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Interests: people, Ultimate frisbee, frisbee golf, hiking, biking, gourmet cooking, reading, linguistics, Scrabble/word games and puzzles, everything related to music, dancing, studying the Bible and other cultures
Expertise: All I know is, the more I know -- the more there is I don't know ;-)
Occupation: Education/training
Industry: Education/Research
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Member Since:
3/17/2004
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| ahh .. the adventures of Bob and Fred. that's what got my brain revved up this morning. I'm referring to a research study I participated in at Vandy's psychology department. For about an hour I glanced at a computer screen as two men's faces alternatingly (is that a word?) flashed on for only a second or two. Then I had to choose whether I was seeing Bob or Fred; the trick was there were two different Bobs and Freds, and you could only see the eyes or mouth but not both at the same time  Not a bad way to make $10-$15 an hour. I've been partcipating in studies at Vanderbilt for over two years now, and the tasks that the experiments call for are varied and interesting; some might (myself included) even say, "Fun". Anyone in the Nashville area like to join in on the fun, here's where you go to partcipate in the Psychology research studies which pay... http://vanderbilt.sona-systems.com/ Plus the data gained from the experiments is invaluable to researchers in solving problems and learning more about the way our brains work, and all that other important stuff (for you details-oriented, logical thinking people out there). Did I mention it was really FUN!!! | | |
| rain. children playing. wet pants sliding. going down. one more time. carefree. drums beating. cymbals clanging. keyboard tickling. sunshine. tiger on a face. children pouncing. manicure. Bbq. sharing umbrellas. puddle hopping. bus leaving. cold drink brings relief.
This is a collection of reflective thoughts on a day spent at the park where my church recently held an Easter egg hunt and festival for the surrounding community. It's meant to be brief and haiku-like.
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| I'm now an official graduate, or should I say survivor, of Financial Peace University. I received my certificate of completion on Tuesday night along with another gal that made it to the end of the 13 weeks. I'd like to thank our instructors, Scott and Julie, who faithfully led us, fed us, shared their stories, counseled us and cheered us on over the duration of the course. There was a lot more to it than simply popping in a DVD every week and they put so much of themselves into it. I'd also like to thank my family and friends who put up with my complaints of learning to live on a budget, not eating out as much, doing other activities, etc. I'm living like no one else now, so that later I can live like no one else. It's been a learning experience and I'm on the journey like everyone else; I haven't attained perfection yet  Financial Peace University is a 13-week program that teaches people the basics of personal finance -- what I and many others may not have learned in school, at home, in business or otherwise along the way and were afraid to ask. It even relates to the areas of life and love as well. You learn everything from setting up a budget to purchasing real estate/mortgages to investment practices. The course is very practical every step of the way and presented in an easy to understand format, honestly sometimes it feels more like a stand-up comedy routine than a hardcore financial lecture. Which is good, you laugh a lot, yet you still learn so much you can put in to practice in your life. If you'd like to learn more about it or see if it's offered at a location near you go to: http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/home/ At one time in the past I had considered bankruptcy (not that there aren't reasons for it sometimes), but this program has taught me about other options. I now have a plan for my money, not just for now, but also for the future. I've learned you can have fun with your money and save it, too. | | |
| This Thanksgiving along with my family and friends, I'm very thankful for my sister. She was in a car accident on Nov.5 and subsequently spent a week in the Trauma Unit. I'm thankful for the surgeon, doctors, nurses and staff at the hospital who took care of her and helped her to recover. | | |
| I went to a concert last Friday night given by a friend who was having a fundraiser for her trip to Ireland in a month. I'm so excited for Rachel! She's going to school there with YWAM (Youth With a Mission). She sang choral music, which I really enjoyed, classical and celtic pieces. She did a Handel piece that was lovely. My favorite was a song one might hear in an Irish pub, "Fields of Athenry (pronounced a-then-rye)." She also played with the members of her flute choir, about 8 people I think. The instrumental pieces were great, too; Celtic music can have some really fast reels in it. Can't complain about the green (that's right green) rice krispy treats with green and brown m&m's, either. After the concert, I got together with a group of friends to watch Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (the sequel) at my friend Kim's home. I've never read Fantastic Four comic books, nor have I seen the first movie. So I boldly watched without any previous explanation; I finally figured out which characters were the Fantastic Four! Hurray for me! I must say the movie was entertaining. | | |
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