The Norweigian Nobility

st kitts wheaton visit march 26, 2008

2008-03-31T20:16:00.001-07:00

st kitts wheaton and ethan visit 3.26.08

2008-03-31T20:11:00.000-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELIZABETH

2007-11-04T07:21:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Liz...
Hopefully Christian has returned from his duties to unveil your gifts - otherwise, just break down the door and have at it. You can blame it on the dogs. Enjoy your early 30s.
Jon

Otis and the Couch

2007-10-26T11:10:00.000-07:00

Otis contorted himself into an interesting position last night. He was quite tired and was trying to lie on his back, but his efforts were frustrated with the up of the superfluous pillows. We are off to the beach now to play volloyball. This is midsemester break, so I am half way through 4th semester.

2007-09-19T19:57:00.000-07:00

Wednesday was Independence day for St. Kitts. I celebrated the holiday with a hike up the volcano with a number of other vet students and Otis. Here, we are at the top with the crater behind us. Otis has been sleeping since he has returned.

Sunday at Gong beach

2007-09-09T16:28:00.000-07:00

still in PR

2007-09-03T14:27:00.000-07:00

Jill and I (the only two remaining Ross students not present at school today) continue to study pharmacology at a makeshift table in the airport. Our final is scheduled for Tuesday morning at 8am and we are yet to be scheduled for a flight (the current time is 5:30pm Monday).

2007-05-07T17:34:00.000-07:00

These are pictures from the volcano hike. Ethan and I were quite impressed with Mom and Dad as they practically led the hike to the top! They must be really putting those gym memberships to use. Although I am just posting these pictures now, the parents and Ethan have been gone for over a week now. They are back to work and today was my first day of third semester.

more pictures from the vacation

2007-05-01T19:23:00.000-07:00

These are some pictures from the catamaran trip to Nevis that we all enjoyed. When we returned to St. Kitts late in the afternoon, we ready ourselves for Ethan's birthday dinner. The crew were great. On the return trip they danced with the girls. Elvis tried with no success to get Mom to dance.

ethan's birthday

2007-04-24T04:52:00.000-07:00

Ethan's birthday. We went to a seafood restaurant to celebrate. Mom ordered the lobster...the largest lobster she or any of us had ever seen. It was good, but the absence of the small lobster fork and bib was a constant theme throughout the meal. Earlier in the day, I took the three tourists to the school and showed them around. We are off to the catamaran now...

Pictures from St. Kitts

2007-04-22T18:27:00.000-07:00

Mom encouraged me to post some pictures...

pictures from the apartment

2007-02-12T10:31:00.000-08:00

These are pictures of my apartment and the view of my apartment. In the distance is the Marriott. Other news...Otis broke one of his incisor teeth. He was going for a tennis ball and ran into the wall of the apartment. He seems to doing fine as he did not want to stop playing ball.

Bat Caves and Otis Lounging

2007-02-11T06:46:00.000-08:00

On Saturday morning, about a dozen Ross students ventured into the bat caves of St. Kitts. It was a great experience...that is nice to experience something different then textbooks. A couple of pictures show Otis sun bathing on the side of the little hill in my yard. I thought that it was funny that he was out in the heat of the day, although, I do remember him lying out on the blacktop at home in the middle of the summer. Strange.

Otis...more popular than myself?

2007-02-07T13:41:00.000-08:00

Otis and his friend Mickey enjoying an afternoon at the beach

Otis' friend Jack shows up for a visit.

I have received numerous requests to show more pictures of Otis and his friends, so here they are...

Saturday February 3, 2007

2007-02-03T05:15:00.000-08:00

I took Otis to the top of the mountain where I live this morning...I thought that some of you may enjoy these pictures. If anyone is interested in living or visiting, a couple of these pictures reveal some options.

new years eve

2007-01-03T07:39:00.000-08:00

Carina threw a little 70's party to celebrate the new years. Myself, being born in the 70's knew exactly what the appropriate attire should be. Well...soon I am back to St. Kitts. This time with Otis.

hiking esther

2006-12-29T20:51:00.000-08:00

Otis pauses for a shot on the trail...at this point he is getting tired and cold

Otis and I at the summit of Esther...it was cold, so we could not stay long.

last day in st. kitts

2006-12-22T17:50:00.000-08:00

This was about the extent of our activities on the last day in St. Kitts...hey, we worked hard...we deserved it!

fajitas at the new place

2006-12-20T18:17:00.000-08:00

2006-12-08T20:03:00.000-08:00

Picture from the anatomy lab the night before our final. Written finals begin this Monday...should be a grand time. I am looking forward to getting back to New York for a couple of weeks.

Thanksgiving in St. Kitts

2006-11-23T05:57:00.000-08:00

Thursday...Thanksgiving at Ross University. The rain has begun...it looks like we are in for quite a storm. I was walking down from the cafeteria, after my morning coffee, and noticed a large storm about a mile out to sea. An ominous sign, as today is the day of judgment. At 1pm we have our 2nd anatomy exam...that on the heals of two other exams this week. The stories from upper classmen describing this event are filled with horror. Hopefully when I walk out of the exam, the parasympathetic fibers of my facial nerve (cranial nerve VII), coursing through the stylomastoid foramen of my skull, will not send any signals to innervate the lacrimal apparatus, housed in the rostrally directed lacrimal bone.

ross

2006-10-20T15:02:00.000-07:00

A shot from the Marriott...some friends and me went out for some dinner after our anatomy exam. Definitely a nice break from all of the studying. The fall season makes me think of Northern New York...I miss raking leaves!

He was known as a gaunt man...

2006-10-09T17:42:00.000-07:00

Gaunt...that is the word describing my current body conditioning score. I need to get back to the States for some nice meals. I expect numerous invitations from certain families for breakfast/lunch/dinner when I return for Christmas break. Unitl then, keep me in your premeal prayers...

pics 2 of st kitts

2006-09-24T10:51:00.000-07:00

The first picture is a view from the Ross University campus
The second picture shows the house the I inhabit
The third and fourth picture show 2 views from my place

first week of classes comes to an end

2006-09-08T12:58:00.000-07:00

I have finished my first week of classes...3:30pm currently. One week of classes feels like an entire semester of undergraduate work--the descriptive word is volumes. Two more hours of studying and then perhaps some relaxation at the Marriott: http:/marriott.com/property/viewallphotos/skbrb

St. Kitts

2006-09-02T11:06:00.000-07:00

Well, I am down here in St. Kitts...now, over one week. Classes begin on Monday. One week of orientation has been a bit long, but the end is in site. The catamaran trip to Nevis was cancelled due to high winds. I hope to get some pictures of the island up soon.

going away party

2006-08-23T14:33:00.000-07:00

Thank you everyone for such an enjoyable going-away-party. Great gift Rob. Nice to see you out on the skis again Ryan. I will see everyone again in December.

ADK

2006-08-21T15:03:00.000-07:00

Adirondack High Peak Region
Greg and I headed into the Adirondack mountains aiming to hike about 8-10 peaks...when it was all said and done with, we did 5. O Well, we had a great time hiking Noonmark, Gravestone Stream, Dial, Nippletop, Colvin, and Blake. We were supposed to meet up with Ethan and some of his friends at Indian Head...Unfortunately, finding someone in the High Peaks proved to be more difficult than anticipated. The first picture is of the summit of Dial, second the summit of Nippletop, third the summit of Colvin (I am pointing to the place we started from), fourth the summit of Blake (not much of a view...one rock in the middle of a dense forest).

phishing II

2006-08-20T18:52:00.000-07:00

Okay...we did not return to Cole's Creek. Instead, we put our canoe in at the Madrid Yacht Club. I exclusively used the Holla Popper and landed the two large mouth bass that you see in the photographs. This surface lure proved to be quite affective and quite exciting. In both catches, the bass jumped from the water twice as I fought to reel him into the boat. At the end of the evening, Jon 9, Chris 3, and Greg 1. The bottom shot captures Ethan and I night fishing for Waleye...instead, Ethan landed this ugly Bullhead.

Phishing

2006-07-30T06:22:00.000-07:00

Friday evening...Ethan, Greg RN, and I went to Coles Creek to fish for the legendary Northern Pike. The pictures illustrate what we were able to catch...a far cry from the mighty fish we were after. Although a great disappointment, Greg still seems quite thrilled with what he was able to pull into the boat. Our next excursion promises to be much more fruitful, as we have done hours upon hours of research into the secrets of capturing pike, large mouth, walleye, and muskie.

Ethan and His Fish

2006-07-24T09:35:00.000-07:00

cabin project 1

2006-07-24T09:25:00.000-07:00

A series of posts broadcasted to a group of friends that were at the cabin for Liz' s and Christian's going away party. After the tour of new construction, I thought that I would post some before and after photographs of the evolution of the projects. I am still looking for some other photos of the cabin.

cabin project 2

2006-07-24T09:22:00.000-07:00

cabin project 3

2006-07-24T09:18:00.000-07:00

Key Largo 2006

2006-04-29T18:19:00.000-07:00

Difficulties

2006-04-23T21:48:00.000-07:00

I am having difficulties in uploading pictures to my blogger account. I am very discouraged about this new adversity to my blogging attempts. First it was school, now technical difficulties.

Baby Ross is Introduced to the World

2006-03-28T12:03:00.000-08:00

Colorado 2006

2006-03-28T08:24:00.000-08:00

Day 1:

from all around the country, good friends flew in

one with his spouse and another with his kin

arriving on Monday was Ethan, Dave, Jon, and White

in view of the peaks, the boys marveled at their height

driving on I70 an odor was detected from the VW's engine block

in need of a stop, serendipity struck as the next exit was Blackhawk

two hours later the four resumed their mountain west feel

a tension permeated the car, most assuredly due to the consumption of a most expensive meal

shortly later Jon announced that he was suffering from a migraine's dirty trick

1 mile from the cabin he screamed "STOP THE CAR", leaned out the window and then got sick

upon arrivel of the cold, lifeless cabin, quickly, two boys initiated a fire's flames

comforted by the developing warmth, the fellows settled in for a long night of Xbox games

Day 2:

Agarose Gel Electrophoresis

2006-02-13T09:01:00.000-08:00

Great weekend. After a Saturday morning shift at the hospital, I returned and readied myself for an evening of pizza and hockey. My parents and I joined friends and family of Rob and Lauren to celebrate Rob's birthday. We enjoyed three sheets of pizza at Sergis before heading over to Appleton Arena. The game was between Cornell (Rob's alma mater) and SLU. I had not attended a SLU hockey game in about a decade, so I was quite excited. The game ended in a 4-4 tie, so no one could gloat about a victory. However, that was not where the fun lay...it was in the company of some great friends, and some new friends we met that night. The first picture is the entire group. The second is of Lauren and Rob. Lauren could not help but show off her enthusiasm for Cornell and Rob gives a number 1. Sunday morning brought church. After some good worship, Bill Hull gave a great sermon the hope that we can have in Christ. He has not let us down in the past, so we can be assured that He will not let us down in the future. This was tied in to the fact that we all have testimonies to what Christ has done in our lives, and we need to vocalize them to others. One question that Bill raised was whether we are Christians or disciples...A good question to really think about and one to apply to our individual lives. That afternoon, Rob and I joined Pastor Rick and Ryan at the SLU tennis courts. The idea was to have a nice competitive game where we (Rob and I) would come out victorious. We did have a nice competitive game but the outcome was not what I nor Rob had anticipated. Pastor Rick and Ryan beat use soundly--3 sets to 0. So congratulations to the winner, and we will see you on the court again to exact some revenge!

Restriction Endonucleases

2006-02-10T08:03:00.000-08:00

Currently 11am...I am finishing my work here at Clarkson before the winter break begins. Looking at the clock, I am acutely aware of the impending arrival of 3pm. For at 3pm, I have committed myself to the establishment of Shapes and Colors, where a Miss Carina Sinclair will be waiting with scissors and razor in hand.

Nucleic Acid Hybridization

2006-02-08T20:01:00.000-08:00

Last night my father and I crossed the boarder into Canada to watch a Junior A hockey game between Ottawa and Cornwall. Ottawa's starting goalie that night was Greg Richardson, my good friend from Higley Flow. Although Ottawa lost the game, it was fun to see him play.

The first picture is of Greg skating out onto the ice after the second intermission. If you have not had the occasion to meet Greg, make it a priority to seek him out and introduce yourself. He is a great guy and fun to know. He is a talented goalie and golfer and enjoys the company of people. A special note to the female reader...this kind of guy does not come around all of the time, and he will not be single forever...

The second picture shows the dinner we enjoyed while watching Greg. This is the typical meal available to the hockey fan in any rink around the country (minus the professional venue). Other than the slight variation of maybe some fries with gravy, fried dough, or popcorn...this is what you stand in line for during intermissions...an under cooked hotdog and luke warm hot chocolate. Unappealing you may think...well think again! The "real" hockey fan loves this ice rink cuisine. The common, minimal menu and the friendly service is what the hockey community has grown to embrace...so any game without these ingredients is just...well...not a hockey game that I want to be apart of...

186lbs
22
0

night time

2006-02-06T21:35:00.000-08:00

The night is escaping into early morning and I am still up at my computer. The demands of a full science course load are at times overwhelming. A good lesson in prioritizing my time could be learned, however, I feel like I go through this life lesson all of the time. Perhaps it is a cyclical life lesson...one that I must endure time after time.

Operation Summer Wedding

weight: 186lbs (-3lbs, net 0lbs)

pushups: 22 (+1, net 1)

Subway Sandwiches: 1/2

Superbowl Sunday

2006-02-05T20:23:00.000-08:00

Well, I must first congratulate the Steeler Fandum. A great game and a great story. Speaking of stories, I attended the Stories' Superbowl party and had a fabulous time. As usual they were a great host and wanted to thank them for opening up their home.

The pictures above are taken in the basement of 42 East Main. Pre Superbowl, my father and I were working on an Adirondack chair. On some of those long winter nights we venture down to the basement to put a couple of hours into the construction and restoration of Adirondack chairs for the cabin at Higley. Tonight, we completed the back leaving only the arms to finish. As you can see there are numerous other pieces that will be assembled into another chair. In one shot the Doctor is pictured with a standard battery drill in his hand. I also wanted to draw your attention to the picture absent of my father. If you look closely you will see a long, rectangular box partially obscured with a black, plastic bag. That box contains about 75 high explosive fireworks smuggled in from South Carolina. The person that spearheaded this operation will be kept in confidence for reasons of protection and safety. The fireworks will be stored at this location until the unveiling of their explosive power and awe inspiring color July 4th at the Higley Lake.

Those following my progress in Operation Summer Wedding, here are the stats for today--Sunday 2/5:

weight: 189lbs

pushups: 21

Subway Sandwiches: 0

clean up

2006-02-03T08:14:00.000-08:00

Friday...Mom returned last night to an orderly house. However, no food in the fridge, so we must take a demerit on that point. The week in school is just about finished, and tonight I am off to the hospital to work the evening shift. Not the greatest week at school...nothing too serious, I just do not feel that I performed to my full capability. Two exams and some homework that I was not too excited about. A thorough weekend of studying should turn that right around. Well, I suppose that I should watch that football game I am continually seeing advertised on Sunday.

I believe a proper introduction is in store at this point. The dog's name that you see photographed here is Otis Longshanks. Truly a wonderful dog...perhaps my best friend (a little side note on the my best friend comment: the canine's genome has been completely mapped. Scientists were trying to identify the gene that is responsible for the loyal characteristics of the dog. There actually maybe a genetic reason the dog is referred to as "man's best friend". More on this topic in the near future.). He accompanied me on my run and returned to the house filthy. Otis had a great time exploring the forest and river bed as I ran, but when we got home he was too dirty to be roaming the house. I sent him right off to the tub from where he emerged clean as a whistle.

I have started to run. It is part of operation summer wedding. My goal is to get myself in tip-top shape by the time my sister's wedding takes place. I ran with Bryan Crandall last week and again yesterday with Otis. Meager beginnings, but I must start somewhere. I hope to ramp my running up to 5 times a week for 40 minute intervals. My simple goals are to get to my target weight of 173lbs and to do 63 push-ups in one session. I think that these two things will prove to be good benchmarks of my physical condition. Currently my body weight is 186lbs and I can do 21 push-ups. Follow my progress, as I daily shed pounds, gain more strength, and buy low calorie, low fat sandwiches at Subway.

all men on 42 main

2006-01-27T09:21:00.000-08:00

Here at the Nordberg household the absence of the matriarch is really being felt by all of the inhabitants. All of the rooms are filled with dirty clothes, draped over chairs, dangling from dresser draws, and piling high to obscure the floor. I know some of the men made a special trip up to the mall to purchase some socks and boxers to sustain themselves for another week. I just want to warn the reader at this point...some of the details and imagery to follow may not be suitable for those that pride themselves on keeping an orderly household. The shock and disbelief of the disparaging conditions created by an all male household may bring you to a dark place that you have never been to, nor ever imagined you would go. So please...continue at your own risk, for some of these things will make you question everything you were raised to believe. Your fragile and naive mindset may be destroyed...reduced to confusing pieces of what you once regarded as the home. Apart from the worn clothes strewn around the house, there is also the situation in the kitchen. At this point, all of the plates, cups, glasses, and bowls have been used. The china cabinet has been raided and of the contents exhausted. Every substitute for a plate has been exploited...be it a saucer plate, frying pan, skillet, butter tray, tupper ware, or serving platter. The other morning I used my mother's mixing bowl to eat my cereal. At the point when we were drinking out of vases and eating cereal out of old coffee cans, we all looked at each other and commented that this was unacceptable. When we held a meeting to discuss some solutions to our problems, an anonymous vote went up that we go to BJs and purchase plates and cups...the bare essentials to get us through a couple more days. Now, we are nearing the end of that reserve and are completely at a lose as to what the next step should be. The food condition is no better. After all of the left overs had been eaten, we turned our attention to the cookies and ice cream that remained from the holiday season. Cereal was our main staple, but we had to start eating it with water. Now that the main rations have been used up, we are getting pretty creative. This morning I had some almond chips complemented with some peanut butter. I think that tonight I may finish off the ketchup, mustard, and chocolate sauce as a combination on the last of the bread. As you can see, conditions here are pretty dim. Though some of the men's spirits are still pretty high, I know that we are approaching a desperate time. Daily we longingly gaze out of the window for the return of Mother...for only she can save the family from the certain havoc that will soon take over.

Hello Out There

2006-01-24T18:19:00.000-08:00

Okay...well, I am back now and excited to start blogging again. As you all know, I went through a bit of a hiatus...a respite if you will...from my blog page. With some well deserved rest and a new year upon us, I feel refreshed and ready to go again. I feel a renewed sense of purpose and direction for my blog page. I feel alive with zeal for my blogger...perhaps a sensation my month-long sabbatical brought about. There is a certain 'je ne sais quoi' about me now. Now, this sabbatical I speak of did not consist of me just sitting on the couch watching Oprah and eating bon bons...no; it was filled with much more than that. I experienced NYC again--an event that never gets old. I enjoyed great times with my family. We got to watch an NHL game, clap and stomp along to STOMP, experience the Rockettes, bump elbows with the city commuters on the subway, shop along 5th Avenue, and many other fantastic things that would demand volumes to describe. From NYC it was off to Santa Fe for me. I landed in ABQ on Monday January 2nd and the wedding week festivities began. My great friend Oliver from Wheaton was getting married and I was standing as a grooms man. Quite an honor for me. A little background to this friendship: Oliver and I lived on the same floor of the Fisher and MacEvans dormitories for the first three years at Wheaton. The fourth year we bunked in together in an off-campus apartment. We also played ice hockey and roller hockey together during the four years of college. Oliver is pictured with his now wife Summer above. Anyone in attendance at my sister's wedding will certainly meet this fine chap...along with a number of other Wheaton fellows. Should be a great time...my Wheaton side clashes with my Upstate NY side. I believe I have three other pictures to address. There are two of Ethan. In one, he is showing off his talent for the violin. In the second one, he is photographed just prior to being swept away by the crowd in Rockefeller Center. Notice the fabulously large Christmas tree in the background! The final picture is of me and two other grooms men for Oliver's wedding. I believe this is part of the reception. Anyway...great times over the break. I am excited to be back. I am always open to comments and suggestions of how to improve my blog page. Until the next time...

1st day NYC

2005-12-28T21:01:00.000-08:00

Friday morning, and we have just returned from a wonderful breakfast at Oscar's. Okay...Essentially what we have here is the Nordberg family gathering for a picture after the NY Rangers beat up on the NY Islanders (6-2). This was our first day in NYC...after checking into the hotel, we headed for Long Island and watched a hockey game. It was a fun game to watch, though we had to endure great lengths of profanity...drunkards!

Christmas Rounds

2005-12-26T22:16:00.000-08:00

Okay...a lot to document in a short amount of time. It is Tuesday morning and my parents, Ethan, and Elizabeth have left for NYC. Chris and I will be leaving shortly...once we get packed up. This may seem like a last minute packing job, but I assure you, I have everything under control. First, let me address the two pictures...they were taken at the Richardson's house. The one on the left portrays three generations of dogs; the baby Dylan, the adolescent Otis Longshanks, and the senior Rudy. The three dogs had an absolutely delightful time sharing and reliving the adventures they have had this winter. Dylan and Otis had never experienced a winter's snow, and were wide-eyed with excitement, hanging on every word of Rudy's stories of winters past. The second picture is of Otis demonstrating his "dancing bear" trick for onlookers. He is currently working on a new repertoire of tricks but felt uncomfortable showing them off that night...he confided in me that his new tricks were not yet perfected and wanted to wait for the right time to unveil them. I obliged and made no mention of them that night. The Christmas day began with the Nordbergs having to awake at the early hour of 8am in order to field Christan Skoglund's phone call from the desert. He had sent a number of gifts and wanted to be on the phone as we opened each one. A wonderful Christmas breakfast followed, complete with cinnamon buns, eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, coffee, and juice. I commented that it was in the top five breakfasts prepared by Madame Nordberg, and with partially filled mouths, an agreeing chorus of grunts and mumbles ensued. A period of relaxation and rest concluded the morning. The early afternoon found me making my Christmas rounds to a couple of families. My first stop was the Sinclairs. I was welcomed with open arms and merry cheers. The one low point was finding out that Mrs. Sinclair was going to be side-lined for about 9 months. However, she did seem to be in good spirits...perhaps that was due to the pain medications. I did my best to encourage her and assured her she would be back up again in no time. As I drifted from room to room, I found Danica teaching her innocent sisters a "form" of canasta. The canasta rule breaking were so offensive that I could not interfere and had to leave the room. Those girls will require a lot of reconditioning if they were to ever want to learn the proper rules and etiquette of the game. I formidable task that even I, a canasta dignitary would be hesitant to undertake. Else where, I found girls preparing coffee and the Christmas dinner, Carina cutting her siblings' hair, and movie watching. Then I stumbled into the den of the men, hunched over in their seats madly pressing combinations of buttons, in efforts to defeat their opponent in a Game Cube tennis match. I accepted an invitation to play and quickly beat Merrick and Pastor Sinclair. Then I made an enormous blunder, choosing the ghost as my player. Daniel destroyed me, and I ran out of the house with my confidence shattered. My next stop was the Kinnen's household. I greeted everyone and made myself comfortable at the game table. That evening's game was Green Apple Red Apple. After a couple of rounds, my bloodpressure was rising and I knew that this was not a game for me. Completely at the mercy of the drawing player's whim, I knew that I was never going to excel at this game. I finished the game with pride and segwayed into a conversation with Mr. and Mrs. Kinnen. As the dinner bell sounded, I ducked out of the house and drove home. I had a wonderful time with everyone and look forward to another rounding next year.

return from snowy adk

2005-12-23T19:42:00.000-08:00

The Student Prince has returned from the city...complete with bombastic greetings and wild tales of his treacherous drive through snowy ADK. With the arrival of the Sultan of Students, the good times have officially begun.

2005-12-22T18:45:00.000-08:00

Pictured right to left:
"Little" Dave Thompson, "Big" Dave Thompson, Blake Lindner, Ashley, and myself.
Picture taken at Blake's parent's house. Blake is the finance of Big Dave Thompson...wife to be on May 27th. The occasion was an engagement party held at the Cincinnati Country Club. Great times were had by all, and many memories were made. The five of us and a couple of stragglers closed down the party the night before at about 1:30am. The two Daves and I had not seen each other since we graduated from Wheaton in 2002. The Daves disappeared to Russia only to resurface in Cincinnati. Big Dave works for American Financial, Little Dave works for Samaritan's Purse, Blake was working for Tiffany's in NYC, and Ashley works for Goldman Sachs. The weekend in its entirety was a great time to reconnect and meet Dave's future wife. Congratulations Dave!

settling down

2005-12-21T19:36:00.000-08:00

I am back at home and trying to get rested. I have been in Cincinnati and NYC with no access to the internet...the one draw back to blogging. I have much to write about, but this is neither the time or the place to do it. I have to figure out how to down load pictures so I can show photos with my stories. Well, another day at the hospital tomorrow...that will make four in a row with a fifth on Friday. I am really trying the full-time employment thing out this week.

11am

2005-12-15T07:45:00.000-08:00

It is now about 11am and I am not singing another tune...I still have to complete my anatomy lab book. That entails about 40 questions that I have no interest in answering. I had to cancel my meeting with Pastor Rick and I don't think that I will be going to work either. I really have not thought about it, but I am leaving for NYC today...I probably should begin to consider a preparation period. Well, off to my lab book.

days

2005-12-14T16:15:00.000-08:00

Fatigue has really set in...7:30pm currently and I am beginning to study for my one remaining final. With four consecutive 3:30am bedtimes and another looming, my spirits are low. I have packed up my bag and about to leave for Clarkson. I am afraid if I stay here in my room, the lure of my bed will be too strong to overcome. I will be departing tomorrow for Cincinnati, by way of NYC. I am excited to see my friends and my brother. It seems like a lifetime away...I am sure I will be singing a different tune 11am tomorrow morning with everything done.

School

2005-12-13T10:22:00.000-08:00

Mid day now and I have just finished taking my Biochemistry final. I am completely finished with that class and Molecular Biology. My class average in Molecular Biology ended up being a 89.07%. I stopped in to see the professor today to see what he set an A at...a 90 was his response. I guess that that translates into a B+. I am a bit frustrated, but I have a plan. I will methodically review all of my tests, labs, and homework for the class in an effort to unearth some points that I was not awarded. There must be something...all I need is .43%. May the search begin...well, after I get a little respite...another 3am night last night has me feeling a bit fatigued.

A Blogger is Born

2005-12-12T06:06:00.000-08:00

With the completion of this entry, I will have already fulfilled the expected number of entries Danica had prophesied. With a fresh snow blanketing the property, I am a bit hesitant to don my boots, gloves, and hat and head out to prepare my car for departure. I awoke at 9am this morning...a sleep in if you will. I thought that I would treat myself to a little more sleep, seeing that I went to bed at 3am. Why up until 3am you may ask...well, I was studying. By staying up past 12 midnight, I crossed the threshold of finals week. Am I prepared? Well, no. Not right now, but I will be. I am the come-back kid...a title that I was adorned with following some last minute educationally based performances. So, as I enter the last week of tests, keep me in your thoughts and prayers, and I will see you on the other side.

Am I a Blogger?

2005-12-11T12:40:00.000-08:00

Back at home, I am exploring my blog page that Ryan Dunphey was so kind to set up for me. I have found myself at the posting page, so I guess I am supposed to write something...perhaps a brief account of the story of how I was embraced into the blogger fraternity. Well, the idea began to develop roots as I sat around the Dunphey's table. I was being wined and dined at the Dunpheys, when Ryan seized an opportunity to introduce me to the blogger phenomenon. Pausing from her conversation with Liz, Danica flippantly remarked that I would write at most three entries. Her words struck me to my core. I leaned back in my chair and began to muse over her remarks. A moment later I sat straight up and declared that I was going to become a blogger, and a faithful blogger at that. After my declaration, a calming feeling began to envelope me...with a slight cock of my head and a smile, I said to myself..."you have found something good Jon, you have found something good......."

A Blogger

2005-12-11T11:34:00.000-08:00

May the blogging begin...