getting hyper

Monday, October 11, 2004

For the opposite reasons, I am enjoying the lack of writing this semester. In addition, the absent forced readings has allowed me to read for pleasure more often: something I enjoy highly. Otherwise, I cannot tolerate the course.

posted by Anonymous Monday, October 11, 2004

Sunday, October 10, 2004

Since this blog was initally designed for the Honor's Program, why not continue along the theme of honor's courses. While I am currently not particularily pleased with this semester's course, I am enjoying the homework assignment. Sadly I feel that this interest is a result the lack of opportunity to write this semester. I enjoy literature a great deal, but enjoy more than most things the opportunity to write essays. I loved Medical Ethics and Great Ideas for this reason. Hopefully I'll get to take Honor's great Ideas next semester to fulfill this void.

posted by Marianna Sunday, October 10, 2004

Thursday, September 23, 2004

Indeed you could have been utilizing your time in other faucets... perhaps you could have mathematically modeled how your level of interst decreases as the semester progresses or as the class progress. However to do such would entail that your level of interest actually does decrease. Instead I fear it begins low and remains in such a vale.

posted by Marianna Thursday, September 23, 2004

Thursday, September 16, 2004

Which of the following is the most depressing:

1. We spend approximately 5.3 years of our life eating.
2.We spend approximately 146.84 days of our life going to the bathroom.
3. I performed these calculations during the honors class out of boredom.

posted by Anonymous Thursday, September 16, 2004

Yeah, I apologize for that last post. I had no idea that the exam would be so tough. Forgive me for that one. ;-)
posted by Anonymous Thursday, September 16, 2004

Saturday, September 11, 2004

Biochemistry in my mind is the first class of the semester to cause you to worry more than necessary. Also, it will be incredibly stressful as the test grows nearer, and who knows if we will pass! :-(

*evil laugh*
posted by Anonymous Saturday, September 11, 2004

Wednesday, September 08, 2004

Biochemistry is an interdisiplinary science integrating chemistry and biology on the most fundmental levels of the pursuit collecting an understanding of life. Without addressing the fundmental rules that govern the basic interaction of molecules it is difficult to enter any discussion involving the purpose or function of life itself. That being said, it also difficult to discuss the relevence of time. This is because time in and of itself holds little more splender than the tetrahedral nature of a carbon atom. If those carbon atom simply bound into a lifeless entity (and no other element took over domininion of biology), organic chemistry would loose it's interest. Hence without life to appreciate scientific phenonmenon it remains realatively non fantastic and simply is. Time likewise becomes a meaningless entity if completely isolated from life. In conclusion, life must extist in order for time to be worth considering making biochemistry extremely pertinent to the discussion.

posted by Marianna Wednesday, September 08, 2004

Friday, September 03, 2004

Why must you bring biochemistry into the picture? Is that really necessary?
posted by Anonymous Friday, September 03, 2004

Wednesday, August 25, 2004

I f time is not constant, then can anything be considered such. Surely a logical answer might be God, but in a sense, God is outside of all parameters known to man, and therefore is not relavent to the discussion. Everthing that lives has some distictive characteristic that defines their current state, "living" (to be a tad redundant an unorginal). Biochemist might define this difference as a constant changing of energy or numerous other metabolic activities. Yet would a self sustaining machine which caries out complex chemical reactions be living as well? Many would argue that this is not the case. That being so, there still exist the queistion of what makes something living. Living things are unique in one sense only, and this one area is ambiguous though uniform through all forms. Given some strong uniform material exists, then why can it not be readily identified. Surely this is one of the most fundamental question humanity can pose. What makes, keeps, nurishes, and embesllishes this item we all possess?

posted by Marianna Wednesday, August 25, 2004

Saturday, August 21, 2004

You claim time is constant, but I severely beg to differ. Do you think weight is constant? I would hope not, as it depends on two things: mass and gravity. Both of which can change. Likewise, time is similarly relative, and can be altered to be different. For the one who travels near the speed of light, time is normal, but relative to us, he has slowed down our lives incredibly. Is this an act of God? Perhaps not, though he must play some role in it. I just want to specify that I disagree with the fact that time is constant. Figuratively speaking, too, it can speed up or slow down based on something as simple as our actions.

posted by Anonymous Saturday, August 21, 2004

Monday, August 16, 2004

If the earth were to have a pulse, that pulse could not be time. A pulse might indeed keep nearly perfect rythym, but this is never at a consistant tempo. Time on the other hand is constant and neither slows nor speeds. It is the perfect cruise control. Some divine being set it once, long, long ago, and it has contiued at the same speed ever since. It may appear at times as though time accelerates or slows to a bitter crawl--maybe even stops, but naturally as ever it keeps its perfect pace. Perhaps it is because it shows no desire to race nor has anygoal to statisfy except continuing its mission until the Master demands a halt.

It's been a little over 7 months since I've step foot in the buildings, breathed the air, seen the smiles, and felt the stress of Clarkson. Yet time has not failed once since my departure. Hence those seeven months has been spent--and filled with memories I will never call my own. This notion is sad and frightening--though warming as well. The most warming aspect is my desire to return. I don't know if it is the people, landscape, comfort of the academic setting or the activities, but Clarkson feels as much a home now as does my real home. Hopefully I won't be disappointed.

posted by Marianna Monday, August 16, 2004

Monday, August 09, 2004

A clear night speckled with stars and shimmering in the glow of a slivered moon is a spectcal of delight. Not only is the world covered in a soft and heavenly lumination, but the coolness of a cloudly sky ivigorates the very spine of spirit. Few things can surpass this moment of awe before the nightly rest demands collapse. That is except for rising to the same spectal. Rising to a moon and starfilled horizon may invoke even more delight--especially if the sun slowly rises and begins to one by one outshine the tiny distant suns. Slowing the pure still peace of night warms into the happy warm of life and day.

posted by Marianna Monday, August 09, 2004

Sunday, July 25, 2004

getting hyper

See link.
posted by Anonymous Sunday, July 25, 2004

Monday, July 19, 2004

Well, indeed your post is more of a relief than an embarrassment. If you truly felt I harassed you for some internal, evil joy, then I would begin questioning your motivations to date me. Still, I am glad you got a laugh at it, and I am even more glad you don't think I am one of those heartless souls...

On another note, well, wait a sec. I'm still at work, maybe I shouldn't continue this. Imagine, I am getting paid *censored* an hour to sit here and post to my weblog. Feels good, but it can't last.

I'm outta here. Keep smiling, Marianna.

posted by Anonymous Monday, July 19, 2004

Sig--I couldn't help but laugh at reading you post. For you benefit, I'll say that my last post here had nothing to do with you at all. Actually I was quite frustrated at some of the people I dealt with at work. This girl I work with pointed out that the store tends to get extremes of the spectrum of pleasantness. Either people are really friendly and polite or they are simply wretched. So, my post was just a mixture of my frustration over some of my experiences, and sincere questioning as to why people treat others in such a way. So in light of my post intention and actual subject--you last post didn't make much sense =)

posted by Marianna Monday, July 19, 2004

Saturday, July 17, 2004

Marianna, I'll be short and sweet. It's called flirting. You have a boyfriend, get used to it :-P.

Besides, many people merely use such mean words for the sake to get another's attention. If the behavior increases or is kept consistent, then there must be some sort of positive reinforcement going on. It may not just be intrisic motivation. Sometimes, external factors, such as reactions of others and of the targeted party, are the cause for such repetitive, obnoxious behavior. (that sentence had too many commas, didn't it?) Well, just be fair to how you categorize this behavior. Some truly enjoy causing the pain to others, while many simply enjoy the attention that is brought along with such "torture". Now, you know which it is in my case, but if you refer to others in addition (which I'm sure you do) then I cannot use this argument.

So, I guess this was quite the defensive post, huh? Sorry about that.
posted by Anonymous Saturday, July 17, 2004

Friday, July 16, 2004

Something I thoughoutly do not understand how individuals can enjoy being mean and rude to other. I understand that some people are just unhappy, and thus might unjustly treat others with less respect than they deserve. In fact when people are particularily rattled by misfortune and pain, mistreatment of others might not even be a concious decision at all times. However, am willing to argue that this is not the case with many individuals. Some seem to get sheer pleasure out of tormenting others, treating people as if they are below them, and seeing workers grow frustrated. This in and of itself does not make sense. Pain can not be something that is enjoyable, hence how can it be desirable to cause (hmm that isn't phrased quite right)? Yet perhaps the reason for thus is a desire to make oneself feel as though authority is obtained. Perhaps it makes and individual feel as though they are royal and thus happiness is acheived. I pray that I never fullfill my need for happiness through such means.

posted by Marianna Friday, July 16, 2004

Wednesday, July 14, 2004

"I like Marshmellows." - Homestar Runner

"They look the same but *cough* *choke*...sorry, must have gotten a toenail stuck in my throat!" - Marshie

These are some great quotes, and their geniusness has the capacity to outwit any female, especially the blond ones. Right Marianna? If you don't respond to this, I will assume you agree.

(There, let's see her ignore this one)
posted by Anonymous Wednesday, July 14, 2004

Tuesday, July 13, 2004

I've come to the conclusion that summer school is not something that I enjoy. Particularly at a community college, summer school is not fun. The library at ECC (Erie Community College)is not air conditioned. That's not the annoying part, though I do spend a signifigant amount of time in such places when school's in session. The major problem is that it is very difficult to study when only talking one class since it is hot, doesn't exactly feel real, and everthing is concentrated. In 2+ hours each class there is something like a week or so worth's of material. It is just difficult to absorb it all, and learn it really well. Maybe it's just because Ochem requires a lot of memorization as well as practice to really "get" it which therefore requires time. However I am guessing that most summer courses are like this.
posted by Marianna Tuesday, July 13, 2004

Monday, July 12, 2004

Ha, i've been winning for 5 days now. Victory, even temporary ones, can be so sweet. For you care not exactly about what will come up, for you have a nice cushion. One cannot get cocky though, as this leads to immediate failure. Still, I will remain slightly "high" because of my current success!

(Ha, let's see how she responds to this one...)
posted by Anonymous Monday, July 12, 2004

Wednesday, July 07, 2004

And yet many might say that Clarkson is a school specifically designed for the engineer, or perhaps the business student. For although Clarkson might encourage a wide range of skills to grow, the overall goal is still the same: to get a job, ultimately, in a scientific or technical area. It all depends on the perspective.
posted by Anonymous Wednesday, July 07, 2004

Right now I am studing at the the third college I'm taken classes at within the last "school year." Though this one is just a community college I've noticed several trends and differeces across educational schemes. First, universities are different than high school in that a major objective is often to culture a certain type of thought. Independent thinking, critical analysis, imaginative experimental acumen and the like are often advocated. Another major goal is to teach professional skills such as report writting, report reading, defense of opinions, hypothesis formulation, and constructive criticism of the works of others.

Clarkson appears to be very strong in all of these areas. However, it is my favorite thus far. Perhaps it is only so because all is so familar. However Clarkson tends to constantly challange its student in ways that AUT certaintly does not. Especially in biology and chemistry Clarkson seems to inspire students to consider continuing education after graduation. AUT on the other hand seems to assume students will find employment with a B.S. or certificate (I think that's the equivalent of a Associates degree for NZ). NZ might have more job opportunities for B.S. graduates, but I think the reason for such outlooks stems from the school itself. Clarkson trains scientist and engineers to develop new methods, discover new things, and always use intellect to expand the horizons of the human mind. Some other universities I fear are more geared toward job placement and specific job skills.
posted by Marianna Wednesday, July 07, 2004

Friday, July 02, 2004

Ah ha, I have a new quote from Marianna!

"I fear I fail...I...only utterly fail."
-Marianna Worczak

Perfect! Sorry, gotta love the power of the "...".
posted by Anonymous Friday, July 02, 2004

I fear I shall fail to heed my own advice. In fact, I have tried to set busy time aside for prayer and personal reflection only to utterly fail. This failure is the main reason for the post.
posted by Marianna Friday, July 02, 2004

Thursday, July 01, 2004

The question then becomes, will you practice what you preach, or will you simply make this comment and then continue to allow yourself to get swept away by the many demands of college life?
posted by Anonymous Thursday, July 01, 2004

To continue with the subject of student business:

The day begins with breakfast, class, or some sort of assignment and likely contains a middle swamped with classes, exams, study, social experiences and food. Without query it seems as though every spare moment is labled before it arrises as fitting into a category of usefullness. Even if time is allotted for "fun" rarely is spontaneous. Rather it is squeezed in between the cracks of obligations and serves as mordor for the bricks of obligation.

Since busyiness seems to consume day to day life, various points of the day tend to show greater productivity than others. When active at most hours, asside from those schedualed for sleep, it quickly becomes evident where and when the best work is completed and the mind is sharpest. For some this might be the breaking hours of the dawn, and for others the weening sun of the eve. Regardless, perhaps one of the central keys to success is finding that one grain of absolute perfect timing, where mind and body are at a level of acute productivity, and utilize it to the fullest.

On a slightly different note, the time in which one is most productive might indeed be the best time to set asside for self reflection and the spirtual enrichment of prayer. Is not spirituality and intagral part of deciphering who each of us truly is? If so, doing so is also and ultimate goal of education and thus also deserves to be examined at times other than those times when the foggy mind goes idle. Hence to truly find oneself, consider prayer time when you would ordinarily choose to study. Alterness in prayer is key to hoaning its impact on self development.
posted by Marianna Thursday, July 01, 2004

Wednesday, June 30, 2004

Hey, I'm posting from P&G! Oh, maybe I shouldn't say that, they might see this and know I'm not working. Oops.
posted by Anonymous Wednesday, June 30, 2004

Tuesday, June 29, 2004

...yet there are different degrees of business (being busy, not like a store)which can be used to defined happiness and disgust. Higher levels might grow to large and become overbearing, while a medium level might prove to be the necessary balance to enjoy a fruitful life.
posted by Anonymous Tuesday, June 29, 2004

To be busy seems an intragral part of student life. Classes, meetings, sports, clubs, activities, work, social time (if any is alloted), study, fitness, calls home, church and so forth are just a few examples of how we maintain a full schedual. Unfortunately, it seems to both consume our lives and exist as an integral aspect of continual happiness.

More later....
posted by Marianna Tuesday, June 29, 2004

Monday, June 28, 2004

Marianna...now how did I know you were going to respond with a post? Despite your efforts, I have put you into a lose lose situation. Either you don't post, or you post and retaliate as predicted. How did you get yourself into such a predicament?

On a nicer note, glad to have you in the same country again :-)
posted by Anonymous Monday, June 28, 2004

Well I must say that the last post was unfair for two reasons. First I have been incredibly busy and thus posting has not been an imediate priority. Secondly, I you forced me to respond. I mean I was going to post today anyway, but you knew that I would respond just so as to ensure victory in this competition. I had a desire to avoid responding just because you made mention of it, but then I would loose the battle.

In any sense it is good to be back in the us, where aim is common, mom makes chicken on the grill, and I can drive!
posted by Marianna Monday, June 28, 2004

Ha! Marianna stopped posting for the time being. I rise victorious! I knew I could win with ease. Silly girl...

(This will get her to post with more haste. just watch...)
posted by Anonymous Monday, June 28, 2004

Sunday, June 20, 2004

This will seem random to anyone who reads this besides Marianna. I apologize for two reasons to that person: Firstly, because they will not understand my reasoning for this post. And secondly, because I pity them for having nothing better to do than read this blog.

The appendix might not necessarily contradict evolution. Here is my reasoning:
You have to figure that to evolve takes millions of years, if not longer. The human being is quite young on this planet, relatively speaking, and so perhaps we have not had our full time to evolve yet. Resulting from that might be the failure to eliminate certain organs which might have no use, such as the appendix. Still we are getting there, as the organ is getting quite small as it is used less and less. The space that is freed up by the smaller appendix can be used for more crucial for survival organs. Besides, genetics is involved in evolution, and until there is a person who is born without an appendix with an advantage for survival, there is no reason for the organ to disappear. It just shrinks. But, since I cannot fathom someone being born without an appendix, I guess it'll be stuck there for a while, considering just because we remove it does not mean it will not exist in progeny. That's like saying if I lift lots of weights and have children, they will be super strong. We all know that makes no sense.

That's my take anyway, no the idea of the appendix and evolution. What do you think?
posted by Anonymous Sunday, June 20, 2004

Monday, June 07, 2004

Running yesturday was interesting. I started out a bit late, which made it possible to see by natural light, rather than the hazy twinkle of street lamps. The wheather was also typical for Auckland winter; rain had just finished falling for a time, the wind was still blustery, and new clouds were ready on their way. Yet for some reason all of this charged me with an inlightened and uplifted mood. Somehow I was able to reflect deeply on my time in Auckland, the journey that I have nearly completed, and the one I shall continue to embark on: Life.

I've decided that my stay in NZ has been one of the most life changing experiences of my life. I didn't do too many extrodinary things (well if you don't call sky diving, bungey jumping, or travelling some 8,800 miles away from home alone extraordinary), but the subtle and small experiences have accumulated well. Living indepenent of familar culture, family, friends, and in a slightly different academic atomosphere has made me search further inward and rely on stores of strength. I've also learned so much about the differences in culture, thought, and values from culture to culture. Small matters also include new recipes, new friends, new subjects, new skills (eating with chopsticks), new fears (saying goodbye), and new courage. Life will never truly be the same again.

The second area that surfaced in my mind throughout my run was the long and boring debate about which career path I should pursue. Yet for some reason yesturday morning it did not appear as an area of confusion or of critical priority. For the first time in a while I was able to approach the conflict with utter peace. I've developed a plan thus, I shall attempt to get into a PhD/MD combined degree program, for it has both the medical and scientific training I crave. I discovered that the biggest thing keeping me from attempting to get into medical school is fear of the MCAT and fear of rejection. Thus I have decided to ensure that this fear does not turn me away from a career of my dreams. I've never been one to give up without a fight, and I certaintly don't intend to do so now. Hence if I do fail, at least I'll be able to say that I tried.
posted by Marianna Monday, June 07, 2004

Wednesday, June 02, 2004

If the occurrence of life on Earth occurred by chance, and the universe was infinite, then there would have to be life elsewhere. However, as mentioned, God created life and the universe and everything. So, if this is the case, then the universe creation was not random, and so it is possible that God only created life here. But if God would have created life elsewhere, why not mention it? Why did Jesus visit only Earth in the Bible? Why did not God have men prophesize a combination of the two planets' races in peace and harmony upon Jesus' return? Just minor questions to ask about the large scheme of things. Also, if the universe was not infinite, but it was still random, then perhaps it is possible that we are the only ones lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time with the right circumstances to have life. It's possible, I suppose. Anyways, that's a lonely idea to me, as safe as it may seem. I'd still prefer to know we were not alone out there. It will be quite depressing when we begin our exploration of outer space and discover no lifeforms. Talk about the ultimate feeling of "alone".
posted by Anonymous Wednesday, June 02, 2004

Monday, May 31, 2004

I suppose that it is advantageous to believe in God in reference to your question, as I neither like to envision Star Wars occuring nor can think of another explaination for why it wouldn't. However I think the concept of the universe itself is an incredible area of reflection. Paticularily this rises the issue of whether or not life exist elsewheret than earth.

Humanity knows nothing for certain. Science migh claim to have laws...things that are test and "proven" to be true. Yet just as theories are prone to disproof, it may be that even the laws have exception. With that said, scientific discoveries and "facts" are still very much the center of what we know to be true, and believe to exist in the world.

Science has discovered little of what could be the universe. Yet the minute amount discovered is still imensly large. Even given the restraint of what has been found, it seems almost impossible to envision that life could not exist elsewhere. Logically and mathmatically (though I couldn't do the figures I'm sure), it is just more probable that life would exist somewhere out there, than not. Even if life took an entirely different form such as not being based on carbon or something like that...it is still extremely likely that it is not so.

Yet the negative arguemet still nags in the minds of many. One reason for this is rooted in religion. Genesis claims that God created the world and and doesn't give any references to other "worlds" or other life. Yet it does not explicity say that this did not occur. Hence the crux of human doubt is arrogance. Humanity recieves a degree of comfort and reslolution in the notion that we are the dominatnt species of the only place anywhere that contains life forms.
posted by Marianna Monday, May 31, 2004

Saturday, May 29, 2004

If the universe was infinite, and things were completely random, then would not every possible occurrence imaginable have already happened, is currently happening, and would happen in the future? I find that incredibly unlikely, as although the movie Star Wars was a great one, I cannot fathom that actually happening a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. I'm sorry, avid fans. So if the universe is not passing through time in a completely random fashion, then what is regulating it? I'd certainly say God, but for those nonbelievers, I challenge you to either:

Explain how the universe is not random
or
Admit that Star Wars actually happened.

Of course, if the universe wasn't infinite, then that makes this a moot point. But just consider...
posted by Anonymous Saturday, May 29, 2004

Friday, May 28, 2004

"In days of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity, consider; God has made one as eell as the other."

-Ecclesiastes 7:14

Perhaps this is one one of those quotes or blurbs that embellish a common debate of philosophy. Does God have a specific plan for the universe and all that is in it, or are things totally left to random chance, with an occasional nudge or hand of the Divine? More thoughtful reflection brings to surface additional meanings. Perhaps the message is not to view each day or occurance as either prosperous of perilous. Even if the challanges we face in one day do not improve who we are, or teach us something about ourselves, as they so often do, each day might be designed for a specific purpose beyond our conception. Perhaps if adversity inflicts pain on a given invdividual one day, it is a test of courage for her or him, while a gift of grace to another. To keep the world in a state of equilibrium the good might require the bad in order to qualify it as good. Hence without the bitter components of life, each individual will slowly begin to loose touch with reasons to rejoice. Hence life might progress so as to alternate between which individuals have joyful days, and which are tested. In such a manner no one grows too tired of either venture so long as faith in change, and the divine understanding is preserved.
posted by Marianna Friday, May 28, 2004

Tuesday, May 18, 2004

Well, you opened yourself up for some time of insult along the lines of commenting how many people would actually read your posts? But, I will refrain from such, mainly because I am a loyal reader of them, and I just might be the only one who is. So instead, I'll concede your point. :-)
posted by Anonymous Tuesday, May 18, 2004

Sunday, May 16, 2004

It's actually quite a possibility. However, how is that different than any other weblog? It is entirely possible that I'm speaking to a set of "fans" who regularily read this blog, though do not contribute. One can not post to the internet and be posting entirely to themselves unless their blog is not open to public acess....which this one is.
posted by Marianna Sunday, May 16, 2004

Saturday, May 15, 2004

I wonder if I sit here and not post, if you'll just start talking to yourself. :-P
posted by Anonymous Saturday, May 15, 2004

Friday, May 14, 2004

Hmmm....not much for reflection here but as of this morning at 7am, I have only 6 more weeks in NZ. This is good and bad as many friendships will be ended or at least stretched to very distant levels while at the same time I am eager to return home. Homesickness is a terrible thing, for one wishes it to leave so that they can enjoy unique and distant experiences, yet it remains like a plague. Yet 6 wks is realatively short and thus, I'm quite optimistic as to enjoying the remainder of my stay.
posted by Marianna Friday, May 14, 2004

Thursday, May 13, 2004

How's does one deal with a flatmate whom is pretty ignorant about the cause of disease, yet somehow manages to have every known or imaginable ailment, and can diagnose in you any ailment that you don't have?

It's an interesting and delicate balance actually. The second party is forced to listen to the ignorance heavily present, smile secretly within, and then argue gently back. In the study of such cases it has been observed that sharp or whitty objections to false information lead to violent contradition from the first. Also denial of existance of any purely "imagined" disease only leads to diagnosis and recommendations for further treatment for further "imagined diseases."

The likely conclusion has been the following. The later individual is best to carefully avoid voicing complaints of any kind at an audible level, sighing subtly, or elluding to fatigue or frustration. All of these actions kindle ridiculous labeling of infectious disease by the all-knowing-but-missinformed first individual.
posted by Marianna Thursday, May 13, 2004

Tuesday, May 11, 2004

Yesturday I went to a discussion session on "Who is God for You." While I don't think that I exactly answered the question, I did get much out of the session. For example, we examined several Biblical metaphoric descriptions of God. Here are a few:

Potter
Gate
Women in Labor
Mother Eagle
Water
Wind
Fire
Rock
Sheperd

Well there were many more but I don't have the list with me at present. However I will comment that it inevitable for humanity to describe God through such metaphors. Since we can not describe him in an entirely tangible way (as we would say a tree) we must resort ot more poetic measures or images. The goal is to define God individually by some image or set of images, record these, and then sit back and analyze them. This is an interesting exercise as perceptions of God may differ from what has been taught about God or known to be true. Hence an individual's image of God at any given time might indeed be dependent upon their emotional, physical, and spiritual stage in life.
posted by Marianna Tuesday, May 11, 2004

Monday, May 10, 2004

I don't have time to post a long message. I am in Cincinnati now, though. Jibba jabba.
posted by Anonymous Monday, May 10, 2004

I actually find that I disagree with the Bible phrase I posted on several accounts. Perhaps this is because even failure can be important as long as the attempt filled with spirit and will.

On a slightly different note, I am beginning to realize that there are few things in life that do not offer a valuabel addition to our future progress. Failure, though among the most painful lessons available, teaches of the importance of effort, reveals weakness, or simply can serve to clarify goals. Yet in a sad sort of way it seems impossible to face the potential of failure with such an optimistic approach. Personally I know that I fail regularily in living without fear of failure as it is indeed among my greatest fears. This comes from self presure and an inevidable proclivity toward perfectionism. This is a very destructive attitude to possess toward both society and one's self.

posted by Marianna Monday, May 10, 2004

Friday, May 07, 2004

Some some respects, yes. A popular phrase I recall as a child from my teachers comes to mind. Whenver a small fight would occur, the first thing one would say when being reprimanded is "he/she started it". Sometimes, a wise response from the teacher would be, "yes, but who ended it?" So I'd agree with that quote. But surely, there are exceptions which I do not wish to think about right now.
posted by Anonymous Friday, May 07, 2004

Wednesday, May 05, 2004

Alright...this is rather annoying...

I posted here yesturday but apparently it has been erased or never appeared.

I lack the energy at present to recreate a poem as I wrote yesturday but here is a thought to ponder:

I was reading Daily Guidepost when tomorrows Bible phrase caught my eye. I don't remember the exact wording but it it was something like this:

"How something ends is more important than how it begins."

Is this the case?

posted by Marianna Wednesday, May 05, 2004

Monday, May 03, 2004

Ok, you attempt to contradict my previous arguments by pointing out minute exceptions. In the case of athletic ability, I'd guess that 99% of sporting events are dominated by males. Furthermore, 100% of countries have a most popular sport in which males dominate, soccer being the most prevalent one. As for your list of comebacks, they are all merely roundabout ways of saying exactly what I mentioned earlier. So in a way, you agree with me about stubborness and taking forever to make up their minds. You just have an alternate view of the path taken. Still, the results are the same, and they are very annoying results indeed.

I concede the hair color argument. I just used that to annoy you, and I see it succeeded.

But, cute is not for 3 year old girls. As a matter of fact, if you poll all males in America, I'd bet the majority would say that their girlfriends are cute, and they would not want it any other way. If you have a problem with my thinking you are cute, then I do not know what to say to that. But an opinion is an opinion, and I have my own. That's that.

Maybe we should end the arguing and transform this blog into something not aggressive. After all, it has become seemingly only our own. It should be put to a beneficial, growing use. Not a destroying use. Let me know what you think about this proposal.
posted by Anonymous Monday, May 03, 2004

Friday, April 30, 2004

Hmm...I won't let that last "comeback" stand....

Your FACTS are not perfectly sound. I will admit that the first two are true. However they are trivial errors which society is currently in the midist of altering. Within in a fair amount of time women will recieve equal pay and eventually leadership of the nation. It is inevitable. Also, if such FACTS said anything of value about the worth and abilities of the female gender than consider this as well: The same conditions apply to most minorities. Are you to say that African Americans, or Hispanics for example are not equivalent to white americans since salaries may be lower and there are no such presidents?

To address the third "fact" that is not entirely accurate. There is strong evidence to support the fact that woman can be not only competitive to men, but surpass then them in extreme endurance sports. For example races of over 100miles have been known to have female winners. It is believed that this is because women have a stronger ability to withstand pain, and greater endurance because of it. Women are also equally competitive in sports such as rock climbing. There are instances wehre women whom are shorter than men have been known to win climbing competitions easily over male competitors.

Now addressing your personal speculations.

1. Women can indeed make up their minds. If it takes longer it is only because a more complicated pathway is used. This is because women are gifted with a mind capable of processing more than one thing at a time unlike their male counterparts who are stuck processing minute facts in turn.

2. I can not pinpoint any stubborn females either in history or in current times. However I do know that women can be are very persistant and strongwilled...especially the feminist. That is why they are able to achieve great things against all odds.

3. "Cute" is a word used to describe three year olds. Also, one's hair color says nothing about their intelligence.

posted by Marianna Friday, April 30, 2004

Hmmm....I agree with your proposal...it seems like a waste of space to continue arguing here.

On a different note:

It shines the darkness from the night
with erie glow it's but soft light.
Round at times but thin as well,
it causes tides of sea to swell.
At times it sets the world a world a fire,
allowing the crazed to conspire.
It's glow might make the night seem clear
but also through sleep far from near.

Le it shine for all to see.
All gleem and shimmer let it be!

Can you guess an what "it" is?

posted by Marianna Friday, April 30, 2004

Ok, let me mention some FACTS, unlike the speculation just presented.

1. The average salary of a male is larger than that of a female.
2. There has been no US female president nor vice president.
3. Males are superior in athletic abilities.

Speculations of my own:
1. Women are very fickle and cannot make up their mind.
2. Women are very stubborn, especially those feminists that think they are superior.
3. Despite all this, I still become very attached to these feminists, especially the ditzy blonde ones. What can I say, they are so cute!

I know my comeback was not as complicated and scientific as yours, but I certainly know this one bothered you as much as yours bothered me. That's all that counts, right?
posted by Anonymous Friday, April 30, 2004

Thursday, April 29, 2004

First to Clarify one thing....

Being an engineer gives one few if any advantages... disadvantages perhaps.

Engineers suffer from a condition known as T.T.C.F.A.B.R.C. (Think they can fix anything but really can't). Unfortunately this affects the male gender more heavily than the female gender. The exact cause for this disease is unknown. It is thought to be initated by a small retrovirus known as Egoinflatingmovirus. This virus is known to attack a small gene on the x chromosome that traditionally functions in commen sense pathways. This particular gene is interesting in that unlike many genes of the x chromosome, it is not subject to the effects of x-inactivation. This leads to an increase in the commen sense pathway in females. Furthermore the damaged gene in males leads to complete misfunction of the pathway. This leads to an overinflated sense of ability. Exactly why this condition affects engineers more readily than scientist is unknown. Further research is currently underway to detect actual causes. However research is slow do to a shortage of volunteers for study. This is a consequence of one of the diseases major symptoms....obliviousness and denial of syptoms. Unfortunately there is no known cure...however educating the public of the decision is a top priority amongst scientist. Perhaps in time the public will realize and come to understand the complex nature and feel pity toward those affected by the disease.
posted by Marianna Thursday, April 29, 2004

Wednesday, April 28, 2004

Wait a second, what am I doing here? I am the engineer, so I clearly have an advantage over other "non-engineers" if you will. I shall just create some type of program that posts to this site whenever another person posts to it.

Now, how do you use C++ again?
posted by Anonymous Wednesday, April 28, 2004

Tuesday, April 27, 2004

Hmm...a few post ago I described running as a stuggle between mind and body...Here's a coninuation of those thoughts:

The morning run

Slumber hold both the legs and mind
Dreams captivate the imagination
An alarm rings and groans come from both
The sun still sleeps
the moon still reigns
First it is the mind jarred awake
angry is it at the clock
then groans the legs and arms alike
Why so early to rise?
Then legs and mind together urge
and the body leaps from bed
Shoes are tied and hair pulled back
The morning is begun
A chill welcomes even in the heat of summer,
Sun's absence as chilly fingers
The mind breaths briefly in awe
The body begins its rythmn.
Quickly the body feels the rest of night
Soreness and stifness capitivate
The mind dominates and the pain disapates.
Yet all too soon the day feels too young
the mind goes back to dreams
In the end it may forget the run
but the body pulses on.
posted by Marianna Tuesday, April 27, 2004

Monday, April 26, 2004

It seems as though this blog as become only ours,
Just as a garden may contain only flowers.
And just as the night, the sun devours,
So will I succeed and endure, not cower.

Any day now, will my joy forever return.
And despite all this waiting, I will soon earn
All that I deserve, or at least what I discern
As worthwhile, while it is still my concern.

This poem may have meaning it may not,
But the overall goal was simply to spot
That which is on my mind quite a lot.
Can you guess? I will say "cold or hot"
posted by Anonymous Monday, April 26, 2004

Thinking:

Neither sucess nor failure
Impossible to mute
Replaces the bodies actions
Active in rest
Strong and weak
Keen and distant
Intersested and wandering
Near and Far
Everwhere and nowhere
Bright and Dull
Flamboyant and gentle
Radical and Clam
Social and intervert
Private and public....mostly private
Unique and influenced

Only you.........
posted by Marianna Monday, April 26, 2004

Sunday, April 25, 2004

Running:

Somehow it is not a race of pulse or sweat
Body heat and muscle pains describe it not.
Though steps might force distance pass,
and breath allows the heart to quicken,
the pace is not the key,
nor the distance the goal.

What's left is only you.
The others make no difference,
no one cares more than yourself.
For finishing is not winning
stength is not measured in weights
sucess is not measured in improvement.

The run is but a game
a mind vs the body challage
if one wins than the run is fruitless
when the mind is bored the body pulses
when the body claims it can't continue....
the mind urges on...demands it
the body has a choice but it obeys
defiance only means defeat,
yet the body won't lose
the end comes and the mind wishes to quit
nothing is left to ponder but the body's pain
yet the body has worked to hard to die
onward it pulses and takes with it the mind
Determination grows anew
the battle is made fresh and the run has just begun.
posted by Marianna Sunday, April 25, 2004

A chance to be random....

Any guess on what this set of letters stands for:

CPECPR?

Seriously?

Well I have obviously sepent far too much studying microbiology for this next exam.....if that serves as a hint....

Chryophyta
Phyrrophyta
Euglenophyta
Cholorphyta
Paeophyta
Rhodophyta

The six most common classes of algae!

Want another?

SCAC

Sygamy
Conjugation
Autogamy
Cytogamy

The four types of sexual reproduction in protozoa.

How about ZABD?

Zygomycetes
Ascomycetes
Bastidiomycetes
Dueteromycetes

The four phylum of terrestial fungi.

Okay that is enough for now....I am truly bored to be using valuable web log space up as study space.
posted by Marianna Sunday, April 25, 2004

Very nicely put.

Now, about that last line...
posted by Anonymous Sunday, April 25, 2004

Tuesday, April 20, 2004

Irony:

The greatest tear of life spill from joy
Strength is only truly realized in times of despair
Home is despised when close but longed for when far
Death is the beginning of eternal life
Study is despised and craved at once
Stress leads way to success
Faith is not about holding on but letting go
Even the moon relies on the sun
War can never bring reconcilliation
Love grows stronger with distance

posted by Marianna Tuesday, April 20, 2004

Tuesday, April 06, 2004

No time for a poetry reading...class in 15 minutes. However, I will add here that the blog continues, and whose success is granted with each post made to this blog? I believe it was me who initially contradicted one's notion of posting the ultimate post on this site. Now we are boasting its continuation? Ahhhh...the irony.
posted by Anonymous Tuesday, April 06, 2004

Wednesday, March 31, 2004

The silence of night rivals only the sunshine of day.....
Sunshine is not guarenteed, as neither is the silence.
Clouds can haze away the perfect joy of day,
as a screach or city siren can send painful shivers through the night.

Life remains unstable yet perfectly balanced as well
Perhaps all is like a stream, able to swell and fall with spring and summer rains
or snowy melts and icy sheets that winter also brings.

..........and so it continues as this blog...ha ha ha
posted by Marianna Wednesday, March 31, 2004

Wednesday, March 24, 2004

This weblog is still active? That is crazy! Only someone with too much time on their hands... oh wait...
posted by Josh Wednesday, March 24, 2004

Tuesday, March 23, 2004

Impressive, I shall have to retaliate with something equally poetic in the near future. Paradoxically, however, I have just retaliated already by simply responding with this post. Ahhhh, the irony.
posted by Anonymous Tuesday, March 23, 2004

Thursday, March 18, 2004

If the sea were smaller it would be easier to travel...but less enjoyable.

If the sun brighter, the days hotter and more lively....but there would be more sunburn.

If there was no sorrow smiles would dominate......but then again would tears of joy exist?

So, I pray that life shall continue to begin and to end, rise and fall. This way each day will be a marvoulous adventure regardless of the cirumstances. Opportunities will unfold to both learn and to teach--ultimately to understand why we are to be.

In a native american verse (I fail to recall the tribe). May it that through trials and strife I will wall with a wisdom so that I may one day say:

"Now I walk in beauty. Beauty is before me. Beauty is behind me....above and below me."

~This blog continues it's longivity...as I indeed never intend to loose a battle by giving up.
posted by Marianna Thursday, March 18, 2004

Friday, March 12, 2004

There exists no query as to how long this blog will last, as we will continue to compete until I win or you give up. Considering how you don't ever give up...

Addiction may be more of a possibility. But addiction to this weblog? I think not.
posted by Anonymous Friday, March 12, 2004

Tuesday, March 09, 2004

Or perhaps it is more of an additction, or the query as to how long this space will remain in existant, if it exists at all.
posted by Marianna Tuesday, March 09, 2004

Wednesday, February 25, 2004

Not necessarily to promote its longivity. Perhpas its more out of a mockery to those who put their faith in it's removal from our lives upon the completion of the course.
posted by Anonymous Wednesday, February 25, 2004

Tuesday, February 24, 2004

Still on the concept of what makes honors students unique: only honors students would continue to write in a blog mandated as part of a course requirement, long after the course ends simply to promote its longivity.

posted by Marianna Tuesday, February 24, 2004

Monday, February 23, 2004

Well, I hope I do not disappoint you, Marianna. But appropriately, I feel as though some defiance is in order, as I, a male, post before your very eyes. And seeing you are approximately 8800 miles away from here, I see not what you can do about it.

On a more serious note, I believe in a way you are correct about honors students. The only idea I would like to contribute is that it appears to me as though everyone in this program has their own set of quirks. We all think in a very different manner, and perhaps it is this that sets us apart from everyone else. If this is the case, then Dr. Craig sure does have a fine eye for such things, as the differences are quite subtle.

This blog will live as yet!
posted by Anonymous Monday, February 23, 2004