Lab Work

I just got an email from that psychology lab guy and he said that he needed someone to run subjects in laboratory experiments for adults. He also mentioned that I should give him times that I'm available so that I could meet the graduate student that I'd be working with. That implies to me that I've already been 'hired', quotes necessary since I'm not quite sure if I'm going to be paid or not. Either way, I'm happy to have it.

Just finished Deadwood; I got through the whole of disc five and put in the sixth only to realize that it was the bonus features so I'd already finished the first season without realizing it, which made me sad. I've already requested the second season from the library.

Thank god I remembered to bring that ugly fan up with me or else I'd be dead by now. It was so hot and humid today even after the loud cracky thunderstorm.

Oh! I made it to the Women's Club; didn't find any apparel I liked but I got two mugs, a glass, two bowls, a neat spoon, and a change purse for 75 cents. They even wrapped up all my breakable items in paper. What service.

Busy Busy

I've created a whirlwind of activity for myself since there's absolutely nothing going on around the campus area. I applied for a research position in a psych lab, got hired by Undergraduate Learning Services to tutor Spanish all summer (what? really?), and attended a lecture given by the Criminal Defense Resource Center and received a free luggage tag, sports drink bottle, and two pens with real ink. Sweet! I felt a little out of place there since it was me and seven old, old people. The library staff had clearly expected a larger turnout, since there were all these chairs set up and a huge buffet in the back which made me sad since I'd already eaten dinner so all I took was a bottle of water. Afterwards, I stopped by the Carmike, signed up for another two shifts, and on a whim saw Shrek the Third again. It was still pretty good.

I managed to catch the previews this time, and before I had thought that Ratatouille seemed really dumb but I found that Brad Bird is directing it so now I've got some conflict on the inside, since The Incredibles is one of my favorite movies. I also hadn't known that it was produced by Pixar, but I've got a little rancor going with them since Cars was so, so boring.

While hanging around the new, beautiful cash registers that were apparently installed the day after I left (goodbye, IQ Zero), Andrew brought out these lovely things that I thought were promotional mouse pads for a new movie. Uh, no. I'm just retarded. They're urinal mats. He slipped me a free one, and they seem to be quality since on the packaging they claim that the odor control lasts up to 1500 flushes, its standard size fits all urinals, and it helps to eliminate odors while preventing clogging. Gross. I don't know where I'm going to put it yet; I'll probably hang it on the bulletin board that's above my bed.

Tomorrow I have plans to go to the Women's Club or whatever it's called to buy cheap flatware and a mug since I now have a Hot Pot Express and nothing to eat with. Their prices are so ridiculously cheap I almost feel bad when I purchase anything. Their hours are abominable (9:00 - 2:00 Thursdays only) but that's probably because they can't afford to be open for any longer.

What's one advantage to being on the ground floor? The smokin' hot babes that suntan outside my window. She didn't move for a really long time. I was starting to get concerned.



So on Friday, I go from a math check-in at 8:00, to my appointment with this girl from ULS that wants to hire me, to the PEPP check-in at 12:00 (I am very concerned about that acronym; I'm thinking either cheerleading or leadership conference), then a film in the evening.

I just googled PEPP; it's a social enhancement program from Erie designed for at-risk teens to provide leadership training. Told you it was going to be leadership.

Addendum: I've been smelling this weird scent for awhile and I finally picked up the urinal mat and sniffed it, and it's definitely that. It's actually not repugnant; more of like a maraschino cherry. I just smelled it again. It's kind of pleasant once you get used to it. Mmm. Not bad at all.

Schedule

I've had so much going on lately that I had to dig through my stuff to find a datebook in which to track my numerous appointments. Yesterday's page was completely empty, which was sad, but today's got so filled that I had to scrunch up my writing near the bottom to fill it all in. What's all happening? Well...

1. CAS 100A with Dr. Michels, #806374
This was first on the list. I had to call the Communications department to see why the classes with Dr. Michels in the fall were controlled. It turns out that they were reserved for students with actual social phobic disorders. And it turns out that she was just the director and wasn't teaching them, anyway. Cross that off the list.

2. Inquire about library application
I talked to a Human Resources lady who told me that they aren't responsible for hiring and that I should instead check the status of the application online. I did so, and found that they have applications from back in January still 'under review'. Um, okay. Never mind.

3. 117 Computer Building
This was to pick up an application to be a Lab Services Assistant. Because I need money. I don't think I could possibly be the best candidate for the job. I'm not optimistic.

4. CSP check-in, 11:00, Atherton
Basic CA function of sitting around at a desk inside while reading and texting. Two hours of this. I finished a good chunk of Atlas Shrugged and the latest BUST magazine. And made plans to go see Smokin' Aces on Friday night. I get paid for this? (not much)

5. Meeting with mentor, 1:30, 13 Sparks
This went very well. He's going to try and set me up (ooh) with an alumnus in the law or library field before July. He mentioned how his sister works in a library in Reading, to which I made a bad pun, and he actually rolled his eyes at me. Hee. He also said that he'd use his contact in the English department to, ahem, encourage the library to look more closely at my application. I felt really shady. It was awesome.

6. Meeting with transfer advisor, 3:15, 217 Burrowes
I haven't gone to this yet, being that it's only 2:10. However, it's right across the way and this computer lab is nice and air conditioned, so I figure I'll stay here for the next hour or so and do random nothings, like write this post. My advisor is an old professor of mine that I had for French Film back in Spring 2006 and who I believe really appreciated my presence in class. I'm looking forward to this appointment.

7. Vision test, 4:15
I saw a call for volunteers for this vision screening test and on a whim I emailed the coordinator, who said that she'd give me six bucks to measure lines on a screen for a half hour. Score.

In relation to that, I also emailed some researcher this morning looking for volunteers in a 'tilt study', where they measure the blood flow from your legs to your stomach when they tilt your body various ways. They pay $125 for a few hours, so that seems like a fun time as well.

So that's what's been going on so far in my day. I stopped by the movies last night to see Shrek the Third which I really, really enjoyed. I was laughing out loud along with a crowd of about ten. I was originally planning to see Pirates but didn't want to wait an hour. All three of the movies at our theater (Pirates, Shrek, Spiderman) are third installments in a series. Weird!

I was very lucky in my room placement since my window faces almost due east and it's full sunlight by about 7:00, which makes it pretty hard to sleep in. I'm always paranoid about sleeping through my alarm (or not setting it at all) so it's a relief on my mind.

Ooh, two of my requested books are available at the library. Ta.

Kitties

The Center Daily Times ran a story today that featured the 100 Cat Foundation woman that I befriended at Petco last year. It's like the saddest article of all time. I guess even crazy cat ladies get fed up at some point. Honestly, I worry about when I move somewhere that allows cats. This woman is like a glimpse of my future fifty years from now.

Final Plane Trip Entry

I'm kind of going back in time on this one, but I had a couple pictures from my marathon journey left that deserved equal postage.

My dairy delights are obviously the most important. This treat holds the special status of being the first thing I purchased using dollars in over ten months. I didn't even care that I was spending $4.27 on a small generic Blizzard.


I'm sure that you remember the awful flight back from Philadelphia. This is to help you see it. I deliberately did not include Mr. Chatter that sat right behind me. Note how the seats were of much higher quality than normal - I think I was put into first class. Swank.


Don't tell me what I can't do!









It took me longer than it should have to realize that I needed to go on the PeopleMover to get to the baggage claim. I think the last time we flew out of Pittsburgh's airport was 1999.




Aww, look who was waiting when I got home. I think that she was disgruntled at being pushed down to the foot of the bed at night. She got revenge by jumping on me at six o'clock every morning




The mice didn't really care that I was home, but they did notice that I found their old house and stacked it double-decker style. They explored it with gleeful abandon.

Beginning of a Saga

Isn't this fun? I spent quite a while looking around to find a template I really liked but then decided to stay with the unoriginal Blogger-provided one. I'm feeling particularly uncreative right now but I'm sure I'll get right back on the posting horse as soon as something worthwhile happens around here. Enjoy the relaxing color scheme.