I'm really in Drexel. I even have an @drexel.edu email address now (well, 3)! I'm not sure what to do next. I guess just wait until it's time to register for Spring semester? I think I'm supposed to do some new student orientation, but I'm not sure. When I login to the Drexel stuff, it says I'm "not a new student". Not sure if that means because I'm not registered till spring, or it's just confused otherwise.
I can't think of much to say. Looking for apartments this weekend. Anyone know about the north of Philly areas (trevose, feasterville, oreland, etc?).
Please donate for MS:
http://main.nationalmssociety.org/goto/shyrie
posted by Shyrie at 7:45 PM
I'm as crazy as Aaron when it comes to my wine. Well, maybe not as crazy as he is. My primary fermenter is in my bathtub. I stuck a big container in the bathtub (see earlier LJ posty), weighted down with old textbooks (see I found a use!) and new cat litter. The bathtub is really to hard to keep the temp stable (too much ice to cool it down). The yogurt containers are partially filled with ice (if full, they break more often). I exchange the ice containers for the wet ones, and seem to be using a lot of freezer space. The idea was stolen from Aaron (who knows where he got his idea from). I'm trying to keep the temperature between 65-75 as per protocol. It started at 78, and generally gets to about 70f. It was 74 when I got home (and was in a near panic!). It ferments for a week, then I rack it, and let it sit for 10+ more days. Then I forget what I do, but I'll just focus on keeping the temp cool while it's bubbly.
I get weird Yahoo! spammers on my instant messenger. They just send a random message, usually with my username with some random chars attached to it, and some other random letter 'word'. No link. I'm not really sure what the point is. Not really sure what the point of keeping the Yahoo! up anyhow, since I rarely use it.
Anyhow, I keep reading stuff about nursing school. I don't really think I need to worry about it. I may not be a genius, but I'm not too bad. I'm sure if I apply myself, I'll do well. And I damn well expect to apply myself.
Anyhow.. For the PA Dutch, I got very little support. I need to have the $250 minimum for the City to Shore ride in by Friday. I could really use some donations if anyone has a few dollars to spare. My goal is to raise $1000, but I'm the worst fund-raiser. I'm just looking forward to this ride as being easier than the PA Dutch one (that kicked my butt). I love the City to Shore ride, and could take more people for my team.
http://main.nationalmssociety.org/goto/shyrie
Please donate if you can. If 10 people donate $25, then my minimum is set.
posted by Shyrie at 9:04 PM
I hate trying to sleep, when all the sudden, a mental jolt wakes me up. I guess I should take a melatonin to get to bed. It's only just after midnite, so normally I don't sleep before now.
I can't figure out if I should move or not. Drexel's clinicals worry me to an extent. I'll need a car, but I just don't know where the majority of them will be located. Aaron and I are thinking about moving to the Feasterville/Trevose area. The area seems safe, but it has an empty feel to it. There area lot of chain-stores, but nothing that gives the area a 'homey' sensation. I also don't know what the rest of the area is like. It seems like apartments/houses and strip malls. I didn't really see much in terms of parks, or areas I'd want to go biking. Sure, it's close to some public transportation, and highways, but what is the point of staying somewhere just to sleep? We liked the Oreland area, but that wouldn't save too much of a commute for Aaron. All these decisions make sleeping a challenge. But, I still want a motorcycle.
I think I'm dehydrated again. My lips are dry. I'm just not thirsty.
Anyone know how the finanical aid stuff works for school. My semester at Drexel starts in March. It is technically in the 2008-2009 school year. Does that mean I should have already applied for aid? I guess it doesn't matter terribly, as I'll likely have all loans. I just don't know what to do, especially now that Fannie Mae or whatever has gone under. How will it all affect me getting loans for school? My credit is fine (not spectacular, but equal to or better than US average), so getting a loan shouldn't be impossible.
posted by Shyrie at 9:25 PM 