Alright, first day of the new (and final) semester at Mason! First for me, at least. The semester actually started on Monday, but my first class is Shakespeare at 4:30 tonight ( Read more... )

James: The Holy See was very displeased at the settlement, with Pope Innocent X in Zelo Domus Dei* reportedly calling it "null, void, invalid, iniquitous, unjust, damnable, reprobate, inane, empty of meaning and effect for all time ( Read more... )

On Tuesday, I successfully showed up at the Study Abroad Office with my housing form filled out, my $1500 deposit, and a list of classes that I wanted to take at American University in Rome. The lady at the Study Abroad office (who is super nice and helpful) took the housing form, directed me to the cashier's office, and then explained that I ( Read more... )

Of course, I could take up English with a concentration in X and a minor in Latin! There's more than just Winkler and Arans for that -- there's a dude named Carey and another dude named Achin as well. And I know that my history advisor sometimes teaches a course about the Roman occupation of Britain, hell yes*, so...so...so I think my next goal ( Read more... )

Second Bachelor’s DegreeA second bachelor’s degree may be earned, either concurrently or sequentially. To graduate with two degrees, students must present at least 30 Mason credits beyond those required by either degree alone. For sequential awarding of degrees, students must be readmitted for the second degree through the Office of Admissions and ( Read more... )

Well I did it.

Whatever else I can say, I successfully got through that final. I don't know if I'll ever get feeling back in my right hand, but there you go. It's done. It's through. Maybe I'll pass the class? But for right now, I'm done ( Read more... )

What is it with today? What is it? Today is weird.

Today I made it to class on time, despite waking up late, and still having to pack to stay at James'. The weather is in the 60s, sunny and gorgeous. Yesterday, it was in the 40s and raining heavily. Everyone was shivering in their rainboots. Today everyone's excited. The first thing out of ( Read more... )

Kojo: Kelsey, do you know why today is windy ( Read more... )

Quick question: how do you tell the difference between play-fighting and real fighting in cats? It...may be important.

( An amusing conversation during Latin class, and also the results of my Latin test. )

Mom: First of all, how are you ( Read more... )