Showing posts with label defense. Show all posts
Showing posts with label defense. Show all posts

Friday, April 16, 2010

Updates in Daba Town

I have been busy lately. When I stopped being as busy I took a break to rejuvenate. So I haven't been commenting on blogs (though I have been reading most of them) and I haven't been posting much other than Quotes from Class.

Here are some things you've missed because I didn't post about them:

Big Things:
  • I passed my thesis oral defense (big sigh of relief).
  • I turned in the 2nd to last draft of my thesis (bigger sigh of relief).
  • My little brother passed his GED test.
  • My big brother took care of all his license issues with the state of New Jersey.
  • Two nieces/nephews on the way- one due Aug 1, one due Nov 24.
Medium Things:
  • I bought my cap, gown, tassel, and hood for graduation.
  • David signed up for summer school.
  • Lee J (nephew) crawls like a mad man, makes the "d" sound, and stands for long periods of time without falling.
  • I have been eating healthy foods and feeling good about it.
  • Played catch and hit some softballs with my dad. He says I "still got it."
  • Made a baby blanket (star shape through crochet) and I'm almost done making another one (patchwork of knit squares).
  • I learned how to make some new things like baby hats.
Small Things:
  • Tulips from our roommate to celebrate the thesis accomplishments.
  • David found 12 long gray hairs in a section on the back of my head.
  • Less than one month of being a student (for awhile).
  • Our dryer broke.
  • I still want a dog but it might have to wait another year.
  • I want a new lens for my camera because I want to get back into photography this summer.
  • Haven't read a book in almost a month (no time and using it as motivation to lose weight).

Friday, March 5, 2010

Defend Thy Thesis or Else!

"Why is it called a 'defense'? Are they going to attack?" ~ Frank


My paper doesn't have a title yet because we reorganized the paper and it has a new focus. It is about Carter surfaces, virtual knots, and the genus problem.

The whole idea of presenting my work in front of professors stresses me out even though most of my audience will be people who care about me and want me to succeed. I also think that half of the audience will get lost after the second slide (which is a good thing, because people who don't get it usually don't ask hard questions).

My thesis (master's in mathematics) defense is scheduled for April 7, 2010. If you are in the Boise area (or not), then you are welcome to come! I love support from friends and family. You may now leave me well wishes and encouragement. :)

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