Research is definitely not my favourite thing to do. I don’t like trying to find out something new. And I sure don’t like writing long reports. Give me equations and a problem to solve and I’m happy.
But after my first couple weeks of work this summer, I have a much deeper appreciation for researchers. Some guy named Broms developed equations that I needed to use for the bending of drilled shaft foundations in different types of soil. Another guy named Meyerhof came up with an empirical equation for the bearing capacity of cohesionless soil so I didn’t have to go through a whole bunch of theoretical calculations with variables I don’t know. Where would I be without these guys?
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
SISs BROs SILs BILs HUBs NIEs
You are...
...an amazing pianist.
...a talented photographer.
...a gifted athlete.
...a loving mother.
...a brilliant fixer.
...a caring friend.
...an intellectual debater.
...the cutest little girl ever.
You are...
...priceless.
...an amazing pianist.
...a talented photographer.
...a gifted athlete.
...a loving mother.
...a brilliant fixer.
...a caring friend.
...an intellectual debater.
...the cutest little girl ever.
You are...
...priceless.
Hockey
Seems like everyone is obsessed with NHL playoff hockey these days. I have to admit that I like following it a bit too. But let me tell you where the real hockey action is!
Yesterday I went to watch the husband play hockey in the NCHL (Non-Contact Hockey League) in Chestermere. I sat in a nice room upstairs that was way warmer than in the rink. The first couple periods were full of impressive wipe-outs. But then in the third period, he scored a goal! His first ever of organized hockey in only his second game! He was parked in front of the net and the puck came out from the corner and he got and spun around and put it in past the surprised goalie! The funniest part of this whole story is that just after, on the same shift, he got a high-sticking penalty! Bad Leif. Don't worry - he made sure his victim was alright.
Next time you should all join me in the cheering section!
Yesterday I went to watch the husband play hockey in the NCHL (Non-Contact Hockey League) in Chestermere. I sat in a nice room upstairs that was way warmer than in the rink. The first couple periods were full of impressive wipe-outs. But then in the third period, he scored a goal! His first ever of organized hockey in only his second game! He was parked in front of the net and the puck came out from the corner and he got and spun around and put it in past the surprised goalie! The funniest part of this whole story is that just after, on the same shift, he got a high-sticking penalty! Bad Leif. Don't worry - he made sure his victim was alright.
Next time you should all join me in the cheering section!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Plugged In and Turned Up
Why do people need to have plugs in their ears all the time? Well, I don't really mind that part - I just don't get it. I tried wearing headphones on the bus to school when I first moved to Royal Oak once, but I felt completely disconnected from my surroundings. I felt so claustrophobic and disoriented. I felt like my other senses didn't work either - I couldn't see or walk properly. Maybe that's why people like it. I remember the first time I put earbuds in my ears instead of those silly headphones. It was in grade 5 in the school field at lunch time and my friend let me use her walkman to listen to The Backstreet Boys maybe? Or some other popular boy band. It was so cool. It was like the WHOLE world was singing to me. It made me feel huge and small at the same time. I remember wanting to stand up with my arms out and do a few circles.
But seriously people, I do NOT need to hear your music out of your earbuds from one end of the train car to the other. That is NOT good for your ears. And it's super annoying!!! I can hear the boom-boom-boom of your song and a few screaming notes and that's it. What's a tactful way to tell people to turn it down?
But seriously people, I do NOT need to hear your music out of your earbuds from one end of the train car to the other. That is NOT good for your ears. And it's super annoying!!! I can hear the boom-boom-boom of your song and a few screaming notes and that's it. What's a tactful way to tell people to turn it down?
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Finished Projects
I love making things. I'm almost looking forward to the long commute to work this summer because I'll have lots of time to crochet on the train! Finishing projects is so rewarding, even if hand-sewing is not my favourite thing to do. This is what I've finished recently.
Here's a purse that I crocheted a while ago, but recently lined. It even has rivets!
This is a little, bright pink clutch complete with snaps inside!
This is the same pattern as the one above, but I made it bigger and it's my new bible bag!
I'm so happy with how this afghan turned out! It was a big project, but worth it.
Maybe thinking about opening an Etsy shop?
Here's a purse that I crocheted a while ago, but recently lined. It even has rivets!
This is a little, bright pink clutch complete with snaps inside!
This is the same pattern as the one above, but I made it bigger and it's my new bible bag!
I'm so happy with how this afghan turned out! It was a big project, but worth it.
Maybe thinking about opening an Etsy shop?
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