Movie Season

All the new movie trailers have me really excited for free time. Here is my "want-to-see" list for this season....so far:

OCTOBER:

Blindness

http://www.blindness-themovie.com/

The Secret Life of Bees

http://www.foxsearchlight.com/thesecretlifeofbees/

W.

http://wthefilm.com/

Changeling

http://www.changelingmovie.net/

Splinter

http://www.thesplintermovie.com/

NOVEMBER:

Twilight

http://twilightthemovie.com/

DECEMBER:

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

http://www.benjaminbutton.com/

FEBRUARY:

Push

http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/push/

Sick

I am sick with a cold/throat thing; really hoping it's not anything like strep throat. Unfortunately, it's going around the psychology department, and in particular the people in my classes. And since those are the people I spend my time with, of course my immune system couldn't keep up (stupid immune system). Anyway I'm loading up on vitamin C and vitamins in general and trying to stay away from anything too heavy or dairy...bleh.

On Monday Erin and I had a meeting with Dr. Mance about our joint publication (she is advising us) and the timeline for getting it finished. Because of how busy we are we only planned it out about half way and decided to review it later if necessary. Currently concept paper due monday -- including what we're studying, what analyses we're using, how we're using them, what implications does it hold for the future, what gap in literature are we filling, and why why why....lol.

I'll post the hypothesis we're analysing as soon as we narrow it down some, currently it's a bit vague/general.

Now sleep, sleep is a good thing.

Murder Mystery and Mayhem !!!

It's been very hectic this week, just with classes and trying to get everything situated. All was good until about Thursday when I realized I still needed an outfit for Saturday night's birthday party. Murder Mystery and Mayhem parties are themed and you spend a good portion of the night talking to others trying to figure out who the murderer is, like in Clue.

Well, my character was Veronica Lake from the 40s and 50s. First issue, I didn't know what people in the 40s and 50s wore....second issue, where to find an outfit in DC for under 4o bucks from that era....and thirdly which shoes??!! Which of course was the main part, because shoes are amazing.....yes yes I have a shoe problem, but on the upside I always have the right shoes (until I don't and have to go shopping!!!)

Ok so back on topic...I had to be Veronica Lake, she was the one that coined the peekaboo hair style. I ended up doing a non-curled version because hot rollers are not my thing, and were not cooperating in the least. Plus my hair is short so I was out of luck.

As far as the outfit goes...Erin, Katie, and I went shopping on Friday in Georgetown but totally failed to find a single thing. Ended up eating Johnny Rockets and going home empty handed. But it was okay!! Because I had a little black dress (yes, every woman should have one) and a green shrug I received from my friend Courtney in Chicago. I had no clue where I was going to wear it when I got it for my birthday, and now I know! It was great, the perfect outfit. Anyway pics...

And now on to class *WOOT WOOT* and a meeting....wait, scratch that and reverse it. hehe

October....already?

Picture!! (Erin on the left, me middle, and Sarah right)

Erin and I are working together to get a publication out; we have very similar interests and are becoming fast friends. It's awesome meeting new people!

I suddenly realized yesterday that it's October!! How crazy is that, time goes by wayyy too fast. I'm sorry it's taken a bit to update this time; I was studying for an exam that I had yesterday and making sure I was completely caught up in reading. Now I just have the grant reading to do for Dr. Mance and I'll be officially on the right time frame; I am not allowed to fall behind ever! Which reminds me...I'm officially working on two publications as the second author for Dr. Mance andddddd!!!!!! she's allowing this girl Erin and I to work together on a publication of

OUR OWN!! I'm so excited.

Still debating whether I'll have the time to work with Dr. Kearns on a study he's trying to reproduce with pigeons and short term memory. And I'm definitely working under Dr. Fantie on my thesis. BUSY BUSY...

Anyway here are some pictures I've been promising you all for a while:

Our Apartment building from the back (which is actually the front). It's eleven stories, and we're on the second....but our windows are on the other side, sorry.

Our kitchen! It looks small, and well, it is small, but it works just fine for two people. That's Laura at the stove.

Our apartment living room from a corner. The tv and Laura's door is on the right, and my room's door is on the left where you can't see. The doors you can see go to the front door and the laundry..hehe

This is a picture of part of the campus, including one of the buildings I have class in.

This is Hurst Hall, I have research psychology methods in this building...in the basement. But they are all beautiful buildings.

Pictures from James' graduation!! I ran across when unloading my camera..hehe