I was there when...

I was in NYC this past weekend for a wedding. The wedding was fun. I didn't know the bride (her name was My) or the groom (his name was Mo), but Amy did, so we went. It was a very interesting mix of Asian and Arabic traditions (including belly dancers and no actual ceremony to sit through.) It was nice.

One night while we were there, we were having dinner with Dawn, my godmother, and we started playing the 'I Was There When' game. You know, 'I was there when Gretzky and Messier were both playing on the Rangers at the same time and played against Dominik Hasek.' (I really was there, by the way, at the Gardens. The game ended in a 1-1 tie and proved, to me, that Hasek was just as great as Gretzky.) Dawn had a lot more "I was there's," but then she brought up game 7 between the Yankees and the Red Sox in 2003. I was there.

I had just moved in with Dawn in NYC. There was a lot going on behind the scenes with the Yankees and Red Sox that year...a lot more drama than normal. There had been that fight where Pedro Martinez showed what a jerk he is. Dawn decided to take me to the game, even though she took me to the one the night before (the Yankees lost that one) and she had all her friends calling and offering her tons of money for this ticket. Through most of the game the Sox were up, and I had to convince myself that it was OK if the Yankees lost. It meant that they would't go to the World Series, and Boston would, but the Cubs still had a chance to make it to the World Series, and if they made it, I wanted them to win (yes, even over the Yankees), so I thought maybe God was letting the Sox win so the Cubs could eventually win the World Series. The other die hard Yankees fans with season tickets around me didn't really see it that way. Around the 8th inning they were doing everything they could to get the Yankees to win. Dawn had eaten the peanuts she had to eat at every game. The guy in front of her, Gino, was rocking back and forth so hard I thought he'd fall out of his seat and end up right on home plate. The game was tied 5-5 going into the 9th. And all through the 9th. Then going into the 10th. And the 11th. I was tired. (Yes, this is about me. I'm sure the players were tired, too, but they could have ended the game a million times before the 11th inning). And hungry and thirsty, but I couldn't leave my seat. And I had to go to the bathroom. And I had been on my feet since the 8th inning. Aaron Boone, who hadn't done anything all year except miss grounders, drop pop-ups, and strike out, came up. I was about to sit down, when all the sudden I saw the ball fly up to about our level (Dawn's seats are in the 2nd tier). The next few minutes are kinda a blur, but I remember screaming, and jumping (how safe is that, really? All those people jumping up and down in a stadium that's falling apart to begin with?) and hugging Gino and Dawn and everyone else around me. And then Todd, Dawn's friend with seats 4 rows down and 1 section over, was in front of us, screaming and jumping. I have no idea how he got there. He must have climbed over people, or under people, I guess. I missed Boone running around the bases, but I saw the whole team run out and jump on him when he got back to home plate. It was so cool. And I can say, "I was there when Aaron Boone hit a home run to beat the Red Sox in game 7."

I hate Physics...even more

Each week my professor posts an assignment on our class website. Each problem comes with a hint link, a link to the text, and then a place to put the answer. You have 4 tries to answer the question right, and then you're done. I normally get them right on the first or second try, thanks to Amy's help.

This week, I had Amy help me (read "do my") physics homework. She's a dentist and had to pass physics to get into dental school. We tried the first question and couldn't get it, so went on and finished the assinment.

I read the book, the hint, the links to the text, and counldn't get the 1st problem, so I blogged it.

Lisa tried to do it. She's a nurse. She's (i'm assuming) taken physics and is pretty smart.

Scott (an engineer, a.k.a. physics geek) came up with 2 different answers. Neither one worked, although he's positive the 2nd one was right.

My professor couldn't answer the question in class, because "that's a question for office hours" which are conveniently held AFTER THE ASSIGNMENT IS DUE!

I hate physics.

I HATE PHYSICS!

Can anyone figure out this problem? I'll give you free passes to the circus if you can...


A rocket is fired at a speed of 94.0 m/s from ground level, at an angle of 43.0 degrees above the horizontal. The rocket is fired toward an 31.8-m high wall, which is located 40.0 m away. By how much does the rocket clear the top of the wall?

THE CIRCUS IS COMING!

One of the supply reps came by the office today and dropped off about 100 passes to the circus. I think we were supposed to give them to patients, but we give our patients much better stuff (narcotic prescriptions and stuff like that), so I took them all. I have a bunch of buy one get one free adult passes and free kids under 12 passes. The only thing is, you have to use the passes on April 2 at either noon or 5 pm, and you have to show up an hour before the show at HSBC Arena and buy your tickets, so you get whatever's leftover. But, I think I might go. If anyone else wants to go let me know. We can make a day of it. And you can protect me from the clowns...they're creepy.

Wow...

Can anyone figure out how this works? I remember seeing it a few years ago and spending time figuring it out, but I'm at work (on lunch with some Mighty to eat), so I don't have the time to spend on it right now...Let me know what you come up with. I don't like that my computer seems smarter than I am.

http://http://trunks.secondfoundation.org/files/psychic.swf

Phoeby

Esther has a blog now. If she can have a blog, and update it regularly, with her amazingly busy life, why don't I update mine? Well, the reality is, I'm lazy. No, seriously. Plus, Esther has a job where she works at a desk with a computer that has internet access so she can update her blog at work. I work at a job where I don't have a desk. I don't even have a chair, unless I ask a patient to stand up for a few minutes because my feet hurt and it's my turn to sit down. Dad hates it when I do that, though, so I've tried to stop.

Anyway, read Esther's blog. It's frequently updated with great pictures of Julia.

I'M #1!

Maybe I was born on the wrong day...besides bossing people around, I don't think "Originator" explains me very well. What are you?

Birth Test


Your birth date describes who we are, what
we are good at and what our inborn abilities are. It also points to what we have
to learn and the challenges we are facing.

To figure out your
Birth Number, add all the numbers in the birth Date together, like in the
example, until there is only one digit. A Birth Number does not prevent you from
being anything you want to be, it will just color your choice differently and
give you a little insight.

Example March 20, 1950 3 + 20 + 1950 =
1973 1 + 9 + 7 + 3 = 20 2 + 0 = 2

Keep going until you end up with
a single digit number. 2 is the Birth Number to read for the birth date in the
example. _________________________________________________________________

#1 THE ORIGINATOR

#2 THE PEACEMAKER

#3
THE LIFE OF THE PARTY

#4 THE CONSERVATIVE

#5 THE
NONCONFORMIST

#6 THE ROMANTIC

#7 THE INTELLECTUAL

#8 THE BIG SHOT

#9 THE PERFORMER

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#
1 - THE ORIGINATOR 1's are originals. Coming up with new ideas and executing
them is natural. Having things their own way is another trait that gets them as
being stubborn and arrogant. 1's are extremely honest and do well to learn some
diplomacy skills. They like to take the initiative and are often leaders or
bosses, as they like to be the best. Being self-employed is definitely helpful
for them. Lesson to learn: Others' ideas might be just as good or better and to
stay open minded.

Famous 1's: Tom Hanks, Robert Redford, Hulk
Hogan, Carol Burnett, Wynona Judd, Nancy Reagan, Raque l Welch.

#2
- THE PEACEMAKER 2's are the born diplomats. They are aware of others' needs and
moods and often think of others before themselves. Naturally analytical and very
intuitive they don't like to be alone. Fri! endship and companionship is very
important and can lead them to be successful in life, but on the other hand
they'd rather be alone than in an uncomfortable relationship. Being ! naturally
shy they should learn to boost their self-esteem and express themselves freely
and seize the moment and not put things off.

Famous 2's: President
Bill Clinton, Madonna, Whoopee Goldberg, Thomas Edison, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

# 3 - THE LIFE OF THE PARTY 3's are idealists. They are very
creative, social, charming, romantic, and easygoing. They start many things, but
don't always see them through. They like others to be happy and go to great
lengths to achieve it. They are very popular and idealistic. They should learn
to see the world from a more realistic point of view.

Famous 3's:
Alan Alder, Ann Landers, Bill Cosby, Melanie Griffith, Karen Roundbutt, Salvador
Dali, Jodi Foster.

# 4 - THE CONSERVATIVE 4's are sensible and
traditional. They like order and routine. They only act when they fully
understand what they are expected to do. They like getting their hands dirty and
working hard. They are attracted to the outdoors and feel an affinity with
nature. They are prepared to wait and can be stubborn and persistent. They
should learn to be more flexible and to be nice to themselves.

Famous 4's: Neil Diamond, Margaret Thatcher, Arnold
Schwarzenegger, Tina Turner, Paul Hogan, Oprah Winfrey.

# 5 - THE
NONCONFORMIST 5's are the explorers. Their natural curiosity, risk taking, and
enthusiasm often land them in hot water. They need diversity, and don't l! ike
to be stuck in a rut. The whole world is their school and they see a learning
possibility in every situation. The questions never stop. They are well advised
to look before they take action and make sure they have all the facts before
jumping to conclusions.

Famous 5's: Abraham Lincoln, Charlotte
Bronte, Jessica Walter, Vincent Van Gogh, Bette Midler, Helen Keller and Mark
Hail.

# 6 - THE ROMANTIC 6's are idealistic and need to feel
useful to be happy. A strong family connection is important to them. Their
actions influence their decisions. They have a strong urge to take care of
others and to help. They are very loyal and make great teachers. They like art
or music. They make loyal friends who take the friendship seriously. 6's should
learn to differentiate between what they can change and what they cannot.

Famous 6's: Albert Einstein, Jane Seymour, John Denver, Meryl
Streep,Christopher Columbus, Goldie Hawn.

#7 - THE INTELLECTUAL 7
's are the searchers. Always probing for hidden information, they find it di!
fficult to accept things at face value. Emotions don't sway their decisions.
Questioning everything in life, they don't like to be questioned themselves.
They're never off to a fast start, and their motto is slow and steady wins the
race. They come across as philosophers and being very knowledgeable, and
sometimes as loners. They are technically inclined and make great researchers
uncovering information. They like secrets. They live in their own world and
should learn what is acceptable and what is not in the world at large.

Famous 7's: William Shakespeare, Lucille Ball, Michael Jackson,
Joan Baez, Princess Diana.

# 8 ! - THE BIG SHOT 8's are the
problem solvers. They are professional, blunt and to the point, have good
judgment and are decisive. They have grand plans and like to live the good life.
They take charge of people They view people objectively. They let you know in no
uncertain terms that they are the boss! They should learn to exude their
decisions on their own needs rather than on what others want.

Famous 8's: Edgar Cayce, Barbara Streisand, George Harrison, Jane
Fonda, Pablo Picasso, Aretha Franklin, Nostrodamus.

#9 - THE
PERFORMER 9's are natural entertainers. They are very caring and generous,
giving away their last dollar to help. With their charm, they have no problem
making friends and nobody is a stranger to them. They have so many different
personalities that people around them have a hard time understanding them. They
are like chameleons, ever changing and blending in. They have tremendous luck,
but also can suffer from extremes in fortune and mood. To be successful, they
need to build a loving foundation.

Famous 9's: Albert Schweitzer,
Shirley MacLaine, Harrison Ford, Jimmy Carter, Elvis Presley.