I can't actually post my *HUGE NEWS* (not pregnant) yet because not all parties who should be informed have been informed, but I am joining the Baha'i House of Worship choir -- which isn't on the magnitude of *HUGE*, maybe more along the lines of *BIG*, but it's news, right? Kapono is 19 months-ish, Emiliano is plugging away at work and school (transferred this term to Northeastern Illinois University) and I am plugging away at the whole raising a child thing!
September 9, 2008
June 15, 2008
What I Learned This Past Year
In reflecting on what I learned this past academic year, I realized that it could be summed up briefly, and yet still accurately, in a few sentences:
1. Chemistry is all about electrons. Period.
2. Physics is about rules -- basically, how anything that exists as matter or energy is governed by rules.
Unless you're traveling at or near the speed of light. Then you need a new set of rules (which we have, thanks to Einstein).
Yep, that really does just about sum it all up.
1. Chemistry is all about electrons. Period.
2. Physics is about rules -- basically, how anything that exists as matter or energy is governed by rules.
Unless you're traveling at or near the speed of light. Then you need a new set of rules (which we have, thanks to Einstein).
Yep, that really does just about sum it all up.
June 13, 2008
I Did It!
I did it...I survived my first year pre-med. I didn't tell very many people this, if anyone (other than Emiliano and my siblings), but after my first week of chemistry and physics at Northwestern, I actually called the school to get the details on withdrawing from the program. It was just so daunting and intimidating and, well, really, really hard. I sort of breezed through school before (back in the day, right?) but this past year, I found myself really struggling academically and my confidence was shaken. But I did it!
Even though I am totally reconsidering the pre-med track, I am so proud of myself for having accomplished what I did -- succeeding in school as a new mom. I had no idea how challenging it would be and I have a newfound, profound respect for anyone studying and/or pursuing a career in the sciences (especially women and especially moms!) Although at times I felt like collapsing from exhaustion and frustration, I'm excited that I've learned a little bit more about our world and how it all works -- like, quarks and nucleons and why we *know* the universe is expanding and that the sun will eventually burn itself up (in 5 billion years or so).
I told Emiliano that I don't know what to do with myself now...it's still surreal that I don't have gobs of homework to agonize over and massive amounts of information to cram into my brain. I only just finished my last final this evening and it hasn't sunk in that I am a free woman. When I asked my friend, Rachel, what I should do over the summer, she said, "Have fun?" -- so, one of my goals is to take her advice!
Even though I am totally reconsidering the pre-med track, I am so proud of myself for having accomplished what I did -- succeeding in school as a new mom. I had no idea how challenging it would be and I have a newfound, profound respect for anyone studying and/or pursuing a career in the sciences (especially women and especially moms!) Although at times I felt like collapsing from exhaustion and frustration, I'm excited that I've learned a little bit more about our world and how it all works -- like, quarks and nucleons and why we *know* the universe is expanding and that the sun will eventually burn itself up (in 5 billion years or so).
I told Emiliano that I don't know what to do with myself now...it's still surreal that I don't have gobs of homework to agonize over and massive amounts of information to cram into my brain. I only just finished my last final this evening and it hasn't sunk in that I am a free woman. When I asked my friend, Rachel, what I should do over the summer, she said, "Have fun?" -- so, one of my goals is to take her advice!
May 8, 2008
Dear Blog
Dear Blog,
I miss you. I'm sorry for neglecting you for so long. Between being a mom, pre-med studies, and life, in general, I just haven't been able to keep up. I will keep trying. Love, Kim
I miss you. I'm sorry for neglecting you for so long. Between being a mom, pre-med studies, and life, in general, I just haven't been able to keep up. I will keep trying. Love, Kim
March 11, 2008
Do Fish Sleep?
We bought Kapono a betta for his birthday and since it's definitely past my bedtime, I've been looking at our new pet and wondering if it might be past his bedtime, too.
On my "to do" list (after ace-ing my finals next week) is to catch up on my blog. The most significant recent events were Kapono's first and my thirty-first (!) birthdays. Kapono turned 1 on February 9 and I turned 31 on March 9. (When I was in 9th grade, I decided on 9 as my favorite number for no apparent reason that I can recall).
More photos to come of Kapono in his glorious traditional Korean birthday gear (along with details of the ceremony, i.e. how my son is destined to have nice handwriting and become an emcee), but in the meantime, visit new momma Liza Bean's site for some beautiful pictures.
On my "to do" list (after ace-ing my finals next week) is to catch up on my blog. The most significant recent events were Kapono's first and my thirty-first (!) birthdays. Kapono turned 1 on February 9 and I turned 31 on March 9. (When I was in 9th grade, I decided on 9 as my favorite number for no apparent reason that I can recall).
More photos to come of Kapono in his glorious traditional Korean birthday gear (along with details of the ceremony, i.e. how my son is destined to have nice handwriting and become an emcee), but in the meantime, visit new momma Liza Bean's site for some beautiful pictures.
January 20, 2008
Why Do We Live in Chicago Again?
I ask myself this question every time we go home (Arizona) and during every winter season ever since we moved here 4+ (!) years ago. I just looked at the forecast for the week and every day is more than ten BELOW ZERO DEGREES. So, I'm asking myself and my husband, why? Why do we live in Chicago? Remind me please.
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