Hawk, Again

This morning, there was a hawk perched outside my apartment window. Sweet!

The GRE

I have begun studying for the GRE. Fortunately, I am finding that I know more math than I thought I did! Now, I have to start asking for letters of recommendation. Here I go....

Science Writing

I think I am going to begin applying to science writing programs this month. I'm a little scared, since I don't know what the job market will be when I finish -- assuming I get in somewhere -- but I think I have to try.

North by Northwest, and Art Deco

This past Friday night, I saw _North by Northwest_ at the Paramount Theater in Oakland. First, I love that theater. Being around art deco stuff makes me happy. Second, the movie was great! I haven't seen many Hitchcock movies, but now I would like to see more.

Soon To Be Published

My first article is ever so much more closer to being published! I am so excited.

Velociraptor!

Today, while walking to work, I saw a man get out of his car holding a foot-long model of a velociraptor, complete with base. He then started walking towards Industrial Light & Magic. That made my morning.

Steven Pinker!

Last night, I went to a Steven Pinker lecture at San Francisco's Jewish Community Center. He spoke about his latest book, titled "The Stuff of Thought." I had read his book titled, "The Language Instinct," years ago, and loved it, so I was very excited to see him in person. And, as I expected, the talk was amazing. I especially enjoyed the psychological and linguistic theories of swearing. What a night...