Archive for April, 2008

Odds and Ends

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

SPRING BREAK

Here’s some belated photos of T and I on spring break in Florida:

This was taken outside an abandoned ranger’s station on the beach island (peninsula?). This was during a loooong walk down the beach on a search for some old fort ruins. We didn’t make it all the way, although we walked (and ran a bit) about 4 1/2 miles before we turned back. There was a storm brewing too; maybe we’ll get a chance to bike/hike out there once we move.

Here is some beach wildlife. Portuguese Man o’ War (s). Men o’ War. Whatever. We found lots during our time on the beach that day, even bigger ones but these are the ones we got pictures of. Going in the water seemed risky!

Dude, it’s a fort! This one was actually on the Naval Air Station (the base where Tobin will be training). It was so cool, with a drawbridge and moat and cannons and everything.

Inside the fort. If you look closely, you can see the Tobin ghost.

Airplanes! There is a lovely little museum on the base as well, where we spent a good few hours one day.

MIL BALL
On Saturday we had the military ball, where ROTC seniors were honored and a nice dinner was served, followed by a dance. It was a nice evening.

T and I.

Our table, minus T the photographer.

ART

Behold, my art. I don’t know why I ever went into engineering. Look at this raw talent.

GRE results

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

I took the GRE today, starting just before noon. The essay sections went quickly, I didn’t take the whole time allotted for those. Then I took the rest of the test and took all of the time on those parts. I got my unofficial scores (everything but the essay results), and I scored above what I needed to for the PAQ application. Funny thing is, I scored the same as what I did on the SAT the first time I took it, but I reversed my verbal and quantitative scores. Guess that means I’m finally better at math, but my verbal skills are going downhill. Thanks to good ole engineering, haha.

I’m glad I got the score I needed, and I hope to hear from the PAQ people down in Florida soon. I’ve been calling, but I don’t have any updates right now. Love y’all, see you later!

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