Friday, October 26, 2007

Nifty story about nerdy celebs

Slashdot referred me to this story about nerdy celebrities. Some weren't a surprise (Tom Schulz of Boston fame, Danica McKellar, etc.), but it's a very interesting read. I found it reassuring, although the idea of Dolf Lundgren going to MIT on a Fullbright is simply mind boggling. The reference to Hedy Lamarr was probably the most surprising to me.

Thursday, October 25, 2007

It's been a month?!!

Time flies. Well I don't have much time tonight, but should post at least this much:
We're going to Albania next! Tirana here we come!

Going to Albania will entail learning Albanian, so we'll be in the US for 8-10 months after we leave Mexico next summer.

I've been very busy with school this semester, far more reading and studying required this semester than previously. I hope to get ahead soon and gain a little breathing room, but it's touch and go right now. Next semester looks like another minimum 14 credit hour semester, and I really should do 17-18 credits if at all possible. I will take few, if any, college courses while learning Albanian, so I need to get in what I can while I can. Next semester should leave me just a few math courses short of a degree in IT, and a couple more English classes short of a Certificate in Professional Writing (which I hope to grow into a degree in future). If all goes well I'll be able to complete the math courses while back in the States.

Anyway, I need to run and do some "pre-maid" cleaning: put away laundry I've washed this week, do the dishes I neglected to do earlier today, etc. I also need to try and keep Emily on track: she heads out for a Consulate visit to Durango tomorrow and needs to pack tonight.