Day Two hundred sixteen
by V.E. on October 20th, 2006
filed under 5reasons
- First Frost postponed, which means I don’t have to run the booth like I said I would, since I can’t do it the day it’s been moved to.
- Meeting with old people at an adult day care. Seriously, it was fun.
- Getting some work down on my history proposal.
- Galactica tonight!
- Payday is today.
My votes for the New Seven Wonders of the World
by V.E. on October 19th, 2006
filed under fyi, ladyamedeus
Vote for YOUR favorites here, at New7Wonders.
Great Wall of China (220 B.C and 1368 – 1644 A.D.) in China
The Great Wall of China was built to link existing fortifications into a united defense system and better keep invading Mongol tribes out of China. It is the largest man-made monument ever to have been built and is the only one visible from space. Many thousands of people must have given their lives to build this colossal construction. The Great Wall of China is incredible proof of Perseverance & Persistence!
Kremlin/St. Basil’s and Red Square (1156 – 1850) in Moscow, Russia
Built as a residence for Ivan I, the Kremlin was the official residence of the Czars until the 1917 Russian Revolution. Today, it still houses the President’s office. In front of the Kremlin is Red Square – an impressive and exuberant plaza which, for many people, is associated with the infamous May Day demonstrations. Rising from the square is St Basil’s Cathedral, built in the 1550s to commemorate Ivan the Terrible’s capture of the Mongol stronghold of Kazan. The Kremlin/St.Basil’s, is a representation of Fortitude & Symbolism!
Machu Picchu (1460-1470) in Peru
In the 15th century, the Incan Emperor Pachacútec built a city in the clouds on the mountain known as Machu Picchu (“old mountain”). This extraordinary settlement lies halfway up the Andes Plateau, deep in the Amazon jungle and above the Urubamba River. It was probably abandoned by the Incas because of a smallpox outbreak and, after the Spanish defeated the Incan Empire, the city remained ‘lost’ for over three centuries. It was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911. Machu Picchu is a symbol of Community & Dedication!
Neuschwanstein Castle (1869 -1884) in Füssen, Germany
Neuschwanstein Castle was built in a time when castles and fortresses were no longer strategically necessary. Instead, it was born of pure fantasy – a beautiful, romantic composition of towers and walls in the perfect setting of mountains and lakes. The combination of various architectural styles and intrinsic craftwork has inspired generations of adults and children alike. Neuschwanstein Castle is a great tribute to Fantasy & Imagination!
Petra (9 B.C. – 40 A.D.) in Jordan
On the edge of the Arabian Desert, Petra was the glittering capital of the Nabataean empire of King Aretas IV (9 B.C. to 40 A.D.). Masters of water technology, the Nabataeans provided their city with great tunnel constructions and water chambers. A theater, modeled on Greek-Roman prototypes, had space for an audience of 4,000. Today, the Palace Tombs of Petra, with the 42-meter-high Hellenistic temple facade on the El-Deir Monastery, are impressive examples of Middle Eastern culture. Petra is a great symbol of Engineering & Protection!
Stonehenge (3000 B.C. – 1600 B.C.) in Amesbury, United Kingdom
Construction of Stonehenge took place between ca. 3000 and 1600 B.C. With each stone weighing around 50 tons, it is regarded as a truly amazing feat of engineering. Although it is not clear who built the monument, nor for what purpose, it has been speculated that it was either a temple dedicated to the worship of ancient earth deities, an astronomical observatory or a sacred burial site. Stonehenge represents Intrigue & Endurance!
Sydney Opera House (1954 – 73) in Sydney, Australia
When the Sydney Opera House was finished in 1973, this landmark building – in the true sense of the expression, – put the whole continent of Australia on the world map. This building does not imitate or reflect what we generally imagine an opera house might look like, indeed, it is a completely abstract interpretation. The ability to create abstract art only developed after the invention of photography in the late 19th century, when painters first began to experiment with an abstract, cubist interpretation of reality. The Sydney Opera House reflects Abstraction & Creativity!
Day Two hundred fifteen
by V.E. on October 19th, 2006
filed under 5reasons
- This (somewhat) amusing article.
- Did NOT miss Greek Council (thanks to a friend reminding me).
- Didn’t have to chalk the school (as a way of advertising) because it rained.
- Taking that Modern S. Africa test and knowing more than I thought I would.
- Authentic Nigerian food and discussion about African elections for lunch today.
Day Two hundred fourteen
by V.E. on October 18th, 2006
filed under 5reasons
- Didn’t get as much done over break as I hoped, but more than I expected.
- Managed to pull off turning in a paper later without getting marked down for it.
- Realizing that having a suit that is fully lined is very important if I don’t want people to comment on my underwear.
- Michael Masterson’s Automatic Wealth for Grads.
- Learning more about myself as I learn about other people.
$160.52 and 12 HOURS of my time
by V.E. on October 18th, 2006
filed under ladyamedeus, personal, school
One hundred sixty dollars and fifty-two cents and 12 hours of my precious time.
I didn’t know where the train station and testing center were in relation to one another, so I had to buy a map of Harrisburg. Turns out there’s a bus that runs to Linglestown, where the testing center is. So I grabbed the next bus, which also happened to be the last bus on which I would arrive on time. Unfortunately, I miscalculated where I was when I got off the bus and had to walk over a mile (in the rain, and yes, it was uphill) to get there and ended up being half an hour late (instead of half an hour early, like I was supposed to be). The test itself was fine, although I didn’t do as well as I wanted/expected to (again). And I just CAN’T get over the fact that I paid to take a test. That’s incredible. It’s like selling water. Just inconceivable.
Finished the test on time and waited in the rain at a bus stop with no bench, overhang, or even pavement for almost an hour and a half. My shoes, of course, were soaked through by this time and I was actually warmer barefoot than with my shoes on. Got back to the train station in Harrisburg around 5:30 pm–FIVE minutes after my train pulled out. VERY frustrating, but luckily it wasn’t the last train of the night… Only, the next one was three hours later. Ugh. So I got some dinner and waited. I FINALLY got home around 9 pm and Nate graciously picked me up from the station in Lancaster around 9:30 pm so that I wouldn’t have to walk from there.
$130.00 GRE test
+
$10.80 round trip train ticket
$12.72 umbrella
+
$1.33 map of Harrisburg
$2.00 round trip bus ticket
$3.17 dinner
=
$160.52
AND
12 hours; roughly equivalent to $85 at $7/hour
Bleh. I’m glad to be back in the apartment with warmth and blankets and bed.
Ever wanted to be like Pollock?
by V.E. on October 18th, 2006
filed under entertainment, ladyamedeus, quizzes/surveys
Jackson Pollock, that is. Left-click to change colors.
Courtesy of ![[info]](http://stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small}
drcruel.
Day Two hundred thirteen
by V.E. on October 17th, 2006
filed under 5reasons
- Trip to Harrisburg.
- Being confident enough in myself to take the silly trip alone.
- Remembering to take a jacket with me to stay warm.
- Having enough money for an umbrella once I got there.
- Not being angry or worried about the test… or the rain.
