This has been a lovely day. Operating Systems was declared optional, so instead of waking myself at 7:50, I got to sleep in 'til 9:45. Chapel was entertaining, and I went to physics. CAPA was canceled for this week, so Forringer talked about relativity all class. Very interesting stuff. At one point, he mentioned that if a runner were to hit the speed of light, it would appear to us that he would freeze, all bodily functions stop, and would be generally amusing to look at (if we could see him, that is). One bright student from the other side of the class asked, "Can we do a demo?" much to the amusement of yours truly (and many others in the class).
I find the crew at lunch and am immediately, Ardith hands me a card from her mother. I was quite astounded. I am quite grateful for the words of wisdom from everyone's favorite "Ma." After finishing off my lunch, I joined Scott, Randy, and Ardith in a game of Dutch Blitz, which I have played under many different names with normal decks of cards before. When Randy left to get lunch, we were joined by Fleetman. Good times all around.
At about 1:30, I decided I ought to write up my pre-lab report for my physics lab at 2:30. So I left the game with the others and sat by Rachel and Wheeler, copying words from handouts to my lab book. This is a pointless exercise if ever there was one. However, it certainly paid off in the end. At 2:30, I walked myself over to Glaske to finish off this class. When Mrs. Ruby finally showed up, she informed the three of us who were there that we need only 98 points (out of 110) to get an A in the class. That's not a typo. We really only need 98 points. Don't ask me how it works, but that's what she decided. I, being the astute fellow that I am, realized that I had 95 points thus far, and that the pre-lab write-up was worth three points. Doing a little quick arithmetic, I figured out that I could turn in my write-up and go home with an A. I double-checked this with Ruby, who subsequently checked my write-up, gave me three points, marked those and an A in her grade book, and sent me off.
I decided that I really ought to do something nice for Ma Hoyt, seeing as she did send me a birthday card, so I decided to post something. Finally. You're welcome. Make embarrassing comments as you will.
Posted by Gallagher at December 8, 2004 03:16 PM