Finally Done!

Well I am finally done what has turned out to be the worst semester of my university career to date...what a relief. It is at the point where I no longer care about grades they are just not as important as being done.

On another equally as happy note I am in NYC for a bit conference (and lots of internship interviews), I have already had fabulous cheap sushi, and we are staying in a really funky, cheap apartment right by the conference. It should be a fantastic week.

Hockey

I imagine I will be able to post something about the Virginia Tech rampage once I really have time to process it and sort through my feelings on the subject, although I am nothing short of heartbroken for those who lost their loved ones.

I must stay focused on my huge assessment report and on the big upcoming conference.

In the meantime I can't resist cheering for my hockey team.

GO FLAMES GO

Finally Friday!

I am so happy that the final day of the semester is here even though I am not technically done until the 21st. It is really nice to feel a sense of closure on a hellish semester.

Things going on today:

1. My students handed in their final papers to the office (to be put in my mailbox) on Tuesday and Wednesday. This morning I found the mailbox to be empty...hmmm...I am not really sure what to make of this.
2. Graduate student meeting in our department - I have to break some bad news about the graduate student computer lab (so we'll see how that goes).
3. Avoid the undergraduate parties - it is a big day here the U for the undergrads: beer gardens, bands, beer run, etc. Graduate students in our department are not allowed to partake so it is best to avoid.
4. Last seminar class of the semester
5. Wine and snacks at a colleague's house tonight. I am really looking forward to an opportunity to socialize.
6. Marking (if I can find my papers).

Happy Friday everyone!

Swamped

The next two weeks are going to put me in work hell...one take home final and one really large client report both due within one day of each other.

We have a prof. in the department who is "dropping the ball" left, right, and center - every time he says he is going to do something it never materializes. Although this bothers me the worst part is that he then blames it on us. I have lots of sympathy for people who are struggling through difficult times but I have no respect for blaming it on those people who are counting on you. Bah!

Well it is off to work and the battle to survive the rest of the semester.

Have a great week!

Updates and Work Forecasts

I guess I had better start with some updates to keep myself up to speed.

The High School Reunion is rolling - the details have been finalized, the website is up, a Facebook group has brought in a lot of contacts, and people are starting to but tickets. It looks as though we should get a really good turnout. Yippee!! This means limited contact with the ex - how can you go wrong with that?

I have turned down the teaching position (although it was a good opportunity) in favour of applying for a variety of internships, I really think this is the best choice for my future career goals. This was a really tough decision but I feel as though I've made the right one.

I am definitely getting to end of semester "crunch time" where I start to panic a bit and wonder how I will be able to get it all done. I have a lot of papers to write and final presentations to give. This will be a true test of my ever lessening sanity.

Have a great week!