ahh, I love this! I think I really like the idea of crosswalks that stop up traffic immediately, but I'd be afraid of that in Baltimore. hmm. I do, however, KNOW that I like the chocolate stores in place of fast food. nice.

What a great thing for you to do. I can't wait to hear about your volunteer work. And you're so right (as is Jess)--Baltimore does provide a great opportunity for so much more than just classroom education.

Great entry, I'm so amazed by the writing you got done during finals. Ahh, I can't believe you're going abroad! SAAB meetings with video chat will be mandatory. :) Good luck with your packing and sorting!

You know, I'm looking forward to seeing all the things you end up doing. I have a feeling it's going to be rather impressive. :) Congrats on a strong finish to your first semester.

I know how you feel with orgo...oh, the memories! But an A in biostats?? CONGRATS! That's fantastic. And more importantly than the grades, congrats on finishing the semester :)

It's funny you call me out on it, I was wondering if anyone noticed (but I was intending to get back to it)! I actually wrote three different blog entries when I was writing up my "thoughts" on this, but I realized (a) this is not my personal blog, per se, (b) it's not a political blog, and (c) overall, it's really not the best forum for this kind of thing. So I opted not to spout off my ideas. :) However, I will say this. We definitely have a system that's not sustainable (and in need of fixing). I think that's hard to dispute. Also hard to dispute is that, generally speaking, the compromises that are necessary for political feasibility will often undermine original goals. I think anyone, of any ideology, would love to start from scratch and create their own policy. But unfortunately, it doesn't seem to work with the way our political system is structured. Instead we build on existing systems and then compromise.

I get so excited on ED notification day...oh, the memories!

When I was younger, I remember feeling bad for the coyote (I always missed the humor part). Sounds like a really interesting essay; I hope it went well for you!

It is great--and Professor Grossman is very passionate about it. It's offered as a two-semester course, every year, where the first part has no pre-reqs, and the second part is only open to students who have taken the first half. Prof. Grossman was just explaining last week that the second half is much more seminar-style, with a significant research project required. I'm definitely looking forward to it!

what a lovely blog. great pictures, too!

I just have to tell you that I absolutely love reading your blog. And! Tyler Timberlake has a nice ring to it.

I can't wait until your first concert! so exciting!

(1.) I didn't even know they ranked high schools, but just wasted way too much time looking through that list and learned that some schools from my hometown are on there. who knew? (2.) when I couldn't find my way around campus, I'd sneak a peek at a map that I kept in my bag. I tried to do it very discretely so people around me wouldn't see that I was lost. great first entry!

That's such a great variety of classes! also, make sure you go to One World at some point, if you haven't already, it's a vegetarian and vegan cafe right across from the lacrosse fields.

I'm alway so impressed by people who go to the gym; I've only ever been once and it was for the student activities fair this past August...oops. as for the slipping, I've never fallen on a rainy day, but I've had a couple of random falls just over nothing, I still haven't figured that one out. make sure you get some rainboots!

yay freshman blog! I'm so excited to read everyone's entries this year!

I feel like I'm going to learn new vocabulary from reading your entries. love it.

great first entry! that is SUCH a precious dog. and I can't believe you've already had four midterms--my goodness, girl!

great post! in my efforts to put off my work a little bit (more), I retook the personality test; I'm an ISTJ, as is Clint Eastwood. :)

I'm completely jealous that you met Ben from Ace of Cakes, but not so jealous of the hours you were working. It sounds like this was amazing for you though!

"Your time in college is wonderfully forgiveable." So eloquent and so, so true.

Wow, this sounds like such an amazing experience. I can't wait to see your dresses/necklace/mystery to-be-picked item!