Sigh..it's 2009 already, I'm back in Baltimore and it's February 4th..yikes!! where did the time go? I still feel like I'm in Toronto waiting for the vacation to set-in :D
Oh well, it's true what they say..time flies by, when you are too busy to take note. The holiday season was chaotic, fun, stressful and relaxing in equal measure. Being back in Baltimore took a little getting used to, but home feels good! Classes and deadlines keep me on my toes, the interviews for next year's field placement keep my busy busy busy...and my family keeps me grounded in reality :)!
Life's been pretty good, for the most part. The weather in Baltimore has been quite perfect - a few cold days, mostly 'fall' weather - my favourite...The next few weeks are crucial and exciting - so a toast to warm memories and exuberant anticipation :D
Oh, and yep, I'm already planning my Spring Break...vacation, here I come!!
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Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
a new start...
Ever wonder how time flies by? I usually don't, either I'm too busy to notice the time or I'm so relaxed, I enjoy the spare time..lol..yep extremes exist, even in my mundane life. I remember talking about grad school in August last year, and it seemed so far away. Now it's here already. Tomorrow, I fly out to Baltimore to start grad school at Johns Hopkins - this experience is a first for me in a multitude of ways - my first graduate program, my first time without my family or close friends, my first time in Baltimore..I could go on and on. It's scary, thought provoking, exhausting (never knew planning a move was such a massive task!) and downright exciting. I was talking to a very good friend a few minutes ago, who was preparing to defend her Master's thesis tomorrow (besta luck you-know-who-you-are), and she described our emotions perfectly. I quote "It's scary, exciting and extremely scary!"..lol..couldn't word it better!
I'm actually amazed at the student community at JHU. Even before I land in Baltimore, I've made friends - other incoming and continuing students. Helpful and friendly. Let's hope the next year is as calming, exciting and educating, although I wouldn't mind if it's a little less scary.. :)
Well, for the next few days, I'm going to be busy shopping, cleaning, settling in and typically driving everyone around me nuts! To that end, Baltimore here I come.....
Oh, and before I end today's ravings...I was feeling a little lost the other day because I felt like I couldn't write 'poetry' lately..kinda like a writer's block. I just realized that this year alone I've written 3 poems so far..woohoo..the feeling cannot be decribed or understood unless you've experienced it yourself.. :) :) :)
I'm actually amazed at the student community at JHU. Even before I land in Baltimore, I've made friends - other incoming and continuing students. Helpful and friendly. Let's hope the next year is as calming, exciting and educating, although I wouldn't mind if it's a little less scary.. :)
Well, for the next few days, I'm going to be busy shopping, cleaning, settling in and typically driving everyone around me nuts! To that end, Baltimore here I come.....
Oh, and before I end today's ravings...I was feeling a little lost the other day because I felt like I couldn't write 'poetry' lately..kinda like a writer's block. I just realized that this year alone I've written 3 poems so far..woohoo..the feeling cannot be decribed or understood unless you've experienced it yourself.. :) :) :)
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
I miss you..
..my faithful lil ol blog :(
It sounds rather pathetic (yikes!), harsh yet true..how can you miss an inanimate/virtual item...but I miss blogging..the outpouring of thoughts and emotions had became a way of life. I would come home, read something interesting, and I would write all my thoughts for the world to read and comment upon.
Lately, I find I've become rather self-intensive...but now I'm back to my usual bubbly self!! My grad school applications have all been finalized, I was accepted into all my favs with fin aid, I might add (tootin my own horn, I know, I know)...my decision is final (I'm off to Johns Hopkins in the Fall, yey!)..I've planned for most contingencies and am now counting down to the start of my vacation period..
The thought of vacation...especially one where I do not have a set time-frame to return to work...is absolutey enchanting. I love work, but I find the thought of a long vacation just right...a nice long holiday before grad school has me smiling..constantly I might add :) :) :) ...oh, and the fact that I am going to India shortly, and get to see my grandma and aunts and uncles and cousins and a baby niece and nephew might have something to do with the constant smiles as well :)!
And before I forget, yesterday was my beautiful sister's birthday...so to mah darlin nutty sister, Happy Birthday buddi :) :) :)
and I will end my ramblings tonight with these words...
pristine forests all around
a rambling brook close by
a rock protrudes into my path
as we amble along the river's edge
behind us lies a rocky valley
the past which we have overcome
before us I see a high mountain
the future which we must conquer
rocks, valleys and mountains
are merely life's lessons
many more we must face together
before we can cross into the sky
- Angela Archana Vincent
It sounds rather pathetic (yikes!), harsh yet true..how can you miss an inanimate/virtual item...but I miss blogging..the outpouring of thoughts and emotions had became a way of life. I would come home, read something interesting, and I would write all my thoughts for the world to read and comment upon.
Lately, I find I've become rather self-intensive...but now I'm back to my usual bubbly self!! My grad school applications have all been finalized, I was accepted into all my favs with fin aid, I might add (tootin my own horn, I know, I know)...my decision is final (I'm off to Johns Hopkins in the Fall, yey!)..I've planned for most contingencies and am now counting down to the start of my vacation period..
The thought of vacation...especially one where I do not have a set time-frame to return to work...is absolutey enchanting. I love work, but I find the thought of a long vacation just right...a nice long holiday before grad school has me smiling..constantly I might add :) :) :) ...oh, and the fact that I am going to India shortly, and get to see my grandma and aunts and uncles and cousins and a baby niece and nephew might have something to do with the constant smiles as well :)!
And before I forget, yesterday was my beautiful sister's birthday...so to mah darlin nutty sister, Happy Birthday buddi :) :) :)
and I will end my ramblings tonight with these words...
pristine forests all around
a rambling brook close by
a rock protrudes into my path
as we amble along the river's edge
behind us lies a rocky valley
the past which we have overcome
before us I see a high mountain
the future which we must conquer
rocks, valleys and mountains
are merely life's lessons
many more we must face together
before we can cross into the sky
- Angela Archana Vincent
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Holiday cheer or spending frenzy?
Every year as the holiday season approaches, I love the sights, smells, rushing people, busy streets and the crazy shopping. Uh uh..before you start thinking that I am one of those crazy shoppers, let me clarify, I like looking at this frenzy from the comforts of my home..I watch the frenzy on TV, as I walk by on crowded sidewalks or as I wait for my train.
This year however, I have seen a decidedly lack of christmas cheer and spending frenzy. Instead I find people are spending more time and money on travelling to visit family and friends. Personally, that's what I'm doing this year, but I find the same true for most of my family, friends and colleagues. Instead of spending on a big gift for her mom, a friend is visiting her family for a week. I like the idea, however, I find that I miss the energy that comes from observing the holiday frenzy/cheer/spirit.
On a different note, I finally submitted all my applications, and now it feels like the waiting has begun...for the decisions, for the holiday season, for my 2 week vacation, and for so much more...Let's see what's in store....
This year however, I have seen a decidedly lack of christmas cheer and spending frenzy. Instead I find people are spending more time and money on travelling to visit family and friends. Personally, that's what I'm doing this year, but I find the same true for most of my family, friends and colleagues. Instead of spending on a big gift for her mom, a friend is visiting her family for a week. I like the idea, however, I find that I miss the energy that comes from observing the holiday frenzy/cheer/spirit.
On a different note, I finally submitted all my applications, and now it feels like the waiting has begun...for the decisions, for the holiday season, for my 2 week vacation, and for so much more...Let's see what's in store....
Saturday, November 3, 2007
GMATs..it's finally over!..Almost..
I have blogged about my experience with GMAT prep a few times before. Today, I went in for the exam. Before I launch into today's events, let me backtrack a few days..
I took a week off from work to prep full-time for the GMAT, and it was relaxing yet nerve-wracking. I enjoyed staying up as late as I wanted, and waking up when I wanted. I did not enjoy the part where I had to sit with my laptop, a writing pad, and my GMAT books. All that practice! God! I can't believe I actually did that, on my own, without anyone telling me to study. That is an achievement. Especially, when you don't have a structure to your study material. In other words, I did not go for any of those GMAT prep classes, did it on my own; and after receiving my scores today, I must say, I'm very happy :) :) :).
Well, I cannot expand on my prepwork over the past week, without confessing that I was a bundle of nerves. As I was studying, I went a little crazy. Focussed, but crazy. I did not want to talk to anyone when I was studying, and during my study breaks, I would be so stressed about the actual exam, I'd drive my family and selected friends up the wall..literally :) . So, to mah family (mama, dada, boyfriend and mah darlin sister) and mah 2 friends (you know who you are), thank you for being there when I needed to 'talk' :) :) (yeah, yeah, yeah - enjoy it while it lasts!).
Today, I was actually quite surprised at how calm I was. I timed everything today! Woke up, gave myself 45 minutes to have breakfast/relax, another 45 minutes each to practice quantitative and verbal, and the final 45 minutes to get ready before I had to go. I did not cram on the way to the test centre, was quite calm, went in, started my exam, and came out very, very happy.
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I took a week off from work to prep full-time for the GMAT, and it was relaxing yet nerve-wracking. I enjoyed staying up as late as I wanted, and waking up when I wanted. I did not enjoy the part where I had to sit with my laptop, a writing pad, and my GMAT books. All that practice! God! I can't believe I actually did that, on my own, without anyone telling me to study. That is an achievement. Especially, when you don't have a structure to your study material. In other words, I did not go for any of those GMAT prep classes, did it on my own; and after receiving my scores today, I must say, I'm very happy :) :) :).
Well, I cannot expand on my prepwork over the past week, without confessing that I was a bundle of nerves. As I was studying, I went a little crazy. Focussed, but crazy. I did not want to talk to anyone when I was studying, and during my study breaks, I would be so stressed about the actual exam, I'd drive my family and selected friends up the wall..literally :) . So, to mah family (mama, dada, boyfriend and mah darlin sister) and mah 2 friends (you know who you are), thank you for being there when I needed to 'talk' :) :) (yeah, yeah, yeah - enjoy it while it lasts!).
Today, I was actually quite surprised at how calm I was. I timed everything today! Woke up, gave myself 45 minutes to have breakfast/relax, another 45 minutes each to practice quantitative and verbal, and the final 45 minutes to get ready before I had to go. I did not cram on the way to the test centre, was quite calm, went in, started my exam, and came out very, very happy.
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Oh, and in case you're wondering about my score.....740/800. That, my friends feels absolutely fabulous!!
But wait, the story hasn't ended yet..next in line are my essays and grad school applications. Let's see where that leads...
Saturday, October 13, 2007
MBA or MHA..and jewellery designs
My family and close friends know that I have been desperately trying to answer this question for a while now...an MBA or an MHA?
Both have their own distinct identities, criteria and very individualized career paths. Although, an MBA and an MHA intersect and are mildly inter-related. It finally came down to which was the correct choice for me right now, and what I wanted to do with my career 2 years down the line, and which one of these programs best suited my needs..blah blah blah..essentially, I like health management and I was trying to decide if an MBA was a better path than the MHA.
Anyway, long story short, I've made my choice and I like the fact that no matter what anyone told me, I have to consider all the pros and cons, and work through the questions at my own pace before I make the choice. Of course, me being the way I am, I tend to drive my family nutty while I make that choice :)
It's all good though. Now that I've decided, I can focus on the next step - GMATs and MHA applications..Let's see where this road leads....
Oh, and before I sign off today, a very good friend of mine, Chaitali, is now designing jewellery and she sent me her designs the other day. They are so gorgeous, I cannot help but post it on my blog. I already warned her that she will have to design some stuff for me when I next visit India, but here are my favs. Apparently, you just order the designs by emailing her(chaitali7@yahoo.com), no fuss, nice eh?
Both have their own distinct identities, criteria and very individualized career paths. Although, an MBA and an MHA intersect and are mildly inter-related. It finally came down to which was the correct choice for me right now, and what I wanted to do with my career 2 years down the line, and which one of these programs best suited my needs..blah blah blah..essentially, I like health management and I was trying to decide if an MBA was a better path than the MHA.
Anyway, long story short, I've made my choice and I like the fact that no matter what anyone told me, I have to consider all the pros and cons, and work through the questions at my own pace before I make the choice. Of course, me being the way I am, I tend to drive my family nutty while I make that choice :)
It's all good though. Now that I've decided, I can focus on the next step - GMATs and MHA applications..Let's see where this road leads....
Oh, and before I sign off today, a very good friend of mine, Chaitali, is now designing jewellery and she sent me her designs the other day. They are so gorgeous, I cannot help but post it on my blog. I already warned her that she will have to design some stuff for me when I next visit India, but here are my favs. Apparently, you just order the designs by emailing her(chaitali7@yahoo.com), no fuss, nice eh?
Aren't they beautiful?
These are my personal favourites!
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