I figure I owe everyone a post. I have somewhat fallen off the face of the map. After Andy left, I was supposed to have a linear algebra exam on Friday of that week. The professor decided right beforehand to push the exam back one class period. Hurray for more studying time, but it didn't really matter. So this past week I had two exams - linear algebra and analysis. Yeah that wasn't cool at all. I feel Jen's pain that she went through the past two years. I totally failed both of those exams. I shouldn't have failed the linear algebra since I actually sort of knew what I was doing. But it feels so refreshing to hear that everyone else in my class thought the exams were just as bad as I did.
So this week has been pretty much as hellish as it can get. But at least I have the weekend to look forward to- like the wine-tasting get together, possibly a trip to the mall, sleeping late. I do have a bunch of other school crap...like grading and homework sets to that need to get done. Oh well.
Thanks everyone for the support on the last post. I am feeling better about everything but...it does hit me every now and again at the weirdest most inappropriate times- like when i'm speaking to my professors. I guess I'm just getting used to the reality of the situation.
Ack I need to eat and get ready for the shindig.
Signing off.
Empty
This past weekend has been absolutely amazing. Monday on the other hand....the opposite. It is the first time since I've been here that my apartment actually felt like a home. Having Andrew here was wonderful. Enjoyed a delicious dinner out Friday evening at a new place called Al's Upstairs. Really outstanding Italian food, very upscale, but god it was worth it. Saturday we went out tailgating with a couple of the friends I've made here at SC. Made a couple of yummy late evening dinners - with a little help of course. Not to mention someone started me on a very very bad behavior. But goodness, those cigars are quite soothing and relaxing.
But today, is not so great. Okay, so maybe I heard that I did everything right on my linear algebra quiz- big freakin' whooop-dee-do. But I left Andrew at the airport about an hour ago. My entire drive back to my apartment was a fight. I could feel the water welling up. I managed to make it back without accident and up to my place without really looking too horribly, but the second I closed that door-I found myself on the floor. I couldn't control it. My entire body just hurts - it aches. I managed to calm down a bit to go into the kitchen, but I saw dishes from breakfast this morning and it started all over again. It seems like everything is missing- it's all wrong.
I don't believe I've ever felt in this much pain- with one exception. I thought I was stronger. I don't think I'll get much sleep tonight- something is very very empty now and will be for a while. God, this week is just going to be a disaster.
I need to somehow calm down...I thought this would help a bit...but I haven't stopped sobbing at all.
But today, is not so great. Okay, so maybe I heard that I did everything right on my linear algebra quiz- big freakin' whooop-dee-do. But I left Andrew at the airport about an hour ago. My entire drive back to my apartment was a fight. I could feel the water welling up. I managed to make it back without accident and up to my place without really looking too horribly, but the second I closed that door-I found myself on the floor. I couldn't control it. My entire body just hurts - it aches. I managed to calm down a bit to go into the kitchen, but I saw dishes from breakfast this morning and it started all over again. It seems like everything is missing- it's all wrong.
I don't believe I've ever felt in this much pain- with one exception. I thought I was stronger. I don't think I'll get much sleep tonight- something is very very empty now and will be for a while. God, this week is just going to be a disaster.
I need to somehow calm down...I thought this would help a bit...but I haven't stopped sobbing at all.
Still Kickin'
Thanks to everyone who thought of me on my birthday. I really appreciate it.
I have made it through two whole weeks of class. In fact, I am quite proud of myself. But I did overstress myself quite a bit. Thus I have a bit of a sore throat now. But I can handle that. I am actually getting to the point where I am somewhat understanding what is going on in my classes. Comprehending what the profs are saying is extremely helpful.
It's also been great forming a new group of friends. Getting invited out to dinners and hang outs and game watching parties - has really helped me get over the being in a new place and missing everything that I know. Speaking of dinners and such - we went out to this sushi restaurant right by Ft. Jackson. The building isn't the most inviting place, but goodness the food was great. I have to remember to keep it in mind whenever I have company. I also went out to a totally southern restaurant chain called Lizards Thicket. Talk about fried everything. It was really yummy - not to mention cheap.
So I guess you could say I'm doing well - outside of my neuroticism about classes. Going to head out for a day of tailgating and football a bit later. SC vs. Georgia - you should watch it, 7:45 on ESPN. Maybe you'll see me on tv.
Only a couple of more days til I get a visitor = trying to get all of my work out of the way, plus lots of cleaning.
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I have made it through two whole weeks of class. In fact, I am quite proud of myself. But I did overstress myself quite a bit. Thus I have a bit of a sore throat now. But I can handle that. I am actually getting to the point where I am somewhat understanding what is going on in my classes. Comprehending what the profs are saying is extremely helpful.
It's also been great forming a new group of friends. Getting invited out to dinners and hang outs and game watching parties - has really helped me get over the being in a new place and missing everything that I know. Speaking of dinners and such - we went out to this sushi restaurant right by Ft. Jackson. The building isn't the most inviting place, but goodness the food was great. I have to remember to keep it in mind whenever I have company. I also went out to a totally southern restaurant chain called Lizards Thicket. Talk about fried everything. It was really yummy - not to mention cheap.
So I guess you could say I'm doing well - outside of my neuroticism about classes. Going to head out for a day of tailgating and football a bit later. SC vs. Georgia - you should watch it, 7:45 on ESPN. Maybe you'll see me on tv.
Only a couple of more days til I get a visitor = trying to get all of my work out of the way, plus lots of cleaning.
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a little worse for wear
I owe Suzer a couple of recipes so those are just a little lower. I am surviving I suppose. I had a quiz in linear today- I messed up half of the one question quiz. Great way to start off the weekend. Guess it's karma for me not really studying. Smooth, Theresa. Real smooth. I've seriously been reconsidering my whole ph.d notion. The masters track is looking really nice. I thought I was ambitious, but I suppose not. Maybe I'm just a minimalist. A masters could really almost let me do anything. How many people do you know have a masters in math? I guess I shouldn't rush into making up my mind so soon. It's only been a week and half really.
Oh I went out with Amanda, a bunch of her friends, and Ben from the grad program last night. We all got together to watch the USC vs Mississippi State game. We won if anyone cares 15-0. It was a lot of fun- had lots of yummy sort of food. Played a game of in the dark hide and seek. It's fun making new friends.
For Suz and cooking fiends everywhere I present my chicken and mushrooms recipe, and bbq pulled pork. I shall also rate difficulty...although I tend to only make things that are easy.
Chicken and Mushrooms - Simple: makes about 4-6 servings
What you need:
1/4 cup of flour
1 tsp of salt
1/4 tsp of pepper
package of skinless chicken breasts (about 6 pieces...or you can get chicken tenderloins)
1/4 cup of butter/margarine
1/4 cup of lemon juice from concentrate
8 ounces of sliced fresh mushrooms (about 2 cups)
Hot cooked rice
What to do:
Combine flour, salt and pepper. Coat chicken in mixture. In large skillet, brown the chicken in butter/margarine on both sides until golden brown. Add lemon juice and mushrooms. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 20 minutes. Serve over rice. **I tend to add a little more lemon juice about half of the way through the simmering process, cause well I like the lemony taste.**
Barbeque Pulled Pork - A Marathon: makes a lot. I suggest you make it only if you have lots of people around, or else you will be eating it for longer than you thought possible. Here goes nothing...
What you need:
1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
2 medium yellow onions, diced
2 tbs chili pepper
1 tbs cumin
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp cayenne
12 ounces of beer (lager)
3/4 cup of ketchup
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup whole grain mustard
2 tbs tomato paste
chipotle pepper and adobo
1 5lb bone-in Boston Butt pork
What to do:
1. Preheat oven to 300. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook until the onions are light brown.
2. Increase heat to high; add chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne and cook, stirring until fragrant. *It won't take long, trust me..it'll hit you...* Add beer, ketchup, vinegar, mustard, tomato paste, a dash of chipotle pepper and adobo; bringing it to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer uncovered until slightly thickened (10 mins). Meanwhile, trim the fat from the pork.
3. Remove pan from heat and add pork. Spoon the sauce over it. Cover pan, and place it in the oven and bake for 1.5 hours. Turn pork over, cover w/sauce, and bake for another 1.5 hours. Uncover and back until fork turns easily in the meat, 1 to 2 more hours.
4. Transfer pork to large bowl and cover w/foil. Pour sauce in measuring cup and refridgerate until fat and sauce separate, 15 min. Skim off fat. Return sauce to heat in pan (medium high until hot, 4 min).
5. Remove bone and remaining fat from meat. Bone should easily slip away from meat. Pull pork apart into shreds with 2 forks. Add hot sauce to meat; stir to combine. Serve hot.
Oh I went out with Amanda, a bunch of her friends, and Ben from the grad program last night. We all got together to watch the USC vs Mississippi State game. We won if anyone cares 15-0. It was a lot of fun- had lots of yummy sort of food. Played a game of in the dark hide and seek. It's fun making new friends.
For Suz and cooking fiends everywhere I present my chicken and mushrooms recipe, and bbq pulled pork. I shall also rate difficulty...although I tend to only make things that are easy.
Chicken and Mushrooms - Simple: makes about 4-6 servings
What you need:
1/4 cup of flour
1 tsp of salt
1/4 tsp of pepper
package of skinless chicken breasts (about 6 pieces...or you can get chicken tenderloins)
1/4 cup of butter/margarine
1/4 cup of lemon juice from concentrate
8 ounces of sliced fresh mushrooms (about 2 cups)
Hot cooked rice
What to do:
Combine flour, salt and pepper. Coat chicken in mixture. In large skillet, brown the chicken in butter/margarine on both sides until golden brown. Add lemon juice and mushrooms. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 20 minutes. Serve over rice. **I tend to add a little more lemon juice about half of the way through the simmering process, cause well I like the lemony taste.**
Barbeque Pulled Pork - A Marathon: makes a lot. I suggest you make it only if you have lots of people around, or else you will be eating it for longer than you thought possible. Here goes nothing...
What you need:
1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
2 medium yellow onions, diced
2 tbs chili pepper
1 tbs cumin
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp cayenne
12 ounces of beer (lager)
3/4 cup of ketchup
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup whole grain mustard
2 tbs tomato paste
chipotle pepper and adobo
1 5lb bone-in Boston Butt pork
What to do:
1. Preheat oven to 300. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook until the onions are light brown.
2. Increase heat to high; add chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne and cook, stirring until fragrant. *It won't take long, trust me..it'll hit you...* Add beer, ketchup, vinegar, mustard, tomato paste, a dash of chipotle pepper and adobo; bringing it to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer uncovered until slightly thickened (10 mins). Meanwhile, trim the fat from the pork.
3. Remove pan from heat and add pork. Spoon the sauce over it. Cover pan, and place it in the oven and bake for 1.5 hours. Turn pork over, cover w/sauce, and bake for another 1.5 hours. Uncover and back until fork turns easily in the meat, 1 to 2 more hours.
4. Transfer pork to large bowl and cover w/foil. Pour sauce in measuring cup and refridgerate until fat and sauce separate, 15 min. Skim off fat. Return sauce to heat in pan (medium high until hot, 4 min).
5. Remove bone and remaining fat from meat. Bone should easily slip away from meat. Pull pork apart into shreds with 2 forks. Add hot sauce to meat; stir to combine. Serve hot.
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