So much has been happening...not enough time to sit down and blog...too bad, no? Anyway...so this past weekend was a scorcher, not quite summer heat but close! Saturday was a big day for me too!
First of all I wanted to go to a Deaf Awareness Yard Sale. My ASL class ended in mid-May so I really need to keep an eye on what social events are going on if I want to continue to practice my signing. This was a great opportunity! So I convinced DJ to come with me, poor guy was hesitant about it, primarily because he doesn't sign. Understandable... So my ASL teacher, Valerie, was there and we started chatting right away. There were a few other people who are taking an ASL class at Butte and then there were some deaf people too. The conversation was light and we did a lot of verbal communication too, but I learned a few new words, like "internet, e-mail, computer", a newer version of the color "gray" and how to sign "ha, ha". So it was a success!!! And DJ also got to show off the little he knows, which is mainly colors. I think it was great for him because he also learned a couple of new words. Yay!
Then...came the CSET!!! So I took the CSET Biology I subtest, which primarily tests on knowledge about astronomy, physical science and earth science. I studied so much this past week my head felt like it was going to explode. But the test guide is pretty complete and right on, most of the questions were exactly what I had studied. My only problem area was the subject of pressure and buoyancy, which happened to be an essay question, so I hope that I was able to explain my point adequately! If I pass this one, then I can take the next one in July. Fortunately the next two subtests are more about Biology, so more of what I am familiar with. Of course I still have to study since I haven't really seen the material in a few years, but I think I will feel really good about them. Now I just wait for results...
Why take the CSET at all? Well, the veterinary exams have not been going as planned and I am still stuck on the same test. I will keep trying, but it is starting to get a little old and depressing, so I am hoping that focusing on another area of Biology for a little bit will help keep me sharp and give me some confidence that I really do know what I am talking about and keep me involved in science. The CSET of course is so that I can start taking some courses towards a teaching credential in Biology, starting this summer. Who knows, maybe I'll be a high school Biology teacher? I could see myself doing that!
Monday, May 18, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Cruising...
We thought the cruise was awesome!!! My goal was to have a totally relaxing experience, get a tan and not worry about work, schedules, weight, etc. Therefore we slept in, laid out, went in the hot tub and talked to random people, didn't wear watches and ate like champs! However I would recommend taking a travel clock because the rooms don't have clocks.
Just be prepared for the trip to be kind of spendy, your sign and sail card is like your credit card and if you drink at all, it can get kind of expensive. What we did is that we each could take a bottle of wine or champagne so we filled a white wine bottle with white rum and also took on a flask of Capt Morgans. That way we bought a soda card and just mixed drinks in our cabin (until the booze ran out) because they also charge for sodas, so if you drink coke or sprite, then I recommend getting a soda card on the first day.
We also learned that if you like mixed drinks there is a "drink of the day" which you can buy the special carnival cup and refill for a little less than the original price. Of if you drink beer, your best bet is to get the huge can of Fosters vs the little bottle of Corona. The daiquiris are also quite nice. Oh, and they charge you if you drink the bottled water in the room, but you can drink the water out of the faucet and they have water fountains and ice at the buffet area. I recommend taking a little water bottle to refill.
Buffets and dinners are included, but they do give you the option of going to their "fancy restaurant" (ours was called The Pinnacle) which has an additional charge. But our regular dinner served all sorts of great food, including lobster one night. And you can eat all you want, so we definitely enjoyed that night! Our ship also had a sushi bar that had sushi and tapas snacks in the early evening. No lack of food!
Our ship had a ton of entertainment, there was a piano bar, a karaoke bar, a lounge with music and a comedian, a disco, a casino, bingo, and revue shows with singing and dancing. Lots of opportunities to meet new people. There were two formal nights and there are a million and one opportunities to have your photo taken to commemorate the cruise...we didn't buy any though, just forgot until it was too late, ah well!
All in all it was a great trip, I know that I would love to got back on a ship soon! =)
Just be prepared for the trip to be kind of spendy, your sign and sail card is like your credit card and if you drink at all, it can get kind of expensive. What we did is that we each could take a bottle of wine or champagne so we filled a white wine bottle with white rum and also took on a flask of Capt Morgans. That way we bought a soda card and just mixed drinks in our cabin (until the booze ran out) because they also charge for sodas, so if you drink coke or sprite, then I recommend getting a soda card on the first day.
We also learned that if you like mixed drinks there is a "drink of the day" which you can buy the special carnival cup and refill for a little less than the original price. Of if you drink beer, your best bet is to get the huge can of Fosters vs the little bottle of Corona. The daiquiris are also quite nice. Oh, and they charge you if you drink the bottled water in the room, but you can drink the water out of the faucet and they have water fountains and ice at the buffet area. I recommend taking a little water bottle to refill.
Buffets and dinners are included, but they do give you the option of going to their "fancy restaurant" (ours was called The Pinnacle) which has an additional charge. But our regular dinner served all sorts of great food, including lobster one night. And you can eat all you want, so we definitely enjoyed that night! Our ship also had a sushi bar that had sushi and tapas snacks in the early evening. No lack of food!
Our ship had a ton of entertainment, there was a piano bar, a karaoke bar, a lounge with music and a comedian, a disco, a casino, bingo, and revue shows with singing and dancing. Lots of opportunities to meet new people. There were two formal nights and there are a million and one opportunities to have your photo taken to commemorate the cruise...we didn't buy any though, just forgot until it was too late, ah well!
All in all it was a great trip, I know that I would love to got back on a ship soon! =)
Monday, April 20, 2009
April 19th was DJs birthday!
So our cruise was from April 12 to April 19th, more details to follow...
But we celebrated DJ's birthday on April 18th, since it was to be our last night on the ship. I got him this great hat in the shape of a birthday cake which he wore all night long. Of course we had a fabulous dinner and then went to the cruise show. Tons of people and as soon as it ended we booked it to go to the piano bar and hopefully get there and grab a seat before all the people at the show did. Fortunately we got a seat right at the bar, right were the piano guy, Ron, could see DJ and give him a good heckling. The birthday boy got a special song and it went something like:
HE HAS AN TEENY WEENY ITSY BITSY
LITTLE PECKER FOR A WEENIE
THAT WAS WHEN IT WAS FULLY ERECT...
(in the tune of little polka dot bikini, of course!)
Apparently that is Ron's favorite birthday song for his patrons! =)
But we celebrated DJ's birthday on April 18th, since it was to be our last night on the ship. I got him this great hat in the shape of a birthday cake which he wore all night long. Of course we had a fabulous dinner and then went to the cruise show. Tons of people and as soon as it ended we booked it to go to the piano bar and hopefully get there and grab a seat before all the people at the show did. Fortunately we got a seat right at the bar, right were the piano guy, Ron, could see DJ and give him a good heckling. The birthday boy got a special song and it went something like:
HE HAS AN TEENY WEENY ITSY BITSY
LITTLE PECKER FOR A WEENIE
THAT WAS WHEN IT WAS FULLY ERECT...
(in the tune of little polka dot bikini, of course!)
Apparently that is Ron's favorite birthday song for his patrons! =)
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Rain, rain, rain!!!
So we are finally getting some well-deserved rainfall! The water levels in California have been pathetically low and living close to a large reservoir, Lake Oroville, it has been very obvious when you drive by the lake! From what I have found on-line, the lake has only been at about 30% of its capacity this past year. How horrible is that?
So with the current "storms" we have had rain just about daily in really wierd patterns. For example, yesterday we had some torrential rains scattered throughout the day, where we looked out the window and it just looked white outside because of the sheets of rain. However today was partially sunny this morning, I saw a beautiful rainbow in the afternoon (damn I wish I had my camera!!) and now we have rain that is beating against the windows. Random patterns!
I hope that all of this rain helps fill our reservoirs to a decent level and help out with the drought issues. I know that I am glad for our own garden and lawn that it is raining so that it starts looking green vs brown. Hopefully the rain is also helping out the farmers too!
So with the current "storms" we have had rain just about daily in really wierd patterns. For example, yesterday we had some torrential rains scattered throughout the day, where we looked out the window and it just looked white outside because of the sheets of rain. However today was partially sunny this morning, I saw a beautiful rainbow in the afternoon (damn I wish I had my camera!!) and now we have rain that is beating against the windows. Random patterns!
I hope that all of this rain helps fill our reservoirs to a decent level and help out with the drought issues. I know that I am glad for our own garden and lawn that it is raining so that it starts looking green vs brown. Hopefully the rain is also helping out the farmers too!
Friday, February 27, 2009
The Moon and Venus
Wow, so I was driving home today and just saw the most beautiful sliver of the moon with a really bright star next to it. Amazing! Of course I had to look it up on-line to figure out which "star" it was. Turns out it was not a star, it was a planet! Venus to be exact. No wonder it was so bright! Anyway, this is the shot I got while being precariously perched on the back end of my Subaru while trying to keep the camera steady so it would not come out blurry!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Pics of the critters
So I have another blog that is dedicated to animal photography (I know, I'm wierd), here is the link so you can check out those shots.
http://fabulousandfurrypetphotography.blogspot.com/
http://fabulousandfurrypetphotography.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Quick up-date
Just a quick up-date:
Did a show, "Fiddler on the Roof" in January and early Feb. Most awesome time ever! But it is over and have to get back to reality now!
FINALLY got my camera, now working on learning how to use it and learning how to get the shots I want. I'm going to have to take a class though... Already have TONS of shots of the critters!
Our computer blew up earlier this month! Feb 6th, to be exact! Without computer at home, cable or telephone for a week!! Luckily everything has gotten fixed or replaced and just waiting on the claim that we sent to PG&E!
I am going to have to do a little bit of "late" updating with pictures!
Did a show, "Fiddler on the Roof" in January and early Feb. Most awesome time ever! But it is over and have to get back to reality now!
FINALLY got my camera, now working on learning how to use it and learning how to get the shots I want. I'm going to have to take a class though... Already have TONS of shots of the critters!
Our computer blew up earlier this month! Feb 6th, to be exact! Without computer at home, cable or telephone for a week!! Luckily everything has gotten fixed or replaced and just waiting on the claim that we sent to PG&E!
I am going to have to do a little bit of "late" updating with pictures!
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