and I return...
Well, In summary. The trip was great!
First order of business, the plane: I have not always been the most excitable person when it comes to the seemingly unnatural mode of transportation aptly named flight. But i was able to survive. Turbulance was in the red and it made it difficult to forget the vast distance between myslef and some lonely animal scurring through a forest. We flew coach and on both legs of the journay had the profound luxury of sitting in the middle seat. Cramped was not even a possible word to describe the feeling. But i read and kept myself entertained (something I have always been good at.. heh) When we arrived at the destination i was entralled by the large shimmering building that Dallas had been endorned with. I was able to visit the tragic and histroically sacred site of J.F.K's assasination. I even took pictures. I had the most wonderful deli sandwich at the corner bakery and deli. It was a savory turkey, alvacado, and provalone sangwich. I was impressed.
The convention: This was quiet an intriuging experience. It is hard to believe that 20,000+ people are interested in the water quality field. They had over 1,000 vendors there trying to sell their expensive products and services. I had a joyous time stealing all sorts of novelty items such as pens, rulers, tape measures, and even little cubes with roach-clip type things attached (these seemed usefull for displaying pictures of beloved humans).
The personal experience: Well, I was offered about 4 jobs and asked to join a few labs as a graduate student (trying to steal me away i guess). I also WON 1st PLACE in the poster presentation competition. I did not recieve a prize (just a guy taking over 30 pictures of me in various positions and a wonderful certificate) but I am told this is a rather prestigious award due to the fact that I was not only competing with students but also industry workers, governemnt projects and other high ranked broo-ha-ha.
Home: I arrived home at nearly 2:00 AM last night and was forced out of bed this morning at 6:00AM to bring my poor little puppy MASON to the vet. His gums are in bad shape and one of his front teeth is loose. I clean his teeth as often as I can but poodles just suck when it comes to dental hygeine. The darn cleaning and vet visit will cost over $300 which means ramen noodles and water for a couple of weeks... But he is worth it. I love that little guy!
So here I am.... back from all the ringamarole and ready to spend the entire weekend catching up on all the school work and homework grading I missed this week.
Till next time....
First order of business, the plane: I have not always been the most excitable person when it comes to the seemingly unnatural mode of transportation aptly named flight. But i was able to survive. Turbulance was in the red and it made it difficult to forget the vast distance between myslef and some lonely animal scurring through a forest. We flew coach and on both legs of the journay had the profound luxury of sitting in the middle seat. Cramped was not even a possible word to describe the feeling. But i read and kept myself entertained (something I have always been good at.. heh) When we arrived at the destination i was entralled by the large shimmering building that Dallas had been endorned with. I was able to visit the tragic and histroically sacred site of J.F.K's assasination. I even took pictures. I had the most wonderful deli sandwich at the corner bakery and deli. It was a savory turkey, alvacado, and provalone sangwich. I was impressed.
The convention: This was quiet an intriuging experience. It is hard to believe that 20,000+ people are interested in the water quality field. They had over 1,000 vendors there trying to sell their expensive products and services. I had a joyous time stealing all sorts of novelty items such as pens, rulers, tape measures, and even little cubes with roach-clip type things attached (these seemed usefull for displaying pictures of beloved humans).
The personal experience: Well, I was offered about 4 jobs and asked to join a few labs as a graduate student (trying to steal me away i guess). I also WON 1st PLACE in the poster presentation competition. I did not recieve a prize (just a guy taking over 30 pictures of me in various positions and a wonderful certificate) but I am told this is a rather prestigious award due to the fact that I was not only competing with students but also industry workers, governemnt projects and other high ranked broo-ha-ha.
Home: I arrived home at nearly 2:00 AM last night and was forced out of bed this morning at 6:00AM to bring my poor little puppy MASON to the vet. His gums are in bad shape and one of his front teeth is loose. I clean his teeth as often as I can but poodles just suck when it comes to dental hygeine. The darn cleaning and vet visit will cost over $300 which means ramen noodles and water for a couple of weeks... But he is worth it. I love that little guy!
So here I am.... back from all the ringamarole and ready to spend the entire weekend catching up on all the school work and homework grading I missed this week.
Till next time....