Not everybody went to college to be POPULAR.

Posted on by lindsay
I started my one of my summer classes last Tuesday, and was immediately informed that I would need to form a group with my classmates for a series of large projects. Because of the condensed nature of the summer semester, the list of groups needed to be submitted by last Thursday's class. I generally have no problem finding a group to join or starting my own collection of lost souls, but I felt lazy and made no attempt to join the groups I heard forming around me that night.At the beginning of the class the following Thursday, the professor asked if everyone had joined a group. I waited for a moment, hoping that somebody else would say no, and then tentatively rose my hand. Because I was sitting in the front row of the class (how dorky are thee, let me count the ways), I was unable to see if ...continue reading.

I ate a live bat for dinner, okay? Stop looking at me like that.

Posted on by lindsay
I had class tonight for a solid, painful, dragging three hours. This is the second time this week that I have had this class, and both times, I have suffered the embarrassment of having my stomach emit a cacophony of unusual and loud noises. I'm certain you've been there at some point; you're in a meeting or a class and suddenly an ungodly noise issues forth from your torso. You don't know if anyone else heard, but just to be on the safe side, you turn horribly red, as if to confirm to EVERYONE around you that you were indeed the producer of the noise.During both of my three hour class sessions, my stomach and I have argued violently. I'm not sure exactly why - the noises sound as if I am moments from dying of starvation, but it could also be a far sinister cause as well, one that ...continue reading.

Mom, before you become irate, please note that I have an A- in this class.

Posted on by lindsay
I'm sitting in my finance class right now. Clearly, I'm studying hard, paying close attention, and taking diligent notes. However, I generally don't even bother coming to this class, so I think my mere presence here is adequate for today.What amazes me about this professor is that she calls role at the beginning of each class. This would make sense if she were using that as a way of awarding or deducting participation points, but she's not. Our entire grade is comprised only of four exams and four homework assignments. So why take attendance? Who cares? Being that this is my first time coming to class in close to two months, with the exception of exam days, I'm surprised she even bothered to call my name.The frightening thing is that she knows who I am, and actually knows me by name. Considering that I've never had her before, I never ...continue reading.

George Mason Law, Class of 2009

Posted on by lindsay
While at work yesterday, I received a phone call from the assistant dean of admissions at George Mason University School of Law offering me admissions to the full-time program beginning in fall of 2006. I squeaked with joy, and then sprinted to Caitlin's desk and tearfully shrieked, "I GOT IN!". She exclaimed that we had to tell EVERYBODY, at which point I mentioned that by yelling loudly in an open office, I pretty much already had.I have been avoiding discussing the whole law school thing on here until I could report something positive, and yesterday gave me the opening I needed. Two weeks prior, after an incredibly intense week of waiting and checking the mailbox obsessively, I received my rejection letter from Georgetown Law. I never actually saw the offending letter, as Paul opened it and read it to me over the phone while I was at work, and I ...continue reading.

Lions and Tigers and….Goats?

Posted on by lindsay
The circus is at my school this week, which means that half of one of the parking lots is consumed with trailer and pens. Unfortunately, the whole compound is completely surrounded by highly-guarded fences. However, that did not stop me from coming within ten feet of four different tigers today, as well as seeing half a dozen elephants parade through the parking lot and into the Patriot Center.There were also camels, zebras, horses, and goats in this menagerie, which led me to wonder exactly what a goat does at the circus. What talent can a goat possibly posses? Zebras and camels are by nature interesting animals, and horses can perform stunts, but goats? What do goats do that is exciting? Can you recall any notable goats?That aside, between the circus and the Final Four, I am really starting to like Mason.