As we unbelievably end the second week of 2010 and I've not written anything in quite some time, I figured now would be a good time to make a more conscious effort to write more. It may be a good thing, a bad thing, or maybe something that's not noticed by anyone but myself, but at the very least I'll shake off some of the cobwebs on my writing skills.
I have to admit that the start of the year is a bit disappointing in that I was expecting to have a bachelor's degree by now. Alas, Biochemistry last semester was a bit too much for me to handle and so I get to play college student for another 4 months. Taking only one class has left me in an odd sort of limbo between being a student and entering the real world. My class meets in the building that is literally the closest possible one to where I live and is on the extreme west end of campus, meaning that I need only venture about 50 feet into campus on days I have class. This gives me an odd sort of disconnected feeling, where I'm still technically a student but don't really feel like one.
I have been enjoying the extra time though, I'm finally able to attend afternoon drop in hockey sessions on a regular basis and I've also found the time to start strumming out a few tunes on the guitar again. I've also taken it upon myself to brush back up on Spanish which has been quite enjoyable. I've been using the Rosetta Stone program and I'm pretty convinced it's a great way to learn (or relearn) a language. They present languages in the way that we learn as young children, rather than the traditional method of instructing in the classroom and this seems to mesh better with the way that I learn.
I've also finally polished up my resume and will start the job hunt in earnest with the hopes of finding someplace to end up come May. At the moment I'm not even feeling particularly choosy about where. I love living in Colorado but at this point I'm willing to relocate to pretty much anywhere at least for a while. I'm pretty seriously considering positions overseas as well, I've heard that the Biotech industry in New Zealand is booming and anxious for new talent so its a definite consideration. So who knows? It'll be interesting to see where I end up and what I end up doing...
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
On The Road (Sea) Again
As I unbelievably come upon the one year anniversary since my incredible journey around the world with Semester at Sea, my 22nd birthday, and the end of another semester of college I figured what better way to celebrate than to partake in another adventure!
On May 6th I will be leaving for Rome where I will start a 12 day Mediterranean Cruise beginning on May 8th, and I couldn't be more excited! The history buff in me is salivating at the rich past in the area of the world we will be traveling through so stay tuned to this space for the tales from my journey!
On this trip I will be visiting:
Rome, Italy - Home of the Colosseum, the Pantheon, St. Peter's Basilica, and many more stunning buildings I will get to explore a city with a 2,500 year history and the largest in Italy! I have always been fascinated by stories of the Roman Empire and I can't wait to explore what was once the seat of the Empire!
Naples, Italy - The location of Mount Vesuvius which erupted in 79 AD and resulted in the infamous destruction of the Roman city of Pompeii. Naples is over 2,800 years old and is widely considered to be the birthplace of Italian Pizza! I can't wait to experience the culinary delights of this city!
Alexandria, Egypt - Another ancient city founded by its namesake Alexander the Great in 334 BC. Alexandria was home to the Lighthouse of Alexandria, and the Library of Alexandra, and is now the home of the Bibliotheca Alexandra (the new library of Alexandria) This city will mark our starting point for our journey into Egypt!
Cairo/Giza, Egypt - The capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa and nicknamed "The City of A Thousand Minarets" for it's extensive Islamic Mosques. We will of course be visiting the Giza Plateus to see the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphynx, and the Egyptian Museum allowing us to take in the only wonder of the acient world still in existence!
Jerusalem, Israel - The capital of Israel, and one of the oldest cities in the world having been built in the 4th millennium BCE, Jerusalem is home to the Temple Mount, The Tower of David, The Western Wall, The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, The Dome of the Rock, and The al-Aqsa Mosque.
Nazareth, Israel - Described in the New Testament as the childhood home of Jesus and a center of Christian pilgrimage, there is historical evidence of human presence in Nazareth over 9,000 years ago!
Ephesus (Kusadas), Turkey - Former site of the Temple of Artemis, another of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Ephesus is home to many Roman ruins including the Temple of Hadrian, the Library of Celsus, and the Ephesus theater where gladiatorial combats were held.
Patmos, Greece - A small island n the Aegean sea, the Greek Parliament declared the island a "Sacred Island" in 1981. This is due to the presence of the Grotto of the Revelation where the exiled St. John spent 18 months in a cave and received the visions that resulted in the last Book of the New Testament. It is also home to the Castle of Patmos.
Santorini, Greece - One of the possible sites of the legendary Lost City of Atlantis, Santorini is located in a caldera from an eruption in 1600 B.C. and is home to whitewashed buildings clinging to the edges of spectacular cliffs which decend into the ocean below. If this city seems familiar it's because it was the location of the 2008 movie The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2.
Athens, Greece - The capital of Greece, Athens was host to the first modern-day Olympic games in 1896. It is also the home of the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Temple of Hephasestus, the Arch of Hadrian, and the Temple of Zeus. It's cultural contributions are credited with establishing the basis of Western Civilization and it has been inhabited for at least 4,500 years!
Overall, I think this will be a fantastic trip and I am looking forward to seeing a new part of the world! Stay tuned....!
On May 6th I will be leaving for Rome where I will start a 12 day Mediterranean Cruise beginning on May 8th, and I couldn't be more excited! The history buff in me is salivating at the rich past in the area of the world we will be traveling through so stay tuned to this space for the tales from my journey!
On this trip I will be visiting:
Rome, Italy - Home of the Colosseum, the Pantheon, St. Peter's Basilica, and many more stunning buildings I will get to explore a city with a 2,500 year history and the largest in Italy! I have always been fascinated by stories of the Roman Empire and I can't wait to explore what was once the seat of the Empire!Naples, Italy - The location of Mount Vesuvius which erupted in 79 AD and resulted in the infamous destruction of the Roman city of Pompeii. Naples is over 2,800 years old and is widely considered to be the birthplace of Italian Pizza! I can't wait to experience the culinary delights of this city!Alexandria, Egypt - Another ancient city founded by its namesake Alexander the Great in 334 BC. Alexandria was home to the Lighthouse of Alexandria, and the Library of Alexandra, and is now the home of the Bibliotheca Alexandra (the new library of Alexandria) This city will mark our starting point for our journey into Egypt!Cairo/Giza, Egypt - The capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa and nicknamed "The City of A Thousand Minarets" for it's extensive Islamic Mosques. We will of course be visiting the Giza Plateus to see the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphynx, and the Egyptian Museum allowing us to take in the only wonder of the acient world still in existence!Jerusalem, Israel - The capital of Israel, and one of the oldest cities in the world having been built in the 4th millennium BCE, Jerusalem is home to the Temple Mount, The Tower of David, The Western Wall, The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, The Dome of the Rock, and The al-Aqsa Mosque.Nazareth, Israel - Described in the New Testament as the childhood home of Jesus and a center of Christian pilgrimage, there is historical evidence of human presence in Nazareth over 9,000 years ago!Ephesus (Kusadas), Turkey - Former site of the Temple of Artemis, another of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Ephesus is home to many Roman ruins including the Temple of Hadrian, the Library of Celsus, and the Ephesus theater where gladiatorial combats were held.Patmos, Greece - A small island n the Aegean sea, the Greek Parliament declared the island a "Sacred Island" in 1981. This is due to the presence of the Grotto of the Revelation where the exiled St. John spent 18 months in a cave and received the visions that resulted in the last Book of the New Testament. It is also home to the Castle of Patmos.Santorini, Greece - One of the possible sites of the legendary Lost City of Atlantis, Santorini is located in a caldera from an eruption in 1600 B.C. and is home to whitewashed buildings clinging to the edges of spectacular cliffs which decend into the ocean below. If this city seems familiar it's because it was the location of the 2008 movie The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2.Athens, Greece - The capital of Greece, Athens was host to the first modern-day Olympic games in 1896. It is also the home of the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Temple of Hephasestus, the Arch of Hadrian, and the Temple of Zeus. It's cultural contributions are credited with establishing the basis of Western Civilization and it has been inhabited for at least 4,500 years!Overall, I think this will be a fantastic trip and I am looking forward to seeing a new part of the world! Stay tuned....!
Saturday, February 28, 2009
On a Moonlit Night
This was the view out my bedroom window on Friday night. Unfortunately the pictures don't quite do it justice but I thought it was a spectacular site!
For those of you who are curious, you're seeing the waxing crescent moon very near Venus in the early dusk sky. This falls within a few days of the brightest Venus can get as viewed from Earth.
Unfortunately it's difficult to get a good night picture with the camera I have but you get the idea!
For those of you who are curious, you're seeing the waxing crescent moon very near Venus in the early dusk sky. This falls within a few days of the brightest Venus can get as viewed from Earth.
Unfortunately it's difficult to get a good night picture with the camera I have but you get the idea!So this weekend just after sunset, take a moment to go outside and enjoy the show!
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