Home for the Holidays!

I have successfully finished out one full semester of college. Now it is time to go home for three whole weeks! What a satisfying feeling.

I have learned a lot. Here is a non-exhaustive list:

• FORTRAN is a ridiculous programming language (unless you need to process massive amounts of data).
• I have the ability to keep peace on a team.
• Never leave detergent unattended in the laundry room.
• Sometimes it's a good idea to correct a professor's error, sometimes it is best left alone.
• Polar coordinates are actually easier to work with in many cases.
• Meals are grossly overpriced at ISU.
• Teach a parrot to say "supply and demand" and you've created an economist.
• Though it sounds elementary: if you're stuck, get help.
• I have a surprising tolerance for noise and rowdiness (that's new).
• Sometimes you need g_c in your calculations, sometimes you don't.
• If you open the door and face a wall of wrapping paper, don't just charge through.
• The best time for quiet thinking is 6:30-7:00 in the morning.
• To stay on top of things in a hard class, read ahead.
• All about partial derivatives, multiple integrals and vector calculus.
• All about ... chemistry.
• A lot about the love of God.