Saturday was a pretty wonderful day. Maybe not the best, but definitely up there. It began with great skiing on fresh snow at Breadloaf. There was a Bill Koch race going on, and they had FREE maple cotton candy and maple sugar on snow (which, if you've never tried, is my favorite food). After skiing was the men's hockey game. Unfortunately, Middlebury lost, but on the bright side it marked the last time we have to clean up the arena this year. I spent the rest of the day hanging out with friends, and all in all it was a lot of fun.
So now it's on to another week of classes. Hope everyone enjoys the last day of February (!) and has a great week! And can't wait for the Avett Brothers on June 2nd in Portland!
Monday, February 28, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
A Cold and Blustery Saturday
This weekend is Winter Carnival at Middlebury. It's a fun and festive time, with lots of events and ski racing! I spent most of Saturday at the Snowbowl gatekeeping for the alpine races. If you've never done it before, it's not very fun. Basically you stand on the side of the mountain for 2+ hours making sure the racers go through your gates, quickly run back down and defrost, then repeat. This time, it was especially cold and windy, making for a long day. Why, you may ask, is this on the sunny side blog? Well, to keep myself motivated and somewhat happy I kept thinking about a warm maple steamer from Otter Creek Bakery! (http://www.ottercreekbakery.com/home.php) Pretty much the most delicious drink ever.
Motivation in the form of food is a common theme in my life. In high school, I would bring a cookie or other treat to nordic ski races and push myself up hills by dreaming about the reward waiting at the finish. Sundae Sundays, Falafel night, no-bake cookies, and chocolate chip banana muffins are some of my Midd faves. It's a good morale-booster, in my opinion.
On another note, I don't know how many people tuned into the Grammy's, but I'm a big fan of Lady Gaga's new song, Born This Way. Her performance was pretty impressive, and I think the song has a good message. Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl0N7JM3wZk.
I know I'm feeling the stress of the semester starting, and I really appreciate all the kind words of my friends. Hope everyone has a great week!
Motivation in the form of food is a common theme in my life. In high school, I would bring a cookie or other treat to nordic ski races and push myself up hills by dreaming about the reward waiting at the finish. Sundae Sundays, Falafel night, no-bake cookies, and chocolate chip banana muffins are some of my Midd faves. It's a good morale-booster, in my opinion.
On another note, I don't know how many people tuned into the Grammy's, but I'm a big fan of Lady Gaga's new song, Born This Way. Her performance was pretty impressive, and I think the song has a good message. Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl0N7JM3wZk.
I know I'm feeling the stress of the semester starting, and I really appreciate all the kind words of my friends. Hope everyone has a great week!
Monday, February 14, 2011
Happy Valentine's Day
It's the beginning of the second week of classes and...Valentine's Day! While I may not be celebrating with a romantic dinner or anything too exciting, I've decided to take the day to appreciate the love, friendship, and kindness around me. Having great people in your life makes all the difference.
In case you're lonely or sad, here are some links to check out.
Banana Mini-Movie (Despicable Me) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYBw_o_2nG0
Epic Slip N Slide - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdhBV2hX4JM&feature=related
And as Kurt said on Glee last week, "To all the singles out there, this is our year!"
In case you're lonely or sad, here are some links to check out.
Banana Mini-Movie (Despicable Me) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYBw_o_2nG0
Epic Slip N Slide - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdhBV2hX4JM&feature=related
And as Kurt said on Glee last week, "To all the singles out there, this is our year!"
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Week 1
Today was remarkable for a few reasons. First, they had NO-BAKE COOKIES for the first time all year!!! It was wonderful. Then, Nick was eating a grapefruit in Ross that appeared to have more than 14 segments! Like about 17 perhaps. It's the first time I've ever seen more than 14. So weird.
I also watched the season finale of Lie to Me. If you don't watch this show (which is true of most people), you should check it out. It's very interesting and exciting. Anyways, the finale was thought-provoking and feel-good in the end...I don't want to give anything away if you do watch it, but I really hope it gets renewed for another season.
It has been a pretty busy first week back, but I'm looking forward to all my classes. It's nice to still have time to read for fun and take lots of breaks from studying. I finished Mockingjay, the last book of the Hunger Games series. The ending was optimistic without being happy, but I would still recommend them. And if you haven't been to Ilsley Library, you should check it out. That's where I got this book from, and they have a surprisingly large selection of books.
Well, it's back to some physics. Oh, and if you're looking for some good music, check out The Avett Brothers Pandora station. It's a good one.
I also watched the season finale of Lie to Me. If you don't watch this show (which is true of most people), you should check it out. It's very interesting and exciting. Anyways, the finale was thought-provoking and feel-good in the end...I don't want to give anything away if you do watch it, but I really hope it gets renewed for another season.
It has been a pretty busy first week back, but I'm looking forward to all my classes. It's nice to still have time to read for fun and take lots of breaks from studying. I finished Mockingjay, the last book of the Hunger Games series. The ending was optimistic without being happy, but I would still recommend them. And if you haven't been to Ilsley Library, you should check it out. That's where I got this book from, and they have a surprisingly large selection of books.
Well, it's back to some physics. Oh, and if you're looking for some good music, check out The Avett Brothers Pandora station. It's a good one.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
what makes me happy
warm, homemade soup
good books
knitting
being tired after exercising
chocolate things (and most desserts)
clean sheets
flowers
the ocean and beaches
fresh fruit
and a lot of other things. I love anticipating little parts of my days and weeks. It's nice to have something to look forward to, even if it's small.
I am trying to keep all this little happy things in mind as I brace myself for the start of 4 new classes. I'm almost all moved into my new single. It's weird to get used to living alone again and I miss having a roomie :( But it has forced me to clean up and get organized for spring!
It was also a little sad to leave behind Maine for almost 4 months. I'm going to miss it. I miss the ocean, LLBean, favorite restaurants, and seeing familiar faces. One thing that makes Maine unique is Marden's, the discount surplus store managed by Governor Paul LePage. They have pretty funny and ridiculous commercials starring Karmo Sanders, aka Birdie Googins or just "The Marden's Lady." I can't help but laugh when I see them on T.V. So for anyone who's not from Maine, or if you just haven't had enough of her, here are some websites and videos you might want to check out:
An example of her ads - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wP3esjlpg68&feature=player_embedded
Her official website. You can get info about hiring her for events - http://birdiegoogins.com/
A recent news story - http://www.pressherald.com/news/Funny-lady-looks-beyond-the-Blaine-House.html
good books
knitting
being tired after exercising
chocolate things (and most desserts)
clean sheets
flowers
the ocean and beaches
fresh fruit
and a lot of other things. I love anticipating little parts of my days and weeks. It's nice to have something to look forward to, even if it's small.
I am trying to keep all this little happy things in mind as I brace myself for the start of 4 new classes. I'm almost all moved into my new single. It's weird to get used to living alone again and I miss having a roomie :( But it has forced me to clean up and get organized for spring!
It was also a little sad to leave behind Maine for almost 4 months. I'm going to miss it. I miss the ocean, LLBean, favorite restaurants, and seeing familiar faces. One thing that makes Maine unique is Marden's, the discount surplus store managed by Governor Paul LePage. They have pretty funny and ridiculous commercials starring Karmo Sanders, aka Birdie Googins or just "The Marden's Lady." I can't help but laugh when I see them on T.V. So for anyone who's not from Maine, or if you just haven't had enough of her, here are some websites and videos you might want to check out:
An example of her ads - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wP3esjlpg68&feature=player_embedded
Her official website. You can get info about hiring her for events - http://birdiegoogins.com/
A recent news story - http://www.pressherald.com/news/Funny-lady-looks-beyond-the-Blaine-House.html
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Reading During the Blizzard
As another 2ish feet of snow fall around my house, I've had time to do a lot of reading. I finished the second book in the Hunger Games series, Catching Fire, today. They are borderline addicting (can't put them down and you need to finish ASAP) and make you think. I'm currently reading The Devil in the White City, a book about the World's Fair held in Chicago in 1893. It talks about the architects and planners involved and follows the story of a serial killer. Scary, but it's interesting and I'm enjoying it so far.
Also, the Science Times this week was very good. Here's some of the articles I liked the most.
About the efforts to eradicate polio - http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/01/health/01polio.html?adxnnl=1&ref=science&adxnnlx=1296601205-LpfGlGi02bvwXRB133dF8w
And 2 about new health care ideas and problems with our current system - http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/01/health/01medical.html?ref=science
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/01/health/01essay.html?ref=science
Also, the Science Times this week was very good. Here's some of the articles I liked the most.
About the efforts to eradicate polio - http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/01/health/01polio.html?adxnnl=1&ref=science&adxnnlx=1296601205-LpfGlGi02bvwXRB133dF8w
And 2 about new health care ideas and problems with our current system - http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/01/health/01medical.html?ref=science
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/01/health/01essay.html?ref=science
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