Well, Well, Well... it seems like the daily school grind is back in full force. It felt like the Christmas and New Year holidays went by so fast. Was I looking forward to the start of a new quarter? Somewhat, like most students I was hoping for a few more days of relaxation. However, there are some pretty interesting events coming up at UWB but more on that later. "Amin did you get anything good for Christmas?" Fret not, my fellow reader, while the gifts I received were not especially grand this year (because most of the things I wanted were too expensive) I did get some useful presents that have turned out to be quite handy in the new year. My first item was a black cashmere jacket that managed to fit rather comfortably. The next present, or presents for that matter, were two generous giftcards to Nordstroms and JC Penney, which I have already begun planning what I going to get. But, perhaps the best gift I received this year (excluding the standard answer of a "warm and loving family") was a book suggested by my Human Rights professor, entitled Guns, Germs and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies by acclaimed UCLA professor Jared Diamond.
I am sure that many of you have read this book as it has become quite the stir around campus despite its publication in 1998. This book has won the Pulitzer Prize and for good reason as it attempts to explain why some peoples advanced faster and/or further than others. Prior to me getting a copy I had originally tried to obtain one from the library but they had all been placed on hold. I then tried Barnes and Nobles and they had run out of copies, so I don't know how my mom found one but I guess thats what makes her who she is.
My New Years wasn't all that spectacular, I simply stayed home and watched the fireworks display from the comfort of my home. However, I must say that Seattle's fireworks show was not as good as previous years (there seemed to be a problem with the show so it caused a delay). Now I know many of you do not believe in resolutions, but I like to challenge to see how far I can go. Thus, ny resolutions for this year is to watch less t.v. and to work out at least three times a week, I'm guessing the t.v. option will be the more trying of the two.
Moreover, I'm still trying to get over the fact that the SEAHAWKS lost to Green Bay, and the sad part was that it wasn't even close. I keep hearing the customary line, always after a loss, "There's always next season," but "next season" seems SO far away!
Anyway, my classes for this quarter represents an exploration of various fields I may be interested in. The first is "Electricity and Inventions" which decribes how and why things work and the history behind the "race to electrify the world" between Edison, Tesla and Westinghouse. My second class has become a real enjoyment for me as it is "Intro to Business," because I am interested to know how the economy specifically affects me as a consumer. The last class I have is "International Relations," and if you know me you'll understand why I chose this (hint: Political Science).
Well, I guess thats it for me now, I just wanted to reaquaint myself and tell you all how my winter break was. It feels great to be blogging again, PLEASE READ some of MY BLOGS for updates on NEW EVENTS COMING UP at UWB. By the by, if you have an interesting story or comment about this blog please feel free to email me at: aminm11@u.washington.edu.
Ciao!