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[geolarson2]

I started college as a bio major, and wound up taking my MA in history instead. Sometimes when you start, you think you know what you want to pursue, but the great thing about GE is you have to test the waters in other places as well. So I found myself taking bio courses as well as psych, found I liked psych better. Then psych and anthro and found I liked both the physical anthro aspects (reminded me of bio) and the cultural ones. And then I took some classes in history, found I could bring in some cultural studies to it, toss in some social psych and sociology to try and understand what motivates people and next thing you knew I'd changed majors, again. Meh, its all good. 10 years from now you could be running that preschool, or working as a crime scene tech with a pathologist formerly known as Danielle FTV.

As for Dildo, I assume you're referring to Dildo Bugger? Frito Bugger's nephew? You know Frito, went on a quest with Spam and a couple other short fat foul-mouthed dudes, that big Stomper guy, that not-so-good magician, Goodgulf to, I think it was, something Sorehead lost. Remember? Sorehead's possy, the Nozdrul were chasing Frito, Spam, et al all around (except when they went underground and were chased by the Ballhog)? Sorry, I see the word "dildo" and two things pop into my mind: 1. that the word derives from diletto, to delight & 2. the Harvard Lampoon book, Bored of the Rings.

BTW, Godiva translates as "Gift of God" (Godgifu in Anglo-Saxon).

[rennaryann]

Originally Posted by geolarson2

I started college as a bio major, and wound up taking my MA in history instead. Sometimes when you start, you think you know what you want to pursue, but the great thing about GE is you have to test the waters in other places as well. So I found myself taking bio courses as well as psych, found I liked psych better. Then psych and anthro and found I liked both the physical anthro aspects (reminded me of bio) and the cultural ones. And then I took some classes in history, found I could bring in some cultural studies to it, toss in some social psych and sociology to try and understand what motivates people and next thing you knew I'd changed majors, again. Meh, its all good. 10 years from now you could be running that preschool, or working as a crime scene tech with a pathologist formerly known as Danielle FTV.

As for Dildo, I assume you're referring to Dildo Bugger? Frito Bugger's nephew? You know Frito, went on a quest with Spam and a couple other short fat foul-mouthed dudes, that big Stomper guy, that not-so-good magician, Goodgulf to, I think it was, something Sorehead lost. Remember? Sorehead's possy, the Nozdrul were chasing Frito, Spam, et al all around (except when they went underground and were chased by the Ballhog)? Sorry, I see the word "dildo" and two things pop into my mind: 1. that the word derives from diletto, to delight & 2. the Harvard Lampoon book, Bored of the Rings.

BTW, Godiva translates as "Gift of God" (Godgifu in Anglo-Saxon).

Thats cool I didn't know Danielle wanted to be a pathologist... my friends mom is one, it's definately an interesting and well paying career choice. And it's interesting you mentioned anthro, I took keep switching thoughts on what I want to be. When I took Biobehavioral Anthro it really threw me for a loop because I loved it and I thought great one more thing to add to the list of what I want to do when I get older lol. Well Ill figure it out eventually

As for the second part of your post, ya lost me I have no clue who Dildo Bugger is, I suppose I should google him... ok just googled and since I really am not a fan of Lord of the Rings that's probably why I never heard of it's parody. Plus it came out 20 years before I was born but that doesn't say much since I am an oldies buff when it comes to certain topics. Anyhoo I still just love that word

And I never knew that Godiva meant gift from god... how appropriate!

[mancocapac]

In reply to your journal entry about going to NYC, I have a friend performing in a play on September 2. I can't get away to go see her, but I would recommend it.

That's something you can do.

[mancocapac]

Originally Posted by mancocapac

In reply to your journal entry about going to NYC, I have a friend performing in a play on September 2. I can't get away to go see her, but I would recommend it.

That's something you can do.

Oops! I lied! There is no show on September 2. I read her announcement incorrectly.

Sorry!

[geolarson2]

Yeah, Lord of the Rings isn't for everyone. I read the 3 volumes when I was in 8th grade in 1 week, but then everyone was reading it (& I'm not keen on being part of a fad) so I found Bored of the Rings as kind of my way of poking a few jabs back at my friends (I guess that's what the guys form the Harvard Lampoon thought too--to be honest, the funniest part of the book is the authors' forward).

I bounced around early on in college. Anthro was wicked fun. I focused myself on cultural anthro though (but at the same time I did really enjoy spending a few days just observing the apes at the San Francisco Zoo & still find Lucy & now Ardi, et al really fascinating; maybe I see myself in them ...ooh-ooh ee-ee ah-ah-ah! lol). And yep, Ms D is working towards med school and pathology. I'm pretty sure she can do it.

You know the story of Lady Godiva? Based on a real person actually. The real Godgifu was married to an English earl back around 1000 years ago. I'm not sure if she really rode through Coventry naked or not, but I do like her spirit! She is actually a great-great-great (however many greats it takes to go back 1000 years) grandmother of Queen Elizabeth II, among others. I guess most people of English descent, and probably a good number of Continental Europeans are her offspring by now.

I never had a saltwater aquarium, although I was around them a lot when I was younger (my 1st, 2d & 4th jobs were at pet shops where I worked almost exclusively with the fish). I did have a 100 gallon freshwater which was fantastic, but when I moved 6 1/2 years ago I had to break it down & put it in storage (I've lived in 2d floor apartments since, and 100 gallons (or so) of H2O, plus gravel, plus stand, plus filters, powerheads, rocks & fish weigh a lot!). When I had it set up though I kept an 12" oscar, 18" black pacu, 18" plecostomus, 7" hoplo cat & a couple 5" red hooks, all Amazon fish.

As for the whole Costa Rica v NYC thing, his loss, your gain! I've never been to NYC (although my grandparents live upstate where my Mom was born), but in addition to the Met might you want to take in the Museum of Modern Art? I'm sure you'll have fun regardless, especially since you're getting to catch-up with old friends along the way.

Safe journeys, Ms R

PS I know you had to curtail your shoots because of the storm that petered out, but did you get to try that Canon you mentioned? I love Canon! Cheers

[rennaryann]

Originally Posted by geolarson2

PS I know you had to curtail your shoots because of the storm that petered out, but did you get to try that Canon you mentioned? I love Canon! Cheers

I did shoot with the 5d for photo and video last week, the preview images are still on my main page in case you want to check them out of me showering... it's better than anything I've come across and IMO better than anything out there It's like a magical camera

[geolarson2]

Originally Posted by rennaryann

I did shoot with the 5d for photo and video last week, the preview images are still on my main page in case you want to check them out of me showering... it's better than anything I've come across and IMO better than anything out there It's like a magical camera

To steal a line from TheDoctor, "Fantastic!" I love Canon. The 5d is way, way, way beyond what I could afford, but an instrument like that would well be worth giving a shot (ha ha, punny) once. I will have to pop by your site to see the results soonish! Cheers, Ms R!

[rennaryann]

Originally Posted by mancocapac

In reply to your journal entry about going to NYC, I have a friend performing in a play on September 2. I can't get away to go see her, but I would recommend it.

That's something you can do.

Well thank you for the thought And that night will be Phantom of the Opera That is my favorite play in the world!