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It’s The Final Countdown

Friday, August 21st, 2009

Just got back from Oban and surrounding areas today – Dad’s driving on the “other” side of the road has been great, albeit a bit stressful on us all.  Of course, I shouldn’t complain – while I’m allowed to drive the rental car I’m not brave enough to try it. So, Oban… was awesome!  Beautiful [...]

Traveling Is Exhausting!

Monday, August 17th, 2009

Why didn’t I get the memo? Seriously, having my parents here is awesome!  Since their arrival last Wednesday we’ve gone to the Wallace Monument, Stirling Castle (both in Stirling), and down to Edinburgh to visit Rosslyn Chapel (which was amazing!) and the Royal Mile (which was packed with wall-to-wall people due to the Fringe Festival).  [...]

Day Two

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

So my parents arrived yesterday morning. It was funny, because my parents were originally going to drive to the hotel first to see about an early check in and were supposed to call me.  So, I wandered over to the campus to get a cup of coffee and something to eat before moseying my way [...]

As If We Needed More Proof

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Here’s yet another example of PETA’s absolute ridiculousness. Idiots and hypocrites.  That may be the only thing to say without resorting to using profanity, which would be what I really want to say about them.

The Deed Is Done

Sunday, August 9th, 2009

No, I didn’t stab anyone.  Or commit hari-kari.  Both of which I thought about occasionally, but if I’d acted on either thought I’d either A) be in jail or B) be dead, which means I’d have no internet access and wouldn’t be writing this blog. The deed is my dissertation.  It’s done.  Complete.  Finish.  It’s [...]

The Final Sprint

Saturday, August 8th, 2009

Well, it looks as if I’ll actually finish my dissertation on my self-imposed deadline.  Amazing, considering I am the world’s biggest procrastinator.  Seriously.  If there is a way for me to do something else other than what I need to be working on, I will find it.  But at this point, I only need to [...]

The Mad Dash

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

So, my parents will be here a week from today.  Insanity!  But I can’t wait for them to get here.  I haven’t seen them in nearly a year, so it’s going to be great!  Lots of traveling in Scotland, nearly 4 days in London, then 6 days aboard the QM2.  I’ve told my mom if [...]