Music!

"Music! Food of love, emotion, mathematics, isolation,
Rhythm, power, feeling, harmony, and heavy competition" - Rent

So, today's extra-curricular activity for "Computer Scientists are Real People Too" was Karaoke Revolution, Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) and Guitar Hero games for the PS2. Not only was it music - but it was Computer Science in action! It was a lot of fun. Just see for yourself!

DDR and Karaoke all-in-one! No one wanted to try both at the same time! So, we made it a two player effort!


Guitar Hero!



DDR was played by all: those who loved the game, and those who did it for the first time! I hope everyone who wanted to play got a chance!

I had a blast! It's always fun to play these games, especially in a group. Everyone was so encouraging and supportive - even for those of us (i.e. me) who can't seem to dance and trip over ourselves when we try to play. I think that says a lot about our cluster -- supportive and encouraging of others, such truly wonderful qualities. The applause and laughter was all done in good spirits. Like I said, I had a blast!

Yesterday, I went and painted pottery. It was a lot of fun. After, we picked up dinner and karaoked (is that a word? Well, it is now!). I'll see how they turn out in about a week after they are "baked" and "kilned" (I think that's the word). Anyway, I painted a square plate with blues and purples and some yellow. No real design, just abstract I guess. I made up my design/pattern. I'll put up a picture when I get it back. I should have taken a "before" picture, but I didn't. But here are some of my friends and family at Color Me Mine.

My mom painting a very intricate design. She did an AWESOME job! I'm so proud of her!


My friends Shane and Ana. Shane made a "matching" (when you handpaint something, doesn't come out exactly the same, but it came out pretty darn close!) set of mugs. Ana painted a "box" that was flip flops. Very cute, she drew her own butterfly on it.


My friends Sarah and Donna. Sarah painted a big seahorse (she did an awesome job) and her mom Donna painted a soap dish with little duckies on it and a horse - very cool, I think that when it's baked it will look great!

Today was the first time I ate at the Price Center since I went here as an undergrad. My brother (who doesn't live here) was down for the weekend for my birthday. Since he'll miss my birthday tomorrow, he stayed an extra day and we had lunch. It is always great spending time with him.

I had a great weekend and Monday was a lot of fun. Today was how Mondays should be!