Done ... Not Quite

Well, I'm done with the oral exam of the qualifying exams. But, one of the professors did not like one of my answers though the other professors supported me by saying, "Yeah, what you are saying makes sense," when I defended myself in the oral exam. Stubborn professor.

Anyhow, as usual, GM and GM were willing to become listening victims of my whining tonight. GM gave me this corn (maize?) decoration (for fruitful life?). It is now hanging on the kitchen wall.

Well, I'm tired. I don't feel like doing anything.

Tomorrow is the Judgment Day

Urgh, tomorrow is coming, the oral exam is coming! I feel like a cat in the middle of the road, astonished by a approaching car and unable to move. What did I do today? I just killed my time. But what can I do for preparation? Aaaaah, I'm just waiting to be torn me down!

Moving Day

Today was the moving day of my friend (and her family). They moved from a house to a house one mile apart, so it would be not so bad, that's what I thought. No-no, I was wrong. The problem is not the distance, but the stuff! They have tons of stuff. I was astonished at the amount of stuff, and thought, "Oh, man, it must be miracle if we finish moving today." Well, that may be a typical American household.

I don't know how many times the truck went back and forth between the two houses. She was lucky to have five, six robust, masculine guys to help her move. One of the guys was cute and funny. Yes, I went there to help, not to hunt a guy.

Anyway, it was a nice escape from reality of mine. And physical labor is good for your mental health. My body is tired, but I feel better than yesterday.

Sties

Damn it, I have a couple of sties in my left eye. Aaaaaah, I know I'm stressed out! Conference papers, journal articles, upcoming oral exam, lawsuit, grievance, etc. etc. Seriously, I'm tires, exhausted (sigh).

Boston Globe off the Market

Times Co. takes Boston Globe off the market - The Boston Globe


Ah-ha! The New York Times Co. apparently changed its mind.

Ah-Ha!

Saturday Night Live is fast to mock Obama's Nobel Peace Prize. I like it.

Duck Race 2009

65,000 ducks competed with each other to win a VW Jetta. It is very American (I mean, U.S. American), hilarious, and cute. I like it.


OK, now it is time for me to get back to my reading.