Q: Are you still alive?
A: Yes. I’ve been busy taking qualifying exams (an unsuccessful endeavor) and working in my lab. Plus, I’m not that good at being an active member of online communities, though I will have to stop badmouthing Facebook because this morning I reconnected with a dearly loved friend / former roommate because she happened to work in Jackson Hole the same summer DJ did.
Q: Are you going to stay in school and re-take your qualifying exams?
A: It seems likely, but I'm going to see how the summer goes.
Q: When are you getting married?
A: I'm sorry, I don’t understand the question.
Q: Have you half a mind to forsake family, friends, lovers, and academics to go wait tables part time and play full time in Meredith, NH?
A: Why, yes I have.
This past weekend, Chris and I headed north to explore the beautiful and underappreciated White Mountains. First stop? The lake made famous by Bob Wiley and Doctor Leo Marvin. We rented a double kayak ($30 US, Wild Waters, Meredith NH) and then had a picnic at a public beach nearby. This would make a fantastic family outing for those bored of Chutes and Ladders. They also rent canoes and sailboats.
Look carefully at this picture and note the following: a) the flexed nature of my shoulder and arm region, indicating that I am actively expending ATP to drive the actin/myosin-driven process called “muscle contraction” in another process called “work,” b) the sweat on my brow, and c) the strained look on my face.
Now look at this picture and note the lack of the characteristics described above that would suggest the subject of this photo is participating in what might be called his “fair share.”
After the water-device rental workers terrified us regarding the very cold nature of the water and importance of staying close the shore, we deemed the water calm enough to venture to this small island that we named Pit Stop. On the way back the water was choppy and I got soaked… burrr.
8 comments:
Yea!! she's back. You have been truly missed during your blogging MIA.
Gosh, it's about time! That's more like it young lady! ;)
Sorry about your qualifying exams...it's my {humble} opinion they don't deserve you on their program after their behavior.
The White Mountains look amazing!
Any chance you'll have more time this summer to hang-out than you have up through qualifying exams?
I miss my friend!
Siggy: I mean, my dad just dropped me in the water. He let me go with no warning. I mean, I nearly drowned. My whole life passed before my eyes.
Bob Wiley: You're lucky you're only twelve.
Siggy: It was still grim.
Yes, I did notice those very well defined arms. And glad to see you back...though it's not like I don't get to see you everyday anyway. ;-)
I'll be quiet. I'll be peace. bwaa hahah haha ha.
Yea Laura! It's nice to see you back. Now, I guess, Jennie and I will have to get off of our duffs and update ours. Looks like you and Chris are in your element. I'm in support of running away to the white mountains. In fact, maybe my family and I will join you guys. Perhaps we could form an autonomous collective? Anyway, you guys look good; It's nice to see you smiling.
You and Chris look very happy together.
Glad you are back, and sorry about the exams!
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