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I can't believe it's 11 already. Stephen and I were talking about how time just disappears these days... and then when we realized we'd been at dinner for 1.5 hours. It really didn't feel like it was that long. I guess people weren't kidding when they said time speeds up as you get older.
I'm trying to be smart and ice my leg after kickball yesterday (WAKA - Dogtown). One of the guys on the other team said "I like Yahoo better" while we saying "good game" to each other. I mean, come on!
I was smart earlier and didn't go to yoga class. It was sad, I really like yoga... and my yoga mat.. and my yoga pants.. and the part at the end where we get to lie on the floor. No really, it's great.
Anyway, lots of things are going on. Summer interns start next week and the week after so my office is having a bunch of fun events. People wise there are a couple of new developments and drama (of course). I haven't seen Mike in two weeks (he's in Paris) but it really doesn't feel that way.
There's a lot on my mind right now yet I'm really happy and calm.. and cold because of the ice pack ;) |
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Apparently, I'm pretty nerdy/geeky/dorky.. at least according to the quiz below. Before you all say duh, I was actually a bit shocked. Must be all that Google rubbing off on me ;)
( Quiz results below ) |
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It's been a while. I'll do a flash update.
I'm currently
- Working at Google Santa Monica
- Loving work and the people at my office
- Recovering from an office Go-Karting field trip which was super awesome
- Undercover, shhh
- Enjoying today's gorgeous weather
- Spending my first full weekend at my apartment since I moved in 3 months ago. Wow, I've never spent Friday AND Saturday night here... how weird.
- Still waiting for Tivo to change my life
- Really excited that I'm actually learning how to play pool
- Surprised that I slept for 14 hours straight last night!
- Going up to SF on the 31st for the sister's HS graduation
That sums up the last.. 3 months haha. Oh well. I tried. |
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Things I've learned from my first month at Google Santa Monica
- Kicking a big exercise ball around the office is considered normal
- My HR person is a member of WAKA (World Adult Kickball Association)
- I'm allowed to have playdates
- My building is small enough to get to know people in other departments
- There are two couches, 3 trampoline like chairs, a giant beanbag, an old fashioned candy machine and a massage chair directly around the corner from my cubicle not to mention the kitchen/bar/snack area if you continue in that direction
- I now appreciate the hours of 11-3 because we have the most fun EVER
- People look at me funny when I mention Outlook
- Sometimes you just have to play ping-pong/foosball/pacman/scooter tag... right?
- GoogleTalking is encouraged
- We are all baristas in training
- I personally know my IT/HR people and they rock
- Playing with toys at your desk just increases creativity
- There are people here who have my major!
- The mini circle rugs double as security devices to keep people from getting to the snacks, right Stephen?
- Sunset shots on the deck/roof is brilliant
- There's a surf board in my lobby (hang 10^100 bro!)
And last but not least,
- I really like it here :) |
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Jan. 11th, 2006 @ 09:18 pm
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Engineering, Mathematics and Psychology.. Cognitive Science in the making!
| You scored as Engineering. You should be an Engineering major!
Mathematics | | 100% | Engineering | | 100% | Psychology | | 100% | Chemistry | | 83% | Biology | | 75% | Anthropology | | 75% | Philosophy | | 75% | English | | 50% | Journalism | | 50% | Sociology | | 50% | Theater | | 50% | Linguistics | | 42% | Art | | 33% | Dance | | 25% | </td>
What is your Perfect Major? (PLEASE RATE ME!!<3)
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| » Things I Learned During Dinner |
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I am Celtic-Ashkenazi. Another way put, I am Celtic-Eastern European Jew.
Mathematically speaking, I am:
3/8 Irish
2/8 Polish
1/8 Austrian
1/8 Russian
1/8 English
Daaang, I need me some French Canadian!
*Addendum*
I forgot that I'm also like 1/24 from Spain. Crazy huh! Apparently the Yiddish of spanish jew is called Ladino or something like that.
Dec. 12th, 2005 @ 10:12 pm
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| » remember ;) |
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Thomas!! I'm in a Mac store in Santa Monica and I thought of you :)
mwah!
Oct. 23rd, 2005 @ 06:51 pm
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| » Jo is so right about AOL horoscopes |
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Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)
The lunar dynamics could bring storms of feelings into your life now, but this may be exactly what you most need. Your emotional reactions are intense today as they flush the stagnant waters out of your life. Throughout the day, you become more determined to stir up issues that can bring change. Meanwhile, others are depending on you in the workplace, and this motivates you to take on even more responsibility.
Dear whomever writes AOL horoscopes, this one is SO yesterday!
Oct. 17th, 2005 @ 08:45 pm
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| » Horoscope time |
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Following my sister's horoscope example:
Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)
If you cannot be forthcoming with what you want from others now, they may assume the wrong thing. In other words, what you don't say today can be as significant as what you do. Go beyond your comfort zone and speak your piece. It's better if your feelings, however irrational, are out in the open.
Intereeeeesting...
Oct. 14th, 2005 @ 08:23 pm
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while pretending to be a ditsy blond in your friends car, you yank open a bag of soy cheddar crisps a little too hard and the bag explodes all over the car... resulting in hysterical laughter and a cheddar covered car
Cheers LA!
;)
Ok, I admit.. I have nooo idea what that has to do with living in LA.
Sep. 25th, 2005 @ 06:56 pm
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| » Words inspired by the Emmys |
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On Mike's insistance, below are are some unedited words inspired by the Emmys. Enjoy
( Read more... )
Sep. 18th, 2005 @ 10:01 pm
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| » La Life |
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Just some background info:
- living in LA with Mike in a house that is currently on the market
Things heard around the house
Mike about some dead daisies he discovered in the kitchen sink: "Ooo, look at this."
Caitlin: "Wow, that's unfortunate."
Mike: "Everything about this house is unfortunate.. except our rooms, they're fabulous."
To be continued..
Sep. 11th, 2005 @ 05:32 pm
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So apparently I indirectly started a Anastacia - Sick and Tired trend last night. It's an awesome song ;)
"A little late for all the things you didn’t say
I’m not sad for you
But I’m sad for all the time I had to waste
Cause I learned the truth
Your heart is in a place I no longer wanna be
I knew there’d come a day I´d set you free cause…
I’m sick and tired
Of always being sick and tired"
Yeah, we were line dancing to that this morning. Yeeeeeeehaw :)
Aug. 6th, 2005 @ 12:46 pm
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| » My Summer thus far |
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May:
- I am going to be sooo bored while the 3 boys are in India.
- Mike and I are finally living in the same time zone again!
- Guess what, my sister rocks :)
June:
- Thomas is back in the Bay Area, hoooolly shit
- Family moving process started..
- My way cool sister temporarily goes to GW
July:
- Neighborhood dinner bc we can't live without 'em
- Family moved!
- Amsterdam/Belgium with Kate, Taras, Brian, Beatrice, Stephen, Preston and Jeff
- Germany with Kate, Stephen, Preston and Jeff
- Paris one night stand
- Hanging out with the way cool sister again :)
- Job
August:
- Neighborhood dinner bc we're cool like that
- LA plans made official, Mike and I are going to be housemates!
- Great lunch date with Thomas, it's been 8 months. Is that even possible!?
- Jo's friends adopt a certain person's pool
- Truck hat meets the car meets Marc out a sunroof
Up Next:
- Hang out with the Steiners on the coast
- LA move
- Back to SF to visit Taras(!) and family
- Car purchase :)
Aug. 5th, 2005 @ 08:36 pm
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| » Turns out... |
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Math and I are best friends!
Too bad I couldn't just hand this over to all my math professors at CMU.. ;)
| Your IQ Is 120 | 
Your Logical Intelligence is Exceptional
Your Verbal Intelligence is Exceptional
Your Mathematical Intelligence is Genius
Your General Knowledge is Above Average |
Aug. 5th, 2005 @ 08:23 pm
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| » Last Day of Undergraduate Classes Ever |
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It is so great to be able to look back on 4 years of college and know that I have accomplished exactly if not more than I wanted. I cannot explain the thrill of realizing that in two weeks I will be an official scientist (BS Cognitive Science). It's amazing for me to think back to what I have been a part of at CMU, how lucky I am to have contributed to research ranging from robotics to cognitive psychology. If someone had mentioned to a 10 year old me that this was my future, my excitement would have been unparalleled.
Next up: a year off and than graduate school.. I'm thinking Caitlin Lovett, PhD ;)
Apr. 28th, 2005 @ 05:22 pm
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| » Just Another Day |
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Once again I have failed to update this thing in ages. It's already April. I'm graduating in 2(3?) weeks. I'm in shock, I'm in denial. 4 years of college are about to end. 4 years. It doesnt feel that long. In fact, it feels like I just graduated from high school. I'm leaving with a BS in Cognitive Science and minor in Computer Science. I'd planned on this major/minor combination since freshman year but it's still crazy to think that I've actually accomplished it. Well.. almost. Another 2 weeks to go.
I feel really old and young at the same time. My sister is starting the college process which is just weird and unbelievable. That makes me feel sooo old. Not that being 22 in itself doesnt make me feel old but just thinking about her being in college is crazy. At the same time, I still almost feel like a teenager. I don't feel like I look like I'm in my 20s. In fact, I can't believe that this is it for my body for the rest of my life. A part of me thinks I should still be growing. It's odd how that works.
I would update on my life in general but right now it's just too complicated and wordy. I'll just say that 4 of my close friends are going to be in California with me (2 in SF, 2 in LA) and that makes me really happy. It's funny to think back to freshman year and whether I would have expected any of this and although I would like to say no.. I think that a part of me almost knew.
I'll be back in SF on the 24th. For some of you that means I'll get to see you soon, for others I miss you so much but I'll see you in a few months.
You know you have a cool sister when even your friends understand her inner attic.
Love you JoJo ;)
Apr. 24th, 2005 @ 01:33 am
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| » A Picture Share! |
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Jan. 1st, 2005 @ 04:05 pm
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| » Mobile Robot Competition |
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Today was the last day of Mobile Robot Programming! Mobile Robot was this huge robotics course I took this semester. We're talking 12+ hours a week of work. It was an awesome class and I'm so happy I took it and so I proud I did really well. I now understand, and yes you can all laugh at me for this that I enjoy programming.. alot.
Anyway, we had the last of the final competitions today. Each team used two robots to race through a maze and retrieve as many "golds" for points as possible. The robots communicated back forth via wireless.
We took pictures so you can enjoy these great robots :)
Enjoy!
( Robot picts )
Dec. 9th, 2004 @ 02:16 am
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| » The last 5 days summarized |
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Interpretive dance, on demand yoga, sim city 4, silly putty, forbidden towers and the koosh.
Plus some bed jumping and the reminder that there are some people in my life that I will never forget.
~SMC Froggy Power
Nov. 23rd, 2004 @ 04:38 pm
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