Lindsay and I went to see Avatar this Sunday. We looked at the show times and decided upon the 3:30 movie, since there was only 3:30 and 7ish. We had just enough time to leave our place, go to the gym, the mall, get food, and walked into the movie right as the show was starting. Everything was perfect.
We made it through 2 hours and fifteen minutes of the movie when someone passed out and they stopped the move, only to NEVER start it again. AMC gave us the shaft, we got through 2/3 of the movie (which I wasn't entertained) and never saw what happened at the end. They gave us free passes to see the movie again at a later time.
In this day and age, it is very hard to find the time to go to a three hour movie and transportation and get there early to get a seat. Needless to say I am pretty upset. I don't want to go to an AMC ever again. Very frustrating.
Lindsay and I rushed and never got to see the end, next weekend now we have to take our tickets and see the movie again, or more than likely, we will go to a better movie.
Dear James Cameron, I BEG YOU, please make a movie less than three hours long... this is a pattern, Titanic, Avatar, and the Terminator movies...
Monday, January 11, 2010
Treacherous Weather in Atlanta
Thursday of last week, I took my lunch break to go and get my Georgia Tech Identification Card. I drove the 15 minutes over to the campus and parked in a meter spot. Went inside filled out the little form and got my picture taken. Really it only took about 10 minutes total for the entire process.
It was pretty easy all around.
The other half of the experience, transportation wasn't quite as easy. Due to inclimate weather in Atlanta, most of the state was shut down because of ice on the roads...
The state of Georgia closed it's school systems on the Friday, and according to the website they were going to open on Friday at noon. So, I braved the bad weather and went to work with the plan that I would be able to take my lunch and drive there to get my parking decal. I got there and they decided to close the entire day, so really I drove in treacherous conditions but to no avail as the parking place was not opened.
So, I am hoping today I have time to get my decal at lunch before my class starts today at six o'clock.
BuzzCard: $0.00
Evening and Weekend Parking Pass: $185.00
It was pretty easy all around.
The other half of the experience, transportation wasn't quite as easy. Due to inclimate weather in Atlanta, most of the state was shut down because of ice on the roads...
The state of Georgia closed it's school systems on the Friday, and according to the website they were going to open on Friday at noon. So, I braved the bad weather and went to work with the plan that I would be able to take my lunch and drive there to get my parking decal. I got there and they decided to close the entire day, so really I drove in treacherous conditions but to no avail as the parking place was not opened.
So, I am hoping today I have time to get my decal at lunch before my class starts today at six o'clock.
BuzzCard: $0.00
Evening and Weekend Parking Pass: $185.00
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Project 2: A Painted Desk for School
So, to keep the trend from this previous post about painting furniture to bring it into a modern era, so to speak, I have another project to show.I found this older Pier One Imports desk and chair on the side of the road. It was in pretty rough shape with lots of dings and dents and no hardware to be found. I knew immediately that it was a perfect chance to have the desk I need for school. Similar to the previous furniture painting adventure, I had to
first decide on a color. I wanted something bright and I saw a piece of furniture at a little store near where I live that has an entertainment center in a mustard yellow that I really like.With the help of Home Depot, I chose a new piece of hardware and a nice yellow color that Lindsay spotted in a flash. After a nice bout of sanding and priming, I was able to paint the furniture a beautiful mustard yellow and it only took three coats (instead of the five required by the previous rolling bar).
A finished final desk to do my studies
I am glad that I decided to go with the yellow, I really love earth tones and this yellow ads a splash of much needed color to my living room.
Spring 2010 Admissions Standards
At Orientation one of the first things the speaker went over was the class profile for the incoming class. The admissions standards for previous terms I posted about here. I discussed my qualifications for MBA admissions here.
This is the 2nd Semester of the 3rd year the Evening Program has been in existence. When I went to the Information Session Paula told us that ideally there would maximize at 90 students for this Semester. Interestingly, there are only 56 incoming students. I would like to contribute this slightly lower number to the program being a little more selective. Honestly, I am excited about a more intimate class, as I have heard bad things about other programs that are much larger.
The breakdown for the Spring 2010 class is as follows:
56 Total Incoming Students (there is now 295 students in the Evening program)
Demographics
26% Women
22% Minorities
7% International
Background
41% Engineering
34% Business and Economics
16% Social Science and Humanities
8% Math and Physics
Education and Test Score Average
GMAT: 622
GPA: 3.3
Work Experience: 5+
Age: 30
So, there you go, the 2010 Spring Semester incoming class demographics.
This is the 2nd Semester of the 3rd year the Evening Program has been in existence. When I went to the Information Session Paula told us that ideally there would maximize at 90 students for this Semester. Interestingly, there are only 56 incoming students. I would like to contribute this slightly lower number to the program being a little more selective. Honestly, I am excited about a more intimate class, as I have heard bad things about other programs that are much larger.
The breakdown for the Spring 2010 class is as follows:
56 Total Incoming Students (there is now 295 students in the Evening program)
Demographics
26% Women
22% Minorities
7% International
Background
41% Engineering
34% Business and Economics
16% Social Science and Humanities
8% Math and Physics
Education and Test Score Average
GMAT: 622
GPA: 3.3
Work Experience: 5+
Age: 30
So, there you go, the 2010 Spring Semester incoming class demographics.
Live Orientation Tweetcast
While attending orientation yesterday I decided on the fly to do an Orientation Tweetcast live from Georgia Tech. Enjoy:
That is it, a quick and dirty tweetable version of the Evening MBA Orienation, brought to you January 6, 2009, live from the classroom.
That is it, a quick and dirty tweetable version of the Evening MBA Orienation, brought to you January 6, 2009, live from the classroom.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Football Opinion
I finally crawled out of my hole. The one I filled with tears due to the Florida loss to Alabama. It really didn’t take long to be honest. The next day I proudly touted my Orange & Blue garb and again (though different clothes) the following day to work.
At first I was pretty sad about the loss, you know, after a whole year of justifying poor offensive performance, among much else. Actually, to be honest in the weeks after the loss, I came to a couple realizations that make me feel much better.
1. How many people hate the success Florida has had in the 00’s.
Two national titles in Football and a total of five (5) BCS bowl games (record of 3-1 with the Cincinnati result still to come), two national titles in basketball and three final fours, and one college World Series appearance.
2. Way too many people on the bandwagon.
Since the loss, the load on the shoulders of true Gators is significantly lighter. I can’t even describe how much less Orange and Blue I see everyday here in Atlanta. There is still some, but I feel ultimately that those still wearing their garb are the true fans.
My favorite question to ask any Georgia fan that criticizes any other team is "What year did you graduate from Georgia?" Not surprisingly, many responses are: "Well, I graduated from (Insert Not UGA College Name)". That always makes me feel better.
3. It is nice not having to justify the poor offensive numbers.
It is so refreshing not having people ask why our output isn’t as stellar as last year, and how we will function without Tebow next year, and how many losses I think we will have. If I have to give an honest opinion the future of Florida football is bright. Brantley is a solid quarterback and the likes of Debose specifically leaves me very excited about the future (especially one with little expectations).
The dynasty isn’t going anywhere.
So, now we watch Florida play a leaderless Cincinnati in the Sugar bowl. And wait to play Alabama twice next year.
At first I was pretty sad about the loss, you know, after a whole year of justifying poor offensive performance, among much else. Actually, to be honest in the weeks after the loss, I came to a couple realizations that make me feel much better.
1. How many people hate the success Florida has had in the 00’s.
Two national titles in Football and a total of five (5) BCS bowl games (record of 3-1 with the Cincinnati result still to come), two national titles in basketball and three final fours, and one college World Series appearance.
2. Way too many people on the bandwagon.
Since the loss, the load on the shoulders of true Gators is significantly lighter. I can’t even describe how much less Orange and Blue I see everyday here in Atlanta. There is still some, but I feel ultimately that those still wearing their garb are the true fans.
My favorite question to ask any Georgia fan that criticizes any other team is "What year did you graduate from Georgia?" Not surprisingly, many responses are: "Well, I graduated from (Insert Not UGA College Name)". That always makes me feel better.
3. It is nice not having to justify the poor offensive numbers.
It is so refreshing not having people ask why our output isn’t as stellar as last year, and how we will function without Tebow next year, and how many losses I think we will have. If I have to give an honest opinion the future of Florida football is bright. Brantley is a solid quarterback and the likes of Debose specifically leaves me very excited about the future (especially one with little expectations).
The dynasty isn’t going anywhere.
So, now we watch Florida play a leaderless Cincinnati in the Sugar bowl. And wait to play Alabama twice next year.
Financial Aid Experience
I have been trying to get everything in line with work for the start of the new semester for school. I thought I would supply a little background on the financial aid side of the equation. I filled out the FAFSA form as required. Talk about feeling a smidge nostalgic, reminded me of the undergraduate experience.
A huge worry of mine was being able to afford school at this point in my life. Lucky A) I am a Georgia resident. B) I have so many other bills to pay.
If you would have asked me five years ago if I thought I would ever be a Georgia resident I would most likely laughed at you. Not exactly where I thought my life would be. But I am damn happy to be here now.
Georgia Tech is a lender school like the University of Florida. So, the process of receiving financial assistance is very similar to my previous experience. I got the “award letter” from the institute and it will cover my costs plus buying that computer I alluded to before.
So, I definitely have at least one worry off my back.
As the date of the orientation, Jan 6, approaches, I grow more and more excited about the choice to attend Georgia Tech for my MBA.
A huge worry of mine was being able to afford school at this point in my life. Lucky A) I am a Georgia resident. B) I have so many other bills to pay.
If you would have asked me five years ago if I thought I would ever be a Georgia resident I would most likely laughed at you. Not exactly where I thought my life would be. But I am damn happy to be here now.
Georgia Tech is a lender school like the University of Florida. So, the process of receiving financial assistance is very similar to my previous experience. I got the “award letter” from the institute and it will cover my costs plus buying that computer I alluded to before.
So, I definitely have at least one worry off my back.
As the date of the orientation, Jan 6, approaches, I grow more and more excited about the choice to attend Georgia Tech for my MBA.
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