calculus exam. I'm not sure how I feel about it. We will finally find out our scores Monday. Calculus has been pretty hard, but I am doing better than I thought I would. I also had a lot due in my Micro
Applications class. I had eight assignments, two quizzes, and one exam all in a matter of four days. I got everything submitted early. I'm trying to get ahead in that class right now so I won't have much to do during Thanksgiving break.
Halloween wasn't anything special. I had to work in the geology rock lab from 7 to 11pm. I TA a night lab during that. I was invited to two different parties, but I couldn't make it to either.
Last Sunday was stake conference. It was nice to finish church by noon. Church is normally from 1:30-4:30. Elder Christofferson of the seventy spoke. Our stake presidency was changed. We remembered the time change, but quite a few people didn't. It made for an entertaining day.
I received e-mails about several internship opportunities. One is at the church beef farm in Florida. Another was with the PNL. I applied to both to increase my options. If I get one of those, I'll be out of Rexburg Jan-March. I'm still not sure what I'm going to do next semester. I'll have graduated, so I don't have to live in approved housing. That increases my options if I stay. I may be able to get a job with the geology department during that semester.
I'm not sure if I should stay or come back to the Tri-Cities. Most of my friends are hear, and I don't really want to leave. It makes more financial sense to head home and work at the office for three months. I know mom would love it. I just don't want to deal with the hassle of moving all my stuff. I've sold or given to DI some things. See dad, I even have to get rid of stuff. I'm bringing home some books and rocks during thanksgiving break.
About the break, it is the entire week. From how it sounds, we may be leaving Saturday morning. I'll be bringing Lyle Fort, his wife, her brother, and Christi Perkes. Good thing I have a roomier car than most people up here.
My band and I are playing in Grand Pianos Live this Saturday. We are doing a cover of "Penny Lane" by the Beatles. It will be our drummer, myself on bass, and our lead singer singing and playing piano.
Applications class. I had eight assignments, two quizzes, and one exam all in a matter of four days. I got everything submitted early. I'm trying to get ahead in that class right now so I won't have much to do during Thanksgiving break.
Halloween wasn't anything special. I had to work in the geology rock lab from 7 to 11pm. I TA a night lab during that. I was invited to two different parties, but I couldn't make it to either.
Last Sunday was stake conference. It was nice to finish church by noon. Church is normally from 1:30-4:30. Elder Christofferson of the seventy spoke. Our stake presidency was changed. We remembered the time change, but quite a few people didn't. It made for an entertaining day.
I received e-mails about several internship opportunities. One is at the church beef farm in Florida. Another was with the PNL. I applied to both to increase my options. If I get one of those, I'll be out of Rexburg Jan-March. I'm still not sure what I'm going to do next semester. I'll have graduated, so I don't have to live in approved housing. That increases my options if I stay. I may be able to get a job with the geology department during that semester.
I'm not sure if I should stay or come back to the Tri-Cities. Most of my friends are hear, and I don't really want to leave. It makes more financial sense to head home and work at the office for three months. I know mom would love it. I just don't want to deal with the hassle of moving all my stuff. I've sold or given to DI some things. See dad, I even have to get rid of stuff. I'm bringing home some books and rocks during thanksgiving break.
About the break, it is the entire week. From how it sounds, we may be leaving Saturday morning. I'll be bringing Lyle Fort, his wife, her brother, and Christi Perkes. Good thing I have a roomier car than most people up here.
My band and I are playing in Grand Pianos Live this Saturday. We are doing a cover of "Penny Lane" by the Beatles. It will be our drummer, myself on bass, and our lead singer singing and playing piano.
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