Dude, you're seriously just going to leave that out there? Like that? With these people?
You are a bold, bold man.[/QUOTE]
I'm a lonely man. Ill-considered double entendres are all I have.
The EPIC WIN Thread 2: EPIC HARDER!
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You are a bold, bold man.[/QUOTE]
I'm a lonely man. Ill-considered double entendres are all I have.
After seven months of researching schools, looking into where I want to go, writing/rewriting my Statement of Purpose and personal statement, contacting professors, and a ton of other stuff, I finally submitted my first complete application today.
I'm now officially in the running for neuroscience Ph.D. programs for Fall 2010!
I'm now officially in the running for neuroscience Ph.D. programs for Fall 2010!
The lady at McDonalds passed me a 1/2 franc (French) instead of a dime today.
The joke's on them! it's worth 11 cents!
The joke's on them! it's worth 11 cents!
So, at the end of the last month (a few days ago lol) I noticed I had $600 ish dollars left in my bank account.
...Turns out I forgot to mail two of my bills...
BUT! I placed that money in my savings (after buying some boner inducing heels) so it's all still there, and I think I can make it till the 15th!
So, possible money win AND I have some sweet heels! THAT I CAN WALK IN!!!!
...Turns out I forgot to mail two of my bills...
BUT! I placed that money in my savings (after buying some boner inducing heels) so it's all still there, and I think I can make it till the 15th!
So, possible money win AND I have some sweet heels! THAT I CAN WALK IN!!!!
I HAVE MY PSP BACK, YAAAAAAAAY!
Disgaea 1 & 2 will now consume my life.
Disgaea 1 & 2 will now consume my life.
So, so excellent.
Cajungal
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I made me some tasty lentils and rice. ^_^ I've finally gotten the salt, cumin, and red pepper exactly right.
I thought about it the other day, and I haven't eaten meat-meat during the week at all lately without even trying. I love my bean soups and lentils too much. And egg sandwiches in the mornin.... and sardines for snacks. :drool That part's not really the epic win... I just realized.
I thought about it the other day, and I haven't eaten meat-meat during the week at all lately without even trying. I love my bean soups and lentils too much. And egg sandwiches in the mornin.... and sardines for snacks. :drool That part's not really the epic win... I just realized.
Dal and rice fills me up like crazy. It's cheap and super easy to make. Do the lentil dance!
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Wasabi Poptart
now I want lentil soup
Not a win really, but I figured I might put it here, because I'm hopeful.
My landlord (who happens to be my roommate's father) was in town this weekend, and I ended up chatting with him for like ... three hours on Saturday. I discovered that he's been writing for quite some time now, for some local newspapers and magazines. Mostly outdoorsman sort of stuff, but still writing.
He just sent me an email about a newspaper he contributes to. Every year they take on 16 new community editorial people. 6-7 editorials each over a period of a year. He suggested I go for it. The deadline is in a week, but I only have to write 400 words and a brief introduction to myself.
I'm certainly not guaranteed a spot. I don't even know how many people contribute to this yearly. And it's not paid. But it could quite possibly be a start.
As for topics for my first editorial ... I've got a few ideas, but some are too seasonal, and some are only barely about 'a local issue.' But I'm excited to give this a try.
My landlord (who happens to be my roommate's father) was in town this weekend, and I ended up chatting with him for like ... three hours on Saturday. I discovered that he's been writing for quite some time now, for some local newspapers and magazines. Mostly outdoorsman sort of stuff, but still writing.
He just sent me an email about a newspaper he contributes to. Every year they take on 16 new community editorial people. 6-7 editorials each over a period of a year. He suggested I go for it. The deadline is in a week, but I only have to write 400 words and a brief introduction to myself.
I'm certainly not guaranteed a spot. I don't even know how many people contribute to this yearly. And it's not paid. But it could quite possibly be a start.
As for topics for my first editorial ... I've got a few ideas, but some are too seasonal, and some are only barely about 'a local issue.' But I'm excited to give this a try.
Late congratulations, Mind Detective!!
(Not to be confused, even if they are delicious, with Latte congratulations)
Late congratulations, Mind Detective!!
(Not to be confused, even if they are delicious, with Latte congratulations)[/QUOTE]
Nor with condolences by a prankster.
Tutored a friend of mine in biology for about an hour and a half today (crappy book, crappier professor who's teaching intro-level stuff in WAY too much depth), and her boyfriend said that he'd pay me if it became a regular occurence. A little while later we sat down to watch Afro Samurai, and he gave me some AWESOME Spider-Man fruit snacks. I jokingly told him he could pay me with those if he wanted...
...and I'm now munching on a box of them because he said he didn't have any cash on him, and I could have 'em. Life is sweet
...and I'm now munching on a box of them because he said he didn't have any cash on him, and I could have 'em. Life is sweet
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Ooh, a story in need of proofreading? Can I help? I have some small talent in the field, see.
In grad school I used to occasionally tutor a vendor rep in biochem for beer and nachos at a local pub. Yay for the barter system.Tutored a friend of mine in biology for about an hour and a half today (crappy book, crappier professor who's teaching intro-level stuff in WAY too much depth), and her boyfriend said that he'd pay me if it became a regular occurence. A little while later we sat down to watch Afro Samurai, and he gave me some AWESOME Spider-Man fruit snacks. I jokingly told him he could pay me with those if he wanted...
...and I'm now munching on a box of them because he said he didn't have any cash on him, and I could have 'em. Life is sweet
Cajungal
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I'm at a cafe waiting for something to start...and sitting next to a regular who has a condition I can't name. He's in here every day, a full grown man who lives with his mother, rocking back and forth to funk music on his ipod and drinking free water.
I love to be here when he's here, because he reminds of the kindness that we're all capable of if we come outside of our own space. He asks us questions and sings us songs; he can hear the first bar of ANY funk song and know what it is (really, it's amazing). There's another man in here who's a regular; an older gentleman who can't walk very well. Whenever he's here, the other guy always carries his coffee and muffin to the table for him. Then he wordlessly returns to his seat and starts dancing to the music on his ipod again.
He doesn't need a 'thank you.' He just loves to interact and to be helpful. He's more pleasant than most people. I'm just more used to hearing "bless his heart" or "poor thing" when it comes to people like him. But the truth is that he's exceptional in many ways, and we could all take a lesson from him.
I love to be here when he's here, because he reminds of the kindness that we're all capable of if we come outside of our own space. He asks us questions and sings us songs; he can hear the first bar of ANY funk song and know what it is (really, it's amazing). There's another man in here who's a regular; an older gentleman who can't walk very well. Whenever he's here, the other guy always carries his coffee and muffin to the table for him. Then he wordlessly returns to his seat and starts dancing to the music on his ipod again.
He doesn't need a 'thank you.' He just loves to interact and to be helpful. He's more pleasant than most people. I'm just more used to hearing "bless his heart" or "poor thing" when it comes to people like him. But the truth is that he's exceptional in many ways, and we could all take a lesson from him.
I totally agree with you there. It's just so utterly rare to see acts of kindness for kindness' sake, or a simple ability to trust in someone to do the right thing.
I was at work during the holiday season, and a guy waited in line for about twenty minutes. I asked what he wanted, and he handed me a $20; he told me he'd found it, and that somebody might realize they lost it and come claim it.
I felt that act of trust and kindness deserved something, so I used it to buy a few homeless people lunch the next week and chatted with them for a while. It's beautiful how something as simple as a gesture can connect you to another person.
Maybe you won the raffle lottery? :noidea:I just got a check from my college in the amount of $618.16, with no letter or comments describing what it is for.
Epic, yes, but I'm more confused than anything.
I love my brother. He's always a load of fun.
In the span of only twelve hours, I've driven him all around town to take photographs (none of which are incredible, but he's just starting out, and he doesn't have a terrific camera for it) which was a blast in itself. Then we came home, and he decided that we were both going to learn how to make balloon animals. After that, we went to Wal*Mart, and while he passed on buying pokemon cards and finally learning how to play properly, he did inspire me to buy a 'learn to play Harmonica' kit.
All random, small things, but it's the kind of stuff that makes coming home so fun.
In the span of only twelve hours, I've driven him all around town to take photographs (none of which are incredible, but he's just starting out, and he doesn't have a terrific camera for it) which was a blast in itself. Then we came home, and he decided that we were both going to learn how to make balloon animals. After that, we went to Wal*Mart, and while he passed on buying pokemon cards and finally learning how to play properly, he did inspire me to buy a 'learn to play Harmonica' kit.
All random, small things, but it's the kind of stuff that makes coming home so fun.
Cajungal
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Maybe it's compensation for all the idiotic people you keep talking about.I just got a check from my college in the amount of $618.16, with no letter or comments describing what it is for.
Epic, yes, but I'm more confused than anything.
One of my trio of best girlfriends in the world just told me she's pregnant! I didn't even know they were trying; apparently they weren't exactly but it happened a lot faster than intended. I'm so happy for her!
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Also cool, she had a sonogram that looks exactly like this evil alien coming at you with the "BOO!" hands. It's all kinds of awesome but I cannot post it for obvious reasons.
eace:eace:Also cool, she had a sonogram that looks exactly like this evil alien coming at you with the "BOO!" hands. It's all kinds of awesome but I cannot post it for obvious reasons.
We would all collectively wet our pants and run wildly away screaming?One of my trio of best girlfriends in the world just told me she's pregnant! I didn't even know they were trying; apparently they weren't exactly but it happened a lot faster than intended. I'm so happy for her!
Also cool, she had a sonogram that looks exactly like this evil alien coming at you with the "BOO!" hands. It's all kinds of awesome but I cannot post it for obvious reasons.
Sonograms are creepy...
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About a month and a half ago, I found out about this thing for biomedical PhD students at the University of Michigan (one of the top 20 biomedical science programs in the country). Basically they try to recruit underrepresented students, and--since I'm about half Puerto Rican--I qualify.
I just got the invitation notice today, so I get a free trip to Ann Arbor--better than that, I get to make an impression on some of the professors I may be working with and (hopefully) will bump up my chances of admission!
I just got the invitation notice today, so I get a free trip to Ann Arbor--better than that, I get to make an impression on some of the professors I may be working with and (hopefully) will bump up my chances of admission!
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