Waiting for these?

The video was really long to begin with, so I had to split up the videos into three 10 minute videos :)

Stay tuned for our personal statements!

Library Vlog #1


Library Vlog #2


Library Vlog #3


Thanks guys for following!

New 15 Minutes Guy?

While Tarra was working on her tarrea, I came to the library for moral support and to make sure she didn't fall asleep, haha. Anyways, I just 9gag-ed it and YouTubed it all night while Tarra did her homework [like I said earlier ...]

We took some pictures on le photobooth. Some of the last pictures we'll ever take in the library (I'll post those up when I'm actually on my computer). Also, I'm pretty sure that we met the new "15 Minutes Guy"

I don't know his name, but Tarra does because Madison introduced her to him. He is actually pretty cool and the way he spoke to us was pretty funny, haha. He was very chill with us and was actually telling us to go party to our hearts content regardless of our finals. Unlike Tarra, I had none the day after. YAY!! (Sorry Tarra)

That was about it, we had good laughs at 9gag stuff. You guys should totally check out that site if you ever want a good laugh at some pictures. It's kind of like failblog, but not all of the pictures are fail's ha.

I'd love to write more, but I'll save it for the last blog :)

PS. Here are those photos of Tarra, Lia, and me :)

On the night of the Pub Crawl...

...yeah, I still managed to make it to the library. Not because I want to, but because I have to.  My room is a disaster, and the library keeps me focused...well, definitely more focused than my room does.

I know I might regret not going on the LAST pub crawl of my college career at UP, but really?  Will walking down Lombard, getting drunk (or at least buzzed) be worth the sacrifice of my final tomorrow? I think not.

So yes, I'm in the library when my friends keep texting me to head over to the T-Room.  You guys have your fun.  I'll be studying it up in the library.

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Side note about this morning...

The library called me.

I owe them money.

No big.

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Side note about yesterday...

Sat at one of those long tables that I don't like. Let me tell you, it's weird sitting at the head of those tables.  I felt I was spying on the entire ground level. Weird.

I was writing an article about a local neighborhood association.  I was so drained from doing my capstone that I kept dozing off. Ah. You know how it is.

Anywho, I saw some of the usual library patrons - Sam, Alli, Cheryl, Jeff, and Jedidiah.  I was sitting with Sam and her housemates until they left to discuss their exam.  Hope that went well for them today.  Jeff and Jedidiah waved to me as they were getting ready to leave. Hope their finals are going well.

(I have a feeling some people don't recognize me with my comb over bangs...haha)

So, Rick and I were separated once again.  We'll reunite tomorrow to write our final blog posts.  Stay tuned.  You don't want to miss those!

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Hope your finals are going well!!  If you're done, safe travels to you. If you still have a few more, GOOD LUCK! You're almost done! YAY! :D

PTC tasting: Incomplete dominance or Complete dominance?

[This is quite random, and well ... might go over some people's head's, haha]

I've been wanting to do this for awhile [let people know what I've been studying/learning all semester] and since this is what I've been mostly working on for the past few weeks I want to share my findings from BIO277 on PTC tasting, haha.
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Phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) is a chemical compound that, depending on the individual, one can or cannot taste. This is because of their genetic make-up. For those that can taste it, they are homozygous dominant (TT) or heterozygous (Tt). Those that cannot taste it are homozygous recessive (tt). The whole point of the lab was to figure out if PTC tasting is an example of incomplete dominance or complete dominance.

If you don't remember any of your high school biology or if you're not a biology person at all, you're probably asking yourself, "WTF RICK!? I don't care ..."

Incomplete dominance would result in three phenotypes: non-taster, weak taster, or strong taster. This means that the first allele would determine the ability to be a taster or not, and the second allele determining the strength of the taster.

Complete dominance would result in two phenotypes: non-taster and taster. This means that the first allele determines whether or not one can taste the chemical compound. This also means that there is no strength of the taster, TT & Tt both result in being able to taste the compound.

From past studies, PTC tasting does not follow the typical Mendelian pattern, which is complete dominance. In the case of PTC it actually follows the incomplete dominance.

While I and others were writing/working on our results section we all probably ran into a problem. The data from our chi-square analysis was not supporting the hypothesis of incomplete dominance. What it did support was the second hypothesis dealing with complete dominance.

That totally contradicted what other studies had shown. What went wrong?

What could have gone wrong was that the matter of "strength" of taste is totally subjective from one individual to another. There ability to taste could have been subjective. In all honesty, you either tasted it, or you didn't.
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I just educated you in genetic inheritance :)

Now go study!

Biology - CHECK. 4 more and counting until summer!

While Tarra has been having adventures with Madison, I've been elsewhere ... FIELDS. I've been there studying for the past few weeks. Studying for the dreaded final that I had this morning. I've also written parts of my lab write-up and my gene therapy essay there.

As for the library, I'm still here, just well ... elsewhere. As in I'm in a different spot that Tarra or Madison are.

It kind of defeats the purpose of Rick & Tarra Adventures, but it's what it is. Later guys! It's finals week and you should all be studying!!

The Adventures of Tarra & Madison (finals ed.1)

Sorry Rick...I don't know where you are anymore, but I'm always with Madison.

GOOD MORNING 

on this Monday morning of Finals Week!

Madison and I are up early in the library. Grabbed some breakfast and now are working on some finals.

  GOOD LUCK TODAY friends! :D

Good Luck with FINALS!!

It's time!  Finals are ahead of us. 
The final stretch of the 2009-2010 school year! 

I can't believe how fast this year has gone by, and seriously, graduation is less than a week away! CRAZY. o_O

So library time!  EVERY seat was taken this afternoon.  I don't think I have seen the library so full! Shoot. Madison and I were in the basement, working. Well, more like she was working and I was sleeping because I was so tired from another sleepless night.

SIDE NOTE: I feel like I've been having more adventures with Madison than Rick lately. Oh well.

Madison and I took a break by walking to the park.  It was a nice day today!  Too bad this always seems to happen during finals week when everyone needs to be indoors, studying.  Then watch...graduation weekend will be dreary. Blah.

When we returned to the library, we decided it just wasn't our scene because those "soundproof" study rooms are freakin' loud.  People think they are soundproof so they talk in regular voices, but we can definitely still hear them - loud and clear!  I needed to nap any way.  Good thing St. Mary's has those comfy couches AND hardly anyone was using the space to study.  New study space...maybe.

Back in the library later...

Felt pretty productive after dry mounting some photos in the graphics lab.  Too bad the graphics lab worker didn't know what I was asking for, so I had to set it up myself. Oh well.

Sitting in the balcony with Madison...it's 12:32 a.m. and we're still here.  Leaving soon. These extended hours are kinda interesting.  I just hope students don't get so demanding to keep the hours this long.  Seriously people...it's FINALS week. That's the only reason why there's extended hours.

Well, it's back to Fields. Rick should write something, since I've written the last 3 posts.  I know you're busy, friend, but so am I.  Blog writing is my study break. You should take one.

Anyway, GOOD LUCK WITH FINALS loyal followers!  You'll do great! Just think summer vacation is just around the corner! (actually it's more like spring vacation...we get out so darn early! hahaha)

P.S. Drinking water is a good way to stay awake and hydrated!  Grab a sweet water bottle today! :D

You know you're in the library too much when...

...you get a bunch of text messages about the library and whether you're there or not:

EC: Are you still in the library?
RB: You in the lib right now?
RB: Did you go to the library?
RB: Are you in the library?
MB: Are you going to be in the library later?
RB: Hey guess what?! Library is open until Midnight! Haha.
RB: Hope you're having fun in the library! Haha.
RB: Hey. Next week, the library will be open until 1! Haha

So yeah, most of those are from Rick, but still.

If you're wondering, yes. I'm in the library. Be here all week. Try the veal. hahahaha! ;)

P.S. Someone is totally singing their heart out in a study room in the basement. QUIET ZONE my butt. I can still hear them, even though they are in a study room and I have my headphones on.

P.P.S. ACTUALLY, the whole freakin' building is a quiet zone, but study away friends! Finals are coming!

Visit #5 & more library time at UP.

...was last Thursday.  I made an impromptu visit to the Multnomah County Library.  I got to do some more research, and as always, it was pretty interesting!  I really enjoy looking at old magazines from the 1940s.  Life was definitely different during those times.  I kinda wish I got to experience it, even though I'd most definitely be one of those independent women, trying to change the world (or something like that).  I wish I had time to read some of the fiction stories in there because they looked intriguing.  However, I'm pretty sure most of them were about women trying to get in relationships. Bahahaha...! Anywho, it was a productive day in the library once again! YES!

Because I wanted to record my presence, I had to take a picture (for the sake of the blog, of course).  However, weird stuff was going down.  As I was stacking my books (bound magazines), I could totally tell this guy on my right was watching me. CREEPER! Seriously though. I guess it didn't help I was wearing a dress and all. I definitely couldn't smile at my computer because why else would you do that?! Hmmm...so I ended up looking all tired or depressed (or both?!). Actually, it's a face of annoyance because that stupid creeper was hindering me from taking a good picture. WEIRD-O. But nevertheless, I got a picture with my stack of books! WIN!

After spending a good part of my Thursday afternoon at the county library, I hosted the CPB End of the Year party! Good times!  :)

After that hecka mega break, it was back to the UP library.  Madison and I sat at the balcony facing the parking lot.  Rick met up with us but was doing his own thing.  Pretty sure we called him out for talking too much.  Sorry dude, but it's true (still).  But yeah, I had to leave for a floor meeting back in Fields and came back with gelato (courtesy of Kristina Large)!  It was awesome. Back to work until closing...the usge.

Thursday and Friday ended up being one long day for me, if you catch my drift...

Dirt Cups.

WHAT A NIGHT!?

I have lost all motivation to do anything related to biology, haha. Tonight has been a crazy night. First I run into Ducey and decide to take some pictures with him. Then I saw my little buddy Lia walking out to leave the library, but she ran into Kati McConn who said this to me, "Can I be in the blog?"

Well, guess what guys? Her wish has been granted! Meet Kati McConn :)

Note to everyone reading this: It is not too late to get into the blog. In fact, we're still writing, therefore we're still here. Send us a text. Maybe even give us a call to let us know you'll be in the library. Just make sure if you want to catch us make sure it's from 8/9-12.
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I tried to finish working, but I couldn't find any motivation to do any more work. Around that time Tarra came in she went up to the balcony, where I stayed down below her. I then moved up though because I felt like being on the balcony. Up in the balcony we took pictures with Kati & Ducey.

What do you think? Pretty huh? haha.


Around 11ish Tarra mentioned Munchie Madness and that they were having dirt cups. TALK ABOUT FLIPPIN' AWESOME!!! I'm talking Dirt Cups here guys!!! We ended up going there and I ate my first one there and then we managed to bring back a total of 7 dirt cups back [one of which was my second, haha].

Now try and picture this in your mind. Tarra has a total of four dirt cups [2 in each hand] while I have a total of three dirt cups [1 in one hand and 2 in the other]. We pushed the handicap button to open up the first door ... it opened, which is what we wanted. We had a slight dilemma though, the other door that should have opened was locked preventing us from getting in. So all you see is two people stuck in the little glass area with 7 dirt cups. Tarra tried opening the door, but she kind of failed. The whole time 15 minutes guy was looking at us while he saw we were struggling [fail #1]. It took us awhile, but we finally got in when Tarra got the door opened and I got my foot in the door to kick it open. Right behind us were two other people who had dirt cups as well! YAY FOR DIRT CUPS!!!

While I ate my dirt cup I also gave clues to Tarra for something that needed clues :)

Around 11:46 Tarra and I realized we did not get a warning about how many minutes we had left until closing. I understand that we are regulars here, but we were around people that weren't necessarily regulars that needed to be told that they had 15 minutes left to go. Fail #2 on 15 minutes guy.

We think he's trying to ignore us.

But yeah, that was that. Tarra and I made a video of our walk home from the library, haha. I'll put that up sometime later when I'm not trying to do homework or study for finals.

PS. How attractive is Tarra? I'm pretty sure it's her good looks like this as to why the guys are all over her, haha.

"That's Anthony!"

Read the last part of this blog to understand the title of the post.

Did you read it?





Well Tarra, his name is not Anthony, it's Stewart.

I'm amazed...

by the fact people want to be in the blog about a library.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not here bashing the library or this blog, but it's just entertaining how people ask if they can be part of the blog. I've said it before, it's fun to see where this blog has gone from where it started.

Although Tarra and I seem to have our own adventures, and not adventures together. It's alright.

ha.

"My life is now complete!"

Oh yeah!  Guess who came to visit me in the library?!

ZACK IMFELD

Thank you loyal follower for stopping by! It was great to see you in your fancy peacoat! haha Hope to see you again real soon! YAY! ;)

Visit #4 & back.

I went on another solo adventure to the Multnomah County Library to do more research.  Things were productive, especially since I keep leaving my headphones in my room.  It really makes me have to work on homework, instead of messing around to find the perfect study music or whatever.  Wish I figured that out before.  Although, I'm really missing music.  Working in silence is great for productivity, but sometimes you just need to drown out all the other noises in the room.  Anywho...got some work done but will probably need to return for hopefully a final visit.  Maybe?! Let's hope so.
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Now I'm at the UP library.  Rick told me that a BUNCH of people were here tonight, like Lia Samieenejad, Sean Ducey, and one of our most loyal followers - Zack Imfeld! I must be super late or something because no one is here.

Madison is still here though, just saw her walk by (looking for me). hahaha But yeah, I must get back to work. Group project for PR due tomorrow.

Later!

P.S. Look what I can do: 

P.P.S. Still looking to be part of the blog? Let us know when you're in.  We'll definitely be in here on Wednesday from 10 p.m. to midnight (mostly because I have class until 10 and yeah).

Alright...see ya!

PS.

I forgot to mention that I texted Tarra after the awkward encounter. She then called me slightly freaking out about the whole thing, haha.

Not like "OMG!! I'M GONNA DIE" freaking out. More like "NO WAY!? DID HE REALLY" kind of freaking out.

Interactions outside of the library? What!?

This will be really quick of an update, it's just an update to fill you guy's in on the story that I had to tell you (refer to the end of this blog).

Anyways, getting to the story. I was on my way to Theology yesterday [around 10:10ish]. On my way there I was greeted with a rather unexpected surprise ... 15 minutes guy O_O

It was probably the most awkward encounter I've ever had with someone, I barely know the guy and we cross paths and he's all "hey" in a low voice. It was almost as if he wanted to be more peppy with his greeting, ha.

Nonetheless we went our ways, I went to Theology and he went to who knows where, but I've now had an encounter with 15 minutes guy other than him telling me "15 minutes" when it's really only 10 minutes because he started to do his rounds at 11:50. Or when it was really 18 minutes because he started at 11:42, haha.


Oh library.

P.S.

It's so freakin' loud in here tonight. People LOLing and answering their phones. What's up with that?!


Enjoy this clip from SNL that asks the same question.  Hahahaha

Smosh...in the library?!

Madison and I are sitting here on the balcony, facing the parking lot. Different location. Kinda. It's better than sitting, facing the entrance because I'm not so tempted to look who is coming in and out of the library. Haha.

So we have been contemplating whether this kid sitting over by the other windows looks like Anthony Padilla from Smosh.  Madison is totally convinced that he does.

So Anthony is part of a duo that makes YouTube videos (funny stuff). Anywho...we can't decide because we haven't found a decent picture of Anthony, except for this bathtub one from his sexy calendar. Oh geeze. Seriously though?! You'd think with all those YouTube videos that he would have some good photographs. Oh well. Our contemplation shall continue as we continue our homework, but apparently I have no say in the matter, so it's final. The kid in the corner looks like Anthony, according to Madison.

In other news, we had the Senate awards tonight, and guess where everyone went afterward? Oh yeah...the library!  A lot of them were all dressed up because we yet again forgot to take the Senate group picture. LAME.  But yeah, Madison and I definitely walked into the library and saw Sam, K-Scall, Jedidiah, Andrew, Brian, Scott, and lots more. Hahaha It was like an ASUP party in the library. What what!?

So...Rick has a funny story for you guys, which definitely gives us hope for taking pictures with some people in the lib. 

Anyway, must get back to work. Hope the start of dead week hasn't been too grueling yet.

Later dudes.

Reminiscing on the beginning of it all.

I'm sitting up here on the balcony - where it all started. I'm just taking a break from a paper before I finish it up and start the other. The joys ...

But as I sat up here, I started to reminisce on this past semester and on the adventures that the library has brought Tarra and me.

I sit up here and see people I know walk through the doors and take a seat at the computers down below. Occasionally some of them will look in my direction and wave. Others will send a text message saying something along the lines of, "Hey I see you up there. Get to work"

It's funny how this all started. It's funny to see where this has all taken us. Not just Tarra and me, but the people that have been mentioned in the blog. Some of them follow, others just don't know we're writing about them [well maybe?].

Some people just come to the library to be in our blog. While others demand that we be in the library when they are (Hillary & Zack, to name a few). We've been fortunate enough to even celebrate birthdays in the library. Like Scott's, Jedidiah's, Tarra's, and even Megan's. Some people find it an odd way to interact with people in the library, but I've realized that it's a happening place to be, especially on a college campus like ours.

Through the midst of reminiscing, someone walked in and set off the security sensors ;)
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As this semester is coming to an end, so will this blog. For those of you stumbling on this blog late, enjoy reading all the posts. If you're like Tarra or me, you'll find them funny.

Now go and study hard you guys! It's Dead Week and our lives will soon begin to feel hellish for realizing the amount of work that we've put off!

Making Dreams Come True...! :)

You demand us.

[on Sunday night]

We deliver.

[on Wednesday night]

Welcome to the blog, Hillary! :)

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Another Wednesday night in the library. You know what that means: 15MG (thanks to Rick for the abbreviation)! If you don't know who I'm talking about, well, apparently you haven't been following along. 

Anywho, Rick and I were exiled once again from our usual spot.  Come on people!  Our blog hasn't been the same since we keep having to move!  This time we were in the cubby desks.  Rick and I sat across from each other while Sam sat next to me.  I'd say it was a somewhat productive night.  I still have a load of work to do.  Bah. Study break, right now (in case you couldn't tell).  So yeah, Rick made fun of me about 15MG, but Evan and he do it all the time so it's no surprise.

Not much interaction with the usual library folk.  Andrew was perched on the balcony, and we were directly below him.  He didn't even stop by to talk to us when he came down to the main floor. Sad day (I guess).  Then when he was leaving, I called out to him, and he turned his head like he heard me but kept walking. Oh well. I see how it is. J/K...but really. 

So yeah, if you haven't guest starred in our blog, you should try to head over there sometime in the next couple weeks because time is running out! Yikes! You know you want to be included.  Email, Facebook, call, text, etc. us and let us know if you're in the library because most likely than not, we'll be there.  You can always do what Hillary did as well.  Make a request and we'll make it happen! PROMISE!  

See ya in the library, friends! :D

Now this is called a SUPER belated birthday blog.

Although her birthday was on April 1 (no joke either) I think she deserves a blog, even if it is 10 days late, haha.

So I might as well get to it ....

HAPPY [belated] BIRTHDAY TO:



TARRA MCCURDY

Just like how Scott turned 22 a few posts ago, it was Tarra's turn to turn 22!!

On her birthday she did lots of things, but I know we (Sam, Tarra, Madison and I) went to Little Red for a late lunch. It was my first time going and I must say that it was DELICIOUS!! She did other things, but from what I can remember I was super tired that day and passed out super hard that night.

I hope you had an awesome birthday Tarra!!
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As Tarra and Madison are at the Multnomah County Library, I'm here at the University of Portland library. I kind of look like a serious bum right now with what I'm wearing, haha. Yeah, that's right ... my crew hoodie says Concordia on it. I have a friend there, DEAL WITH IT!

Anyways, I'm just working on BIO Lab stuff and a late CHM Lab Notebook. Since Tarra took pictures of her excel worksheet. I thought I'd do the same and share with you my Biology stuff.



I hope you're all having an awesome Sunday, whether or not it is homework filled or relaxation filled! Only 9 more school days until Finals. We've got this guys, just hang in there :D

PS. Best question of yesterday from my pre-frosh ... "Is the library open right now?" OMG!! I wish it was!

Visit #3.

Back in the Multnomah County Library...

I'm still looking at advertisements and recording them in a massive spreadsheet. K-Scall knows my obsession with making charts for organizing things.

By the way, Madison is here with me. She's working on some Spanish homework. We had an adventure using the bus and MAX line. Super easy.  I'll probably be coming down here later this week.

Well, back to work.  I'm looking at ads from the October 1942 issue of Good Housekeeping.  It's interesting looking at all these ads because I think different ads are in magazines nowadays.  I mean, who advertises towels and refrigerators anymore?  Well, there might be some out there in certain magazines, but I guess I haven't seen them in others.  Haha...I should check that out sometime.

Alright, probably will be at UP's library tonight, so more adventures then too.  Hope you're all having a wonderful Sunday! Enjoy the sunshine! :)

P.S. There's so really cool tables with outlets in the middle of the table! That's for you SpeakUP!

P.P.S. Doing some mini-lifecasting in the library on Twitter! Some funny stuff is happening here.

Visit #2.

I went back to the Multnomah County Library today.  Didn't get a chance to take a picture because I was busy working on my capstone.  I'll be back tomorrow though. Maybe I'll get a picture then.  Well, back to researching...

Hope you're all having a great weekend! :)

Separated.

I decided to head back to the original spot where this blog started, while Rick was stationed at the table.  He needed the space for all this papers and books, which already took up half the table before I got to the library.  No worries, Rick!

Madison and I worked on homework as usual and occasionally people watched, mostly seeing how Rick was doing, especially after sending him a text message.  Ah...you know you all text other people who are in the library too! But yeah, pretty chill day in the library.

No warning to leave from 15 minutes guy because he decided to tell the people next to us instead of actually telling us. Uh hello? Headphones. Loud music. Not listening to voices.  Whatev.  We got the gist when Ben (another library worker) started shutting down the lights.  He's Madison's supervisor, so yeah.

Anyone notice that the library closes closer to midnight nowadays?  Pretty sure that's thanks to Andrew Hansen and his comment on SpeakUP.  Well, it's more realistic to have that closing time posted.  I just hope it doesn't get abused by students who want the library to be open even longer.

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P.S. Forgot another update from Monday.  I called Madison, seeing if she was in the library.  Sure enough, she was sitting on the floor in the foyer area. It was funny because I was standing outside of the library and could totally see her sitting there.  Adam was with me because we just attended a Relay for Life meeting... 

QUICK SHOUT OUT!

Relay for Life 

April 16 - 17 

Academic Quad

Opening ceremony at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 16.  

Come out for a great cause! :D

So yeah, I sat down with Madison. Who knew that the floor at the entrance of the library is heated? It's like those seats in cars that are heated.  It was kinda weird because it kind of felt like someone else had sat there before...you know that feeling?  Anywho, Madison went to work, while I found a table to work at.  Yup...and that's how my Easter Break ended...in the library. Perfect....not.

HAPPY [belated] BIRTHDAY to...

MEGAN KIRCHGASLER!!

Her birthday was a couple days ago - April 6!  Since she made a guest appearance a couple weeks ago, it's fitting to write a belated birthday blog! Woot!

So yeah, hope you had an amazing birthday, Megan, because you deserve it! You're an awesome friend, and I really appreciate your friendship as well as everything you have done for CPB.  I know you will continue to be a great leader on campus and making people smile and laugh just by being you! I'll miss you next year, but I know you're going to have some excellent adventures in Australia and when you return to UP!  Have a great 20th year! :D

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When Megan visited the library, I was on a library adventure with Sam.  We decided to try a change of scenery so we set up camp by those tables where the windows shine down on them.  It was a pleasant surprise to see Megan because I hardly see her in the library.  Madison joined Sam and me that day as well. Fun times!  

Also during that visit, I had an interesting interaction with the library workers (never a dull moment with them, eh?).  So I needed to return some books as well as renew another set of books.   The guy with really blue eyes (think his name is Connor) was helping me figure this out.  He took the books I wanted to return, while I continued to the main check-out counter to renew the rest, where 15 min guy was.  I put my bag of books on the counter, and 15 min guy totally checked what I had in my bag. Uh...just books dude (obviously)!  Connor continued to help me by renewing all my books, even though I only need half of those books still.  The sitch was figured out, and I was good to go. YAY! :)

That's my update from a couple weeks ago. Man...need to keep this blog more regularly updated! Shoot. 

P.S. I kept seeing Ian Hilger during that week that Megan visited.  Never got a picture with him though.  We always just smiled and waved at each other. 

 

Seductive Stretching?

Haha. I was super tired by the time I left the library that when I was packing up I got up and stretched up against the wall.

It was awkward, it could have been thought of as seductive.

Andrew Hansen saw me stretching and told me, "Don't ever stretch like that again."


Thanks Andrew, haha.


PS. I walked into the puddle ...

You'd be surprised ...

If you were me, or even Tarra in the library during these next few stressful weeks of school. In Tarra's case, the last few weeks of school here at UP, you'd be surprised at what goes on here in the library.

You'd think that the people would be more solemn, studious, and maybe even a little quieter. Besides the fact that we are all studious, students are still trying to find ways to not seem so stressful. Study groups that are occasionally laughing at a funny class-related joke. Those are always the best, haha.

Anyways, after a night of Biology, it's nice to just be able to write on the blog; especially since I don't write often ... (ha?)
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I have two options of updating on past events, I can start from the past events this week to the present events or I can simply do the opposite of that. I'll choose option one!

From the last time that I wrote, I was talking about the dumb chub shelf, as Tarra refers to it. But since then obviously stuff has happened. For instance, not only is there a dumb shelf that no one likes, there is a computer that doesn't log you off.

On one account Tarra had been logged into the computer when she had updated a blog and she wasn't logged out until later that night when we were here again. COMPUTER FAIL. (I might be wrong on that blog link, but it was a blog she was updating).

On a personal account I had used the same printer without even thinking that it was the same computer that Tarra had used. On both accounts though, we went to Scott [he is the lab assistant anyways,. who better to ask?]
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Shortly after that we had Easter weekend. I made no efforts to come near the library at all. I needed some good time away from the library. It was also closed, so I couldn't get in even if I wanted to get it, ha.
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On a special occasion when Tarra and I were here at the library we got to take a picture of the "infamous puddle"

If you know what puddle I'm talking about, you are aware of how ridiculous this puddle is. It not only is in front of the library entrance, but it grows when there is more rain. Tarra and I have been meaning to blog about this puddle because of how many encounters we've had with it. More than once this semester - HECK more than 100 times this [that might be pushing it] semester have we stepped in that puddle.

It's one of those puddles that you think you'll avoid, but you don't. So many times have I had a wet sock walking back to Villa because of that damn puddle.

That night Tarra took the picture of the puddle was the day that it was just an ultimate down pour! That was also my encounter with the puddle before I even turned the corner to come into the library - it had grown past it's normal boundaries. It's as if this damn puddle is after Tarra and I!
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I can now talk about Tuesday. Tuesday in the library was definitely a work day for Tarra and I. First off, we didn't get out table we wanted because someone was sitting there (jerks). That is our table, haha.

I've never been so mad trying to sit at a table X)

But yesterday was definitely a work day. I worked on chemistry homework all last night. Luckily I was able to work on studying for my philosophy quiz earlier that day!

OH YEAH!! DUCEY WAS HERE IN THE LIBRARY - Just to say hi to us, haha.
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Today was one hell of a day. People dancing in the middle of the library. People acting like they have swag [Andrew Hansen]. People working their butts off. More people who steal our tables. It's insane! In the midst of all of this though I've been able to work on some biology. Both for lecture and lab (augh. shoot me now).


Love you all. Hang in there guys! When I say that, I mean both with school and this blog :)

Hang in there.

It's a busy week. A stressful week. A race to the finish line.

Like myself, I'm pretty sure you're all busy. BUT just hang in there. I've got a few things to blog about that are worth the wait!

I'll write for you guys later after my Biology homework :)

No shoes?

I didn't know we can get that homey in the library. Shoot.

Rick pointed out one of the library workers, walking around bare foot. Interesting.

I really have nothing else to say on the matter.  I'm going to continue reading for PR.

Multnomah County Library

So for my capstone, I need to look up women's magazine advertisements from World War II.  Unfortunately our library at UP doesn't have those artifacts, but the Multnomah County Library does!  So I'm here checking out artifacts from "Good Housekeeping" during the years of the war - 1942.  I'll take some study breaks to update, but let's do this!

P.S. Rick and I have decided to take a field trip here.  I think I might actually get more work done here because of it is secluded from the campus.  I just need to get away from campus.  Libraries and coffeeshops please??