Monthly Archives: September 2006

A Little Homesick

Posted on 18 September 2006 by k

I knew it would happen at some point. There were signs, but it’s official. Today’s the day. I’m homesick. Last Wednesday, I received a card from my family — a we love you and are proud of you card. It … Continue reading →

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Day 4 at Business School

Posted on 14 September 2006 by k

I must say that I’ve been very impressed with the folks at Cass so far. Cass seems to be a teaching school — a university most concerned with its students’ ability to learn sound business principles to guide them through … Continue reading →

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MBA Orientation Off to a Great Start

Posted on 12 September 2006 by k

6012 All’s well at Cass. Yesterday was my first day in the program with the typical meet and greet coffee hour and introductions to the library, IT department, program staff, etc. While an exhausting and somewhat long school day (9-9), … Continue reading →

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Royal London

Posted on 12 September 2006 by k

5933 Now, being here, I completely understand the Brits’ obsession with the royals — I’ve caught a bit of the bug. It’s really as if they’re neighbors… instead of watching out the windows to see what’s going on, we just … Continue reading →

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London’s Parks

Posted on 8 September 2006 by k

I love water. Especially parks with water. For those who know this about me, it will come as no surprise that I spent many afternoons this week exploring London’s parks with (what else?) water. 5860 From St. James Park by … Continue reading →

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Computer Woes

Posted on 7 September 2006 by k

So, we purchased a brand new MacBook in July of this year to avoid any issues that might arise with the aging iBook and to be covered under warranty while aborad and I’m in school. We felt we were planning … Continue reading →

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Appliances and Their Tantrums!

Posted on 5 September 2006 by k

5706 During the last week, every appliance or electronic device with a cord seemed to be throwing a tantrum. We have the adaptors, converters and appliances that take the appropriate voltage. I think they’re just staging a strike. Upon move-in … Continue reading →

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