Thesis:
Not much to report here. It's slowly coming together. I did offically 'apply to graduate' today! WooHoo!
Job:
This has been surprisingly going well. Murray & Trettel, Inc. of WeatherCommand is hiring a weather forecaster! I was shocked when I saw the job post on the AMS website. I've known about this private firm for several years-well, about 3, since Ian moved to Chicago-because they are one of the only firms in the Chicago area right now. I had been keeping an eye on any hirings going on there and this is the first I've seen since I started watching for it. The timing could not be better. Am I crazy about shift work? No, but it should be a good first job. The firm is actually in Palatine, a NW suburb, but that is completely fine. Also, I've been able to get a few names at Argonne Labs and at UIUC to contact for potential job openings. It seems that this aspect is going well, but now it's time for some job interviews! That's scary to think about! Worry about when it comes to that.
Unrelated notes:
1) I just got my new iPod Nano in the mail, and I love it! My very first iPod! A great new toy to get me through to graduation.
2) Presidential Primaries/Caucuses - - I was shocked but excited that Obama led the democratic Iowa Caucuses last week. Although, this excitement is somewhat cautionary for tomorrow's NH primaries because even though Obama beat Hillary, he only won one more delgate than she did. That really is not much. But the press is making a deal of his 9 point lead over her. His speech that night was absolutely incredible, too! It was inspiring, hopeful, and 'presidential'. So far, Obama has a 9-10 point lead in NH, but NH has a way of surprising you. So, I won't hold my breath.
(Sidenote- If Huckabee wins the Republican nomination, that will be the best thing that could ever happen to the democratic nominee. BUT that's looking doubtful.)
3) Tornaodes in January?!?! Is this global warming?!?!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
But it sure is exciting. It's funny cause I was just commenting today on La Nina and how that may or may not affect the storm chase season. Here we are in early January with a tornado outbreak. It doesn't necessarily mean that it'll be a great season, but it sure does give you hope.
4) Juno really is one of the best movies of the year. If you need a good laugh, see this movie. I also want to see, There Will be Blood, Charlie Wilson's War, No Country for Old Men, Atonement, 27 Dresses (lol), Sweeney Todd, ... to bad I won't get to all of them.
5) I'm not sure how many of you have been following the missing hiker story of Meredith Emerson, but I have been. And it's sad that they have found her body tonight in the Dawson Forest in Georgia in an area where she was last seen hiking. Amazingly, many, many people were observant New Years morning on that trail and saw her talking with an older man. This has led to his arrest and to finding her bloody clothes and wallet in a dumpster close to where her dog was found. I really am just hashing out what's already on the news, but I just wanted to say how sad it is that these horrible things go on all the time and for what? $300?
6) Dr. Phil, even though you're probably right, Britney does not deserve to be exploited!
7) WGA strike needs to end! But at least Jon Stewart and Colbert are back on in time for the primaries. I'm upset that the WGA strike has forced the LOST producers to cut their promised 16 back to back episodes to only 8! I agree with why they have to strike, but I miss my shows!
Ok, I think my ramblings for the day are over, oh except I forgot one...
8) BCS is a joke and OSU better lose but whatever cause I'm not even watching the game.
that is it. I promise. On to closing with
phdcomics:
Until next time...
Unrelated notes:
1) I just got my new iPod Nano in the mail, and I love it! My very first iPod! A great new toy to get me through to graduation.
2) Presidential Primaries/Caucuses - - I was shocked but excited that Obama led the democratic Iowa Caucuses last week. Although, this excitement is somewhat cautionary for tomorrow's NH primaries because even though Obama beat Hillary, he only won one more delgate than she did. That really is not much. But the press is making a deal of his 9 point lead over her. His speech that night was absolutely incredible, too! It was inspiring, hopeful, and 'presidential'. So far, Obama has a 9-10 point lead in NH, but NH has a way of surprising you. So, I won't hold my breath.
(Sidenote- If Huckabee wins the Republican nomination, that will be the best thing that could ever happen to the democratic nominee. BUT that's looking doubtful.)
3) Tornaodes in January?!?! Is this global warming?!?!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
But it sure is exciting. It's funny cause I was just commenting today on La Nina and how that may or may not affect the storm chase season. Here we are in early January with a tornado outbreak. It doesn't necessarily mean that it'll be a great season, but it sure does give you hope.
4) Juno really is one of the best movies of the year. If you need a good laugh, see this movie. I also want to see, There Will be Blood, Charlie Wilson's War, No Country for Old Men, Atonement, 27 Dresses (lol), Sweeney Todd, ... to bad I won't get to all of them.
5) I'm not sure how many of you have been following the missing hiker story of Meredith Emerson, but I have been. And it's sad that they have found her body tonight in the Dawson Forest in Georgia in an area where she was last seen hiking. Amazingly, many, many people were observant New Years morning on that trail and saw her talking with an older man. This has led to his arrest and to finding her bloody clothes and wallet in a dumpster close to where her dog was found. I really am just hashing out what's already on the news, but I just wanted to say how sad it is that these horrible things go on all the time and for what? $300?
6) Dr. Phil, even though you're probably right, Britney does not deserve to be exploited!
7) WGA strike needs to end! But at least Jon Stewart and Colbert are back on in time for the primaries. I'm upset that the WGA strike has forced the LOST producers to cut their promised 16 back to back episodes to only 8! I agree with why they have to strike, but I miss my shows!
Ok, I think my ramblings for the day are over, oh except I forgot one...
8) BCS is a joke and OSU better lose but whatever cause I'm not even watching the game.
that is it. I promise. On to closing with
phdcomics:
Until next time...
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