Jul 20, 2011

Chuck and I went to Rowan to test out how our video/audio would work out for our planned podcast. We did a few tests and I like this setup. I think everything will work out. The audio is the only minor issue. We may need to go external. We got some good ideas of what we want to do though. I like the aesthetic.

We went to Saladworks for lunch and talked about changes for the script of the sitcom. It's completely different from the original, but there are some good things coming out of it.

I met Christy to play some ping pong at the rec center. We played a lot of games, most of which I lost. It was hot in there so we went to get McDonald's smoothies.

We wanted to find pool tables but Prof's was closed so we went to the bar in the bowling alley. There were some weird people in there including the bartender, who gave me strange looks when I asked for change for the pool table. We played a couple of games and I made up for losing at ping pong.

We went over to Quizzo and got some food and drinks. We seemed to do alright for most rounds, but I think we ended up tying for sixth or something like that. I'm not sure if Matt is disappointed in our score or just about everyone trying to figure out the bill.

I came home after the game and fell asleep to Scrubs. Chuck getting into it made me want to start watching again.

May 25, 2011

Day two of choir class went pretty well. There was a movie with the appropriate length for the class this time. We watched Anastasia in all of the classes and went to Erika's band class during fourth block to see a pitch for marching band. It was a nice change.

I went up to Rowan after work and met Joanna. We talked a bit and I cleaned out some of my stuff from the building. There is still quite a bit more of mine there. I remember when I made that thing in 3D Design.

I went to rec center and played a bunch of games of ping pong with Christy. I won. Most of them anyway. They were all close games. We need a running tally.

We sat at the big kids table for Quizzo for some reason. Strangely it was more difficult to hear him when we were right next to him. Despite our best efforts we managed to come in second place! I really didn't think that would happen after we missed so many on the first couple of rounds.

It was a good evening and a surprise win for us.

May 6, 2011

I had the pleasure of subbing for a science class during the day at Memorial. It was actually a pretty easy day spent in the Library while the students researched scientists to do a presentation on. I covered Erika's class at the end of the day for half the block and almost lost my chance to leave early.

I met Ryan at the courts for a few games of tennis. We had some really good ones. It's like we actually knew what we were doing this time. Funny how often that seems to change.

When I got up to Rowan I went on a few cache hunts with Joanna. We went on some nature trails near Pitman and to some local parks. We found a couple of them and couldn't locate others.

While at the park there was a duck sitting on what looked like one or two ducklings, but when she got up and walked into the water, all of these little guys appeared from beneath her! It was pretty amazing and beautiful to see.

I met Leah for sushi at Samurai since she was going home for the summer. We talked about what we were doing in the summer and such while we waited what seemed to be a long time to place our order.

It was, as always, worth the wait. Look at that. I want some right now and I'm not even hungry.

I played a few games of ping pong with Christy at the rec center, taking back my title as the victor. There were some really close games, but I managed to win.

We went for a walk around the park as it was getting dark. It wasn't this dark, but my phone doesn't pick up that much light. It was a nice night to walk around and there were a good amount of people still in the park.

When I got back I met Laura and Kristin at Landmark for some drinks. We sat at a table with a bunch of people I didn't know. They all left at one point to go get drinks or smoke, leaving Kristin and me at the table alone for a while, looking weird at a big empty table.

We had a good time and I had a couple bad beers. After we finished our tower of dirty water we went to the Spot for a little while until it was time to get out.

It was a busy day but I had a good time.

Apr 25, 2011

I met up with Erika at Moe's for a late breakfast (for me, anyway) and to catch up since we haven't hung out in a long time. It was a great day to sit outside so we enjoyed the weather and way too much burrito.

I went to the sculpture studio to clear out the balloons in the box so the next person could set up. It was actually pretty enjoyable popping the balloons, despite my aversion to loud noises. It didn't take too long to clean them all out and return the box to its original pristine white form. Sad to see them go.

After a few more small things I had to do I met Christy and went over to the Rec Center to play ping pong. I was swiftly defeated. I've apparently gotten worse at ping pong since last time we played. I think I won a game. I think.

I went with Alex to the Deptford Mall so she could look at new phones. I considered my options as well and started thinking my phone was a little outdated..

After some deliberation, Alex and I both ended up leaving with iPhones. I was happy with my decision right after I started playing with it. We went to Applebee's to get dinner and play with our new toys.

Most of the meal consisted of us downloading apps and seeing what we could do. The food was quite good, however. We sat there after paying our bill until I think we started feeling awkward for doing so and then we left.

After going back to Westby and working/iPhoning a bit longer, I headed home and went for a run in the still-nice weather. I tried out a new running app too because I'm an iPhone person now.

Apr 18, 2011

I didn't get a job in the morning so I slept some more and then saw my dad for a short time to say happy birthday. I went for a run on the river trail and around the neighborhood. It was a really nice day out and I met Christy to play some tennis later after I talked to Tom at Westby to show him my progress. We had some really good games!

We went to the rec center, where I got a couscous salad while we waited for a ping pong table to open up. We got one and played a bunch of really great games. I don't know why we were so much better at things today, but we played seven games, with Christy beating my by one game overall. This isn't over.

I went to Westby to do a photo shoot later with Leah. We roamed the building and found a handful of contortion spots for more photos. I really love some of the things we did, but a few didn't really work out as I would have liked. I need to find more places.

After spending some time with Alex in the lab editing my photos I headed home for the night.

Apr 15, 2011

I went to Westby in the morning for a while, trying to figure out some things to shoot while making a list of what I still have to do this semester. I got a call for a half-day job as a Math teacher at Lakeside so I took that and headed down. It was quite an easy day. I gave them a test and I did a lot of reading.

After work I went up to the park and met Christy for a game of tennis. There was a coach and two girls next to us so there were balls everywhere. We just used his so ours didn't get mixed in. The game didn't last long. It was chilly and we weren't really feeling tennis so we left after volleying for a while.

We went to the rec center and got some equipment to play racquetball. Neither of us had ever played so we were just trying to figure it out. After a while we got the hang of it and had some good points. We didn't play an actual game because it's quite hard, but it was fun. I'd play again.

In keeping with the racket/ball theme, we went down and played a few games of ping pong before we left. I'm getting better I think.

I had Taco Bell on the brain from yesterday so I went there again for dinner. I always get too much. Stupid food.

We went back to the studio so I could get a few more shots for my form project. I focused on hands and feet this time and tried to get some interesting contortions of them. Not sure if it worked exactly as I would have liked.

I spent the next few hours in the lab with Alex going through the photos I took. I have some work to do before finals week.

Apr 14, 2011

I didn't get up as early as I wanted to but once I did I headed to The Navy Yard in South Philly. I have somehow never been there, but the gate makes it seem like a restricted area when it really isn't. The area itself was actually really interesting and I'd like to go back to shoot photos. It's a little town that used to be a Naval base I guess. It's picturesque.

I was there to shoot photos of my sculpture professor Tom's book sculpture. It's in one of the Urban Outfitters headquarters buildings. The sculpture was great; I love his idea. I want to see some of his other ones, but they're only ever up temporarily.

When I got back I went to Westby, but was not feeling going to class. I checked out the proofs for the publication and checked them for errors. We found a few, but they look really good anyway. Christy and I went to get some (greasy) pizza for lunch. I actually got a spinach and cheese pocket thing. Many calories I'm sure.

I went to Photo II for a little while, but we weren't really doing anything that I could participate in since people were using the studio. We went to the rec center to play some ping pong and get a smoothie.

I wanted to enjoy the great weather so I spent some time reading outside and then played frisbee with Joanna in front of Bunce for a while. I want to play ultimate again. Now.

I climbed this tree and hung out up there. I wish I knew about it long ago because I probably would have sat up there often reading. It's a nice spot.

I went to Taco Bell with Christy and then went to Rita's to eat it and get a water ice. By that point it had gotten chilly out and I mildly regretted the cold treat.. but not that much because it was a wonderful blend of peanut butter chocolate ice and twist ice cream.

I went back to Westby for a couple of hours, sitting in the lab with Alex and Cait before going to watch 30 Rock with Cait. We made some nachos with several cheeses and lime Tostitos. So good.

It was a fun and busy day. I got things done and had a good time playing. More, please!

Jul 1, 2010

I didn't do too much in the morning but I finally got around to taking my bike tire to get fixed. It took literally five minutes to do it and I got the thicker tube this time so it shouldn't get punctured as easily.

I picked up Katie and Brian and went to a park near Mullica Hill for a picnic. The weather was perfect for it and I wanted to spend some time outside.

We got sushi and even though it's not traditional picnic food I really enjoyed it. It wasn't a traditional picnic anyway. We ate under the pavilion where a family of birds made their home in the light fixtures.

We threw a frisbee around for a while in the field. The wind was blowing so it was hard to gauge my throws, although it felt as if I've improved.

Next we took to the volleyball courts to play badminton. We dueled it out with one another but the wind was really our enemy. We played for a while and had to continuously hit the birdie all the way to one side so it floated back to the center of the court where we wanted it to go.

Once the birdie was destroyed the game was over. Or was it?.... We took a walk around the park trails at a leisurely pace. It's a really nice park. After throwing around the frisbee some more we headed for an indoor game.

I torture myself playing ping pong with people that can beat me all the time... but I won a game against Katie! I had no shot against Brian, though I was happy to score a few points. I think they're getting to know us at the gym..

The rest of my night was spent at home. Nothing exciting happened.