Yesterday night marked the beginning of a new semester for me. I am taking a capstone class, which is the last hurdle I have to go through before I can get my MBA. The whole course is built around a marketplace business simulation. So basically, my team and I get to run a company over the semester, applying all the knowledge we have acquired so far. Only one company wins, so there is the competitive element in this, too.
One thing I know is that this class is going to consume a lot of my time. My team - consisting of A, N, G, T, and myself - already has to come up with a few decisions for tomorrow:
1) Company name
2) Team member responsibilities
3) Team norms
4) How much money to put in the certificate of deposit
5) How much market research to purchase
As someone working in the market research field, I am determined to spend the maximum on market research, but not sure if my team agrees. This is going to be a fun and challenging game. The team is meeting tomorrow for the first set of decision-making.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Iowa State Fair 2009
Every year, the State Fair officially marks the end of the summer for me. Since I am not a fan of big crowds, I wasn't planning to go this year. But then my friends made me go. They always make me do things.
The view from the Midway.
SB and me on the Midway. We were a tiny bit scared of the heights.
S, SB, and me resting after a long walk. Food-wise, I only had a monkey tail (frozen banana dipped in chocolate), a Bud Light Lime, and then at the end I caved in and bought some fried pickles. They were surprisingly good!
SB posing by the infamous butter cow.
Good times, despite the crowds.
The view from the Midway.
SB and me on the Midway. We were a tiny bit scared of the heights.
S, SB, and me resting after a long walk. Food-wise, I only had a monkey tail (frozen banana dipped in chocolate), a Bud Light Lime, and then at the end I caved in and bought some fried pickles. They were surprisingly good!
SB posing by the infamous butter cow.
Good times, despite the crowds.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Book cases for kids
B and I volunteered this morning, painting book cases that will go to local daycare centers. We started out with a blank canvas, and we were eager to do this.
The painting supplies they provided were lacking a bit, so we struggled and had some frustrating moments. But the end result wasn't that bad.
There is the finished product, with our "price-is-right" model B.
Hope the kids like it.
The painting supplies they provided were lacking a bit, so we struggled and had some frustrating moments. But the end result wasn't that bad.
There is the finished product, with our "price-is-right" model B.
Hope the kids like it.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Moving into the dorms
This has been a big year for my sisters. First they graduated from high school, and now they are moving out into the dorms, ready for their first year at college.
I took half a day off so I could help them out. Below are some of the pics of the new dorm they are sharing.
1) Mom and dad, exhausted after a morning of chaos
2) Here is the before picture
3) My sisters, dad and me
4) Just us girls
5) Z's desk
6) M's desk
7) M's side of the dorm
8) Z's side
9) The room
10) The opposite side (and my sisters have cable - I am so jealous)
Wishing you all the best in college, girls! Enjoy every moment during this time as it's short and fleeting. I am so proud of you!
I took half a day off so I could help them out. Below are some of the pics of the new dorm they are sharing.
1) Mom and dad, exhausted after a morning of chaos
2) Here is the before picture
3) My sisters, dad and me
4) Just us girls
5) Z's desk
6) M's desk
7) M's side of the dorm
8) Z's side
9) The room
10) The opposite side (and my sisters have cable - I am so jealous)
Wishing you all the best in college, girls! Enjoy every moment during this time as it's short and fleeting. I am so proud of you!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Knitting soothes my soul
It's been a while since I knitted something. Somehow, smooth bamboo sticks and warm yarn don't seem that appealing in the summer time. But I have missed how serene and mindful knitting makes me. So I decided to finish a scarf for my friend S. Here it is, in all its soft and colorful glory:
I am also working on a pair of intricate and complicated socks, so I am thinking of starting another project that is a little simpler and fares well for movie watching and workday evening unwinding.
I am also working on a pair of intricate and complicated socks, so I am thinking of starting another project that is a little simpler and fares well for movie watching and workday evening unwinding.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Ugh! Monday mornings...
Getting up on Monday mornings to go to work is so painful.
I would really rather be here right now:
Zzzzz...
I would really rather be here right now:
Zzzzz...Sunday, August 16, 2009
Happy birthday, in-laws!
My mother-in-law and father-in-law have birthdays three days of each other. We had them both over at our house, along with my sister-in-law's family.
My hubby grilled...
...while I was responsible for the drinks and side dishes (although that yummy bread is my mom's doing - thank you mom and dad for bringing it over - I really appreciate you stopping by - the bread was a hit and was quickly devoured.)
Sister-in-law brought the peas cupcake cake.
Here is everyone, laughing at my dog, who just jumped on the couch and plumped himself on my father-in-law's lap.
He was quite happy there (I must mention, my sister-in-law put some peanut butter on her dad's knee earlier - something my doggy was happy enough to clean up for him).
Our doggy also won't leave our nephew alone. He follows him everywhere. Poor M can't get away.
Bringing out the cake for hubby's mom and dad.
Singing happy birthday.
Birthday boy and girl (and grandson) blowing out the candles.
Puppy really wanted some of that. At this point, he was a bit tuckered out by the kids.
Afterwards, we all went go-carting and mini-golfing at a nearby recreational place. I was the fastest racer, and I also won at mini-golf. Go me!
Overall, it was a very pleasant family gathering, and our house is still clean. :)
My hubby grilled...
...while I was responsible for the drinks and side dishes (although that yummy bread is my mom's doing - thank you mom and dad for bringing it over - I really appreciate you stopping by - the bread was a hit and was quickly devoured.)
Sister-in-law brought the peas cupcake cake.
Here is everyone, laughing at my dog, who just jumped on the couch and plumped himself on my father-in-law's lap.
He was quite happy there (I must mention, my sister-in-law put some peanut butter on her dad's knee earlier - something my doggy was happy enough to clean up for him).
Our doggy also won't leave our nephew alone. He follows him everywhere. Poor M can't get away.
Bringing out the cake for hubby's mom and dad.
Singing happy birthday.
Birthday boy and girl (and grandson) blowing out the candles.
Puppy really wanted some of that. At this point, he was a bit tuckered out by the kids.
Afterwards, we all went go-carting and mini-golfing at a nearby recreational place. I was the fastest racer, and I also won at mini-golf. Go me!Overall, it was a very pleasant family gathering, and our house is still clean. :)
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