August 2008

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• Baby

  Zoe update

  08.28.08 | Permalink | 2 Comments

  At her 18 month check-up appointment Tuesday, Zoe weighed 21.75 pounds and measured 80.5 cm (31.7 inches). (I was not present and thus there is no head circumference measurement to report; she has a nice head, and it appears to be a reasonable size for someone of her stature.) She’s brilliant, so all [...]

• Health, Life, School

  Continued

  08.28.08 | Permalink | Comment?

  I did return to the Metro office, and I did obtain my student discounted Q Card. Now I ride the bus for a mere half dollar per ride, and for every 50 rides, I get five rides free. Huzzah.
  I rode the rail to and from downtown before and after getting my card. [...]

• Life, School

  Transport

  08.26.08 | Permalink | 2 Comments

  I’m out of tokens for my complex’s shuttle, and on principle I refuse to get more. Its schedule is unpredictable, and my time is at a premium right now.
  I rode the Metro bus yesterday with maximal success. Today, however, I had trouble getting out the gate on foot. Eventually I was able to wedge myself [...]

• General

  Getting organized

  08.18.08 | Permalink | 4 Comments

  What a great first day. It’s the first first day in a long time in which I did not get lost or have something truly humiliating happen, usually resulting in tears. I met more of my classmates and professors, and I am even more convinced that this school is exactly where I need [...]

• Baby, Life, School

  T minus 7 hours 40 minutes

  08.18.08 | Permalink | 2 Comments

  Very quickly now because I need to get in bed…
  White Coat Ceremony and my family’s visit were awesome. I’m so SO happy to be where I am right now.
  Retreat was fun. I met many of my classmates and smashed my boobs during the human bowling portion of our version of Olympics. I [...]

• Family, Life, School

  A few loosely related items

  08.08.08 | Permalink | Comment?

  Pre-entry is complete. I feel SO much more ready for school now. I’m kind of in awe that such a program was available to me, and that the past five weeks went by so quickly. The gears in my head are now turning. Props to Rachel and to my tank group [...]

• Baby, School

  In lieu of studying

  08.03.08 | Permalink | 2 Comments

  The last week of the pre-entry program is upon us, including four exams. One - at least I - might have thought this weekend would be one of studying, with the occasional break for consumption or sleep.
  While there certainly was studying, there was also fun. The whole week was rather extracurricular heavy, even [...]

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