I had a post topic all lined up for today, but it's going to wait a few days. Right now, I'm going to tell you how I really know that Spring has arrived.
I am a college student. So, my seasons are usually broken up by when my classes are and I trudge to them no matter the season. During the Spring and Summer it's hot outside, but I need a jacket inside because the rooms are so flipping cold. Winter comes around and it's freezing (relatively, I get cold easy) outside and the classrooms are somewhere in the fifth circle of Hell temperature-wise. See my body's confusion here?
So, the real question is: how do I really know when Spring is here?
For me, spring is here when my teachers decide that it's too pretty outside to have class is a room. Fortunately, my home on campus (the plant sciences building) has a wee amphitheater behind it.
Today was that day. We had class outside in the sunshine. Spring really is here.
When is Spring really here for you?
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Teaser Tuesday: Snow Crash
Your mission should you choose to accept:
1) Grab the book you are currently reading.
2) Open said book to a random page.
3) Post two sentences from that page (no spoilers, please).
4) List the page number, title, and author of the book.
"Earth materializes, rotating majestically in front of his face. Hiro reaches out and grabs it."
Page 267 of Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson.
1) Grab the book you are currently reading.
2) Open said book to a random page.
3) Post two sentences from that page (no spoilers, please).
4) List the page number, title, and author of the book.
"Earth materializes, rotating majestically in front of his face. Hiro reaches out and grabs it."
Page 267 of Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Product Review: Fujifilm FinePix Z37
As promised, I'm getting to that camera. Now that you know the name of it let's talk specs.
Resolution: 10.oo megapixels
Zoom wide (W): 35mm
Zoom tele (T): 105mm (3x)
Flash modes: Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Movie Clips: 640 x 480 @ 30 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps
Self-timer: 2 or 10 sec
Storage types: SD/SDHC, Internal (18MB)
USB: USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec)
Battery: NP-45A Li Ion battery
Weight (inc. batteries): 125 g (4.4 oz)
Dimensions: 90 x 58 x 24 mm(3.5 x 2.3 x 0.9 in)
Color Options: Blue, Green, Purple, Black/Red, White/Red, White/Pink, and more.
I'm pretty much in love with this camera. It's an easy to use point and shoot style and fits perfectly in a pocket or purse. Remember those pictures in the last post? They were all from this wee camera on the flower setting. Not to mention it's cute as all get out. Mine's a very pretty shade of blue.
What kind of camera do you have?
Resolution: 10.oo megapixels
Zoom wide (W): 35mm
Zoom tele (T): 105mm (3x)
Flash modes: Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Movie Clips: 640 x 480 @ 30 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps
Self-timer: 2 or 10 sec
Storage types: SD/SDHC, Internal (18MB)
USB: USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec)
Battery: NP-45A Li Ion battery
Weight (inc. batteries): 125 g (4.4 oz)
Dimensions: 90 x 58 x 24 mm(3.5 x 2.3 x 0.9 in)
Color Options: Blue, Green, Purple, Black/Red, White/Red, White/Pink, and more.
I'm pretty much in love with this camera. It's an easy to use point and shoot style and fits perfectly in a pocket or purse. Remember those pictures in the last post? They were all from this wee camera on the flower setting. Not to mention it's cute as all get out. Mine's a very pretty shade of blue.
What kind of camera do you have?
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Plant of the Week: Not really just one plant...
But, a bunch of pictures I took today of random plants while walking. I'm very happy with the flower mode on my camera (more on the camera in a different post). So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the pretty flowers.
I hope you enjoyed these as much as I did!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Teaser Tuesday: The Outsiders
You know the drill.
"That's gold. Keep that way, it's a good way to be."
Page 154 of The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton.
"That's gold. Keep that way, it's a good way to be."
Page 154 of The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Shopping Haul: Claire's & Target
So, yesterday a friend and I spent some time shopping. I think we may have spent too much time in Claire's. Everything was so shiny/Alice in Wonderland-y/cute to not look for a while. Here's the haul.
From Claire's:
My favorite buy of the day. The tiny hat!
The *gasp* purse. I'm not a purse type of girl, so this is a step out of my zone.
Now, let' move on to target. A pair of super cute shoes. They're from Mossimo Supply Co. and can be found for $20 in store or at Target.com.
What has your haul been recently?
From Claire's:
My favorite buy of the day. The tiny hat!
The *gasp* purse. I'm not a purse type of girl, so this is a step out of my zone.
Now, let' move on to target. A pair of super cute shoes. They're from Mossimo Supply Co. and can be found for $20 in store or at Target.com.
What has your haul been recently?
Teaser Tuesday: Outlander [2]
I know I've been MIA for a week. Well... I was in California for Spring Break. I'm sorry but I'm also back. And, with me being back, it's time for Teaser Tuesday. And, yes I am STILL reading Outlantder. I slacked off while in California having way mucho fun with the fiance.
Your mission should you choose to accept:
1) Grab the book you are currently reading.
2) Open said book to a random page.
3) Post two sentences from that page (no spoilers, please).
4) List the page number, title, and author of the book.
"Shouldn't you be helping him?" I murmered to Murtagh, out of the corner of my mouth. He look surprised at the idea.
Page 222 of Outlander by Diana Gabaldon.
Share your teaser!
Your mission should you choose to accept:
1) Grab the book you are currently reading.
2) Open said book to a random page.
3) Post two sentences from that page (no spoilers, please).
4) List the page number, title, and author of the book.
"Shouldn't you be helping him?" I murmered to Murtagh, out of the corner of my mouth. He look surprised at the idea.
Page 222 of Outlander by Diana Gabaldon.
Share your teaser!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Teaser Tuesday: Outlander
Your mission should you choose to accept:
1) Grab the book you are currently reading.
2) Open said book to a random page.
3) Post two sentences from that page (no spoilers, please).
4) List the page number, title, and author of the book.
I accept.
Jamie, I had found out by accident a few days previously, had never mastered the art of winking one eye. Instead, he blinked solemnly, like a large red owl.
Page 358 of Outlander by Diana Gabaldon.
Share your teaser!
1) Grab the book you are currently reading.
2) Open said book to a random page.
3) Post two sentences from that page (no spoilers, please).
4) List the page number, title, and author of the book.
I accept.
Jamie, I had found out by accident a few days previously, had never mastered the art of winking one eye. Instead, he blinked solemnly, like a large red owl.
Page 358 of Outlander by Diana Gabaldon.
Share your teaser!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Plant of the Week: The Asteraceae Family
I know, I know, this post is super late and not on a Sunday. So, why not. Also, I may not post one this coming Sunday either (I'll be in California and attending the engagement party being thrown for T and I). So, off we go with the Asteraceae family, which most of you would know as the daisy family. Time for a pretty picture. And... GO!
Everyone likes a pretty picture, right? Now onto the fun stuff about this family.
- The Asteraceae family is one of the largest families of flowering plants with over 20,000 species. Now that's a lot of flowers.
- It is also sometimes called the Compositae family in reference to the type of inflorescence the flowers have.
- An inflorescence is the blossom arrangement of a flower and there are many types out there. Picture time, again! Just a few types of inflorescence.
- The daisy family typically has a composite type inflorescence, meaning that it is made up of many many many smaller flowers. Take number 10 from the first pretty picture. See those white petals on the outside? Those are actually individuals flowers called ray flowers. And, in the middle, that is also many tiny flowers themselves called disc flowers. Together, all of these tiny flowers make one beautiful composite flower.
- Sunflowers, dahlias, gerberas, asters, and black-eyed susans are all a part of this family.
- The leaves of the daisy can be eaten in salads. Yum!
I'll close this one out with more pretty pictures.
This last one is for a special buddy of mine. Lurve you, wench!
Everyone likes a pretty picture, right? Now onto the fun stuff about this family.
- The Asteraceae family is one of the largest families of flowering plants with over 20,000 species. Now that's a lot of flowers.
- It is also sometimes called the Compositae family in reference to the type of inflorescence the flowers have.
- An inflorescence is the blossom arrangement of a flower and there are many types out there. Picture time, again! Just a few types of inflorescence.
- The daisy family typically has a composite type inflorescence, meaning that it is made up of many many many smaller flowers. Take number 10 from the first pretty picture. See those white petals on the outside? Those are actually individuals flowers called ray flowers. And, in the middle, that is also many tiny flowers themselves called disc flowers. Together, all of these tiny flowers make one beautiful composite flower.
- Sunflowers, dahlias, gerberas, asters, and black-eyed susans are all a part of this family.
- The leaves of the daisy can be eaten in salads. Yum!
I'll close this one out with more pretty pictures.
This last one is for a special buddy of mine. Lurve you, wench!
Review: The Road
I'll get this out there now, I didn't like this book. I think what bothered me the most was that no one was given a name. Or maybe it was the gray depression of the whole thing. It was really a downer of a story. So, perhaps reading The Road right after another post-apocalyptic story wasn't the best of ideas.
But, even though I didn't like the book (maybe next time, I will), I will say that it was wonderfully written. It's my first read of a McCarthy book and you better believe that I'll be reading more of his work. He really knows how to tell a story and make you feel like you are the character you're reading about.
All in all, The Road is dark... really dark. So, if you take it on find a warm fire and some bourbon to keep you warm and close to the light.
Stats:
Author - Cormac McCarthy
Year Published - 2006
Pages - 287
Genre - Post-Apocalyptic
But, even though I didn't like the book (maybe next time, I will), I will say that it was wonderfully written. It's my first read of a McCarthy book and you better believe that I'll be reading more of his work. He really knows how to tell a story and make you feel like you are the character you're reading about.
All in all, The Road is dark... really dark. So, if you take it on find a warm fire and some bourbon to keep you warm and close to the light.
Stats:
Author - Cormac McCarthy
Year Published - 2006
Pages - 287
Genre - Post-Apocalyptic
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