Dead Week..

The week before final examinations in which (typically semester) colleges do not hold classes instead allowing their students to focus on studying for the upcoming final examinations; Dead Week. Although Portland State does not technically have a dead week I am very excited to know that Final exams are just around the corner which translates, in my head, to a chance to finally take a break. I am very very excited about the upcoming spring break. I will be teaching a class for SQLSoft during the break BUT the evenings and two weekends are completely FREE!!! (anyone want to head to a hot spring or two?)

In other news:
   My mother came for a visit yesterday. We drove to Multnomah Falls via the Scenic Columbia Gorge highway starting in Troutdale. Due to Oregon being in the first stages of spring (yes I said it Oregon is now in the spring season winter is over, get over it) there was an abundance of water flowing over each of the falls (as compared to the summer time when the waterflow is reduced). I took a few decent pictures and the rest were horrible, my mom also took a ton of pictures. I'll try to post them later today or tomorrow.

My mother left Portland around 5pm last night as I had to get to a group meeting with several other classmates. The meeting went well, we were able to write a large portion of our paper that is due on tuesday. Once we turn in our report I will be done with that class!!! Done!!! 1 down 3 to go. After meeting with my group I rushed to pick up Linda and bring her back to my place so that we could sit down and watch some ER. I am an ER fanatic, I love the show. Unfortunately ER was not on last night instead they aired some crap about Princess Diana. Will someone please explain to me America's fascination with Princess Diana. I mean honestly, seriously, what's the deal?

Although ER was not on we were able to make the best of the evening. Unfortunately I wasn't able to watch last week's ER due to an excessively large amount of homework BUT I was able to record it. Our plan's shifted from simply watching ER to making dinner and then watching last week's ER.... In a flash Linda and I sprang up and drove down to Safeway. We came back with some whipping cream, parsley, garlic, shrimp and noodles; Linda's recipe. She cooked up a very nice meal for Aaron and I. I helped out by making brussels sprouts (ok so I put them in a steamer basket and walked away, but still). Once the meal was cooked Linda, Aaron and I sat down out, ate dinner and watched last week's ER.. Which was, unfortunately, somewhat disappointing BUT the girl from Bend it like Beckham (who is now on ER) is still HOT! (just so you know)

Random Tidbits
Coffee Lovers: Tall, Grande, Viente.. oh just watch this.
McDonalds: Is dropping SuperSize meals.. Now maybe American children will start dropping pant sizes