I must be really busy at work...


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When did playing violin become hip and cool? Bring on more Paul Dateh! Maybe if I knew this or Metallica's string tribute band Apocolyptica was possible, I would have stuck with playing an instrument. Even some of that country crap was fun. Stupid classical crap they teach kids.

Took the kid to NYC for her 16th birthday. Fun day on broadway. I highly recommend Madame Tussaud's. Tourist trap but really cool!


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Just wanted to say that I almost burned down the Princeton Chemistry building. I rock!

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So about a month ago my school sponsored a trip to go to DC to visit the National Science Foundation.  We were out there scoping for grants for us to write.  I got some great feedback on some of my ideas that I plan to write.  In addition, I was invited to be on a panel to review grants for funding.  I felt pretty important to do something like ( Read more... )

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Woo Hoo, Summer time is here!  I finished my grading and posted grades.  First year as a tenure track prof is done.  The kiddies overall did well, avg for the class was around a B/B-.  This was a junior level inorganic chemistry course.  I had a ball this semester working my ass off.  Stress stress stress!  I need one of those homedics shiatsu ( Read more... )

This summer I'll need to have a car as I may be heading to Princeton on a daily basis.  We need to do some car shopping.  We are looking for something gas efficient and cheap.  Those used civics and corollas are way over priced.

So I'm thinking about getting a used '03 Mini...  Found a great deal.  Any thoughts?  Could you see me in that driver seat ( Read more... )

so, why are the rubber feet thingies on my office phone melting....