2012, a tuesday

Up earlier than necessary, so had a nice leisurely morning. Pretty sluggish all day; still tired from being outside and hiking yesterday. Sed/Strat lab was short, so knocked out my Sed/Strat homework and astronomy reading. Did my physics pre-lecture, then started helping Eric check some functionality for the new You Are Listening to websites (you might have to refresh your browser to see the updated page) and was the first to back his Kickstarter project to create an iPhone/iPad app for URL2. Exciting!

something new: quinoa with squash, pears and almonds

2010, a sunday

was in the air and crossed the international date line so this day basically did not exist for me.

2012, a sunday

Worked out, worked on the Mars project, homework, ‘One for the Money’ (nowhere near as good as the book, which was amazing), more homework, Sed/Strat reading, ‘the X-Files’.

2011, a saturday

Dragged myself out of bed and met Jula and Elaine. Drove up the PCH to Point Mugu State Park and hiked La Jolla Canyon. It was unfortunately rather cloudy and cool, but we finished in record time – 2 hours and 20 minutes. Afterward we went to Paradise Cove for dinner. For dessert, split the mile-high chocolate cake, which was 1/5 of 6-layer chocolate cake with chocolate chips and chocolate frosting (probably 10 inches tall). Finally home a bit before 7, showered (glorious) and then decided to stay in and go to bed early instead of going out.

2010, a friday

worked out, went to the orthodontist, ate delicious thai coconut rice leftovers. packed a bit, met mom and dad at their hotel and went to dinner, then dropped them back off. went for goodbye/alan’s birthday drinks in santa monica. did not drink and left semi-early so i can get a decent night’s sleep and get up at a reasonable time.

2012, a friday

Class (more here), saw ‘the Artist’ (delightful), got groceries to make this chickpea casserole but forgot to put salt and pepper in it ( >.< ) so it turned out pretty bland. I think it would be great if I hadn't messed up. To bed early; planning to get up at a reasonable time to do my jump training workout.

2011, a thursday

Up early, packed and Mom and Dad drove me up to Chicago. Uneventful flight – the last leg wasn’t full so I could stretch out a bit. Finished ‘the Hangman’s Daughter’ and started a ‘Torchwood’ novel. Ate an awesome Potbelly’s sandwich. Elaine picked me up at the airport and I caught up on the LA goings-ons. Sad to leave the QC though – not sure when I’ll be back. *sigh* Going to drown my sorrows in TNG and a to-be-decided dessert.

2010, a wednesday

worked out, did laundry, more trip prep, coded, went to christine’s birthday drinks at the well.

2012, a thursday

Up early to work out, class, sweet sweet freedom for the rest of the day. Did a huge grocery run. Finished my homework for the week, and then did next week’s physics recitation and astronomy homework. Spent the rest of the night catching up on my favorite tv shows and drinking strong, milky tea. Lovely evening!

2011, a wednesday

Yoga, last day at home with my parents. Mom made really good grilled cheeses for dinner and Dad popped a bunch of popcorn. Had to force myself to go to bed at a reasonable time – my book is so good!

2010, a tuesday

hit up the $6 matinee of ‘the book of eli’ and I’m glad I did – it was fantastic! after that, picked up stuff I need for the trip from five different places, went to the post office and bank, got gas. finally got a real meal around 3pm. spent the rest of the day examining my finances, checking out flight info and trying not to freeze in my poorly-insulated apartment.

2012, a wednesday

9 hours of class, but at least I got an hour break today. Spent it eating my lunch in the geology undergrad lounge and playing iPhone games. More rock IDs in field geology. Lab ran late, home finally to veg out and shut off my brain.

2011, a tuesday

Yoga, lunch with Mom and Grandma at Cafe Fresh. Pizza Joynt for dinner!

something new: Cafe Fresh!

2010, a monday

worked out, took care of more pre-trip logistical stuff. had a phone conference with my uncle about the website, then coded the rest of the day. went to the smoke house for prime rib night and it was deliciousssssss.

2012, a tuesday

Overslept! Didn’t get to shower until after astronomy. Sed/Strat lab was cool – did rock IDs. Spent the evening doing homework and studying physics.

2011, a monday

Slept in, helped Mom set up her new printer…that’s…about it.

2010, a sunday

slept in, worked out, met jula and finally saw her new apartment. walked all the way to venice along the beach/boardwalk and stopped to watch the skateboarders and dancing rollerskaters(??) at the skate park. it was great to get outside and move around in the fresh air after spending pretty much the whole month sequestered in my apartment!

2012, a monday

Incredibly sore back from all the twisting in kickboxing. Class. All. Day. 9 hours straight, no breaks. Field geology was cool, but then it got cold. And dark. Got home, was too tired to do anything constructive, so that pretty much means 2/5 weeknights I’ll be useless. Not good.

2011, a sunday

Yoga, yummy lunch, had Mark and Laurie over for the Bears-Packers game (sadly, Bears lost). Had Brazilian stew for dinner and Laurie made an apple pie for dessert (yum!). Watched the AFC game, watched some ‘Torchwood’ in bed, up way too late.

2010, a saturday

worked out, ran errands, started packing for the trip. went to burbank for a party megan was throwing for her brother and his friends. went to sardo’s and endured probably the worst karaoke I’ve ever witnessed, which is extremely unusual for that place, in my experience.