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[Need Coffee in an IV]

sooooooo anyone else not really studying for finals? I mean I'm studying but instead it's only for 4ish hours max instead of at least a week? I just don't care anymore ha. I can get a 50 on my physics final and still get a 75. I do yoga on and off at home. I don't like the idea of fitness classes, I rather be the only one who sees my grossness

[hippyscientist]

1 minute ago, Need Coffee in an IV said:

sooooooo anyone else not really studying for finals? I mean I'm studying but instead it's only for 4ish hours max instead of at least a week? I just don't care anymore ha. I can get a 50 on my physics final and still get a 75. I do yoga on and off at home. I don't like the idea of fitness classes, I rather be the only one who sees my grossness

I don't actually have finals. I have one open book stats exam and my research project and that's it. The end is in sight (admittedly 3 months left to go on the research project). Haha yep I do a lot of my yoga at home, but sometimes I like the guided classes. The one on a Friday at 5pm is so good. She destresses us so we can enjoy the weekend. I always leave that class on cloud 9, just don't get the same feeling doing yoga in my undies at home haha! 

[Need Coffee in an IV]

1 minute ago, hippyscientist said:

I don't actually have finals. I have one open book stats exam and my research project and that's it. The end is in sight (admittedly 3 months left to go on the research project). Haha yep I do a lot of my yoga at home, but sometimes I like the guided classes. The one on a Friday at 5pm is so good. She destresses us so we can enjoy the weekend. I always leave that class on cloud 9, just don't get the same feeling doing yoga in my undies at home haha! 

Ah ok! Well hopefully your project doesn't give you too much trouble. I have a sociology exam (have a 103 in the class), a hydrology exam (A-high B?), a physics exam (I have a B right now which was super surprising....), and a GIS exam(I think I have an A but he takes forever to grade things). So I feel like my meh attitude is justified! I was so stressed last semester so this feeling is great. And that does sound nice! If only those classes offered coffee, then I would try it out.

[hippyscientist]

2 minutes ago, Need Coffee in an IV said:

Ah ok! Well hopefully your project doesn't give you too much trouble. I have a sociology exam (have a 103 in the class), a hydrology exam (A-high B?), a physics exam (I have a B right now which was super surprising....), and a GIS exam(I think I have an A but he takes forever to grade things). So I feel like my meh attitude is justified! I was so stressed last semester so this feeling is great. And that does sound nice! If only those classes offered coffee, then I would try it out.

All that just sounds like hell. I don't think I've taken more than 3 exams at any one time in the past 3 years. You have my sympathies  

The trick is - go to yoga class and then go straight to friends house for mexican food afterwards! Friday night rituals are hard to beat lol

[Need Coffee in an IV]

1 minute ago, hippyscientist said:

All that just sounds like hell. I don't think I've taken more than 3 exams at any one time in the past 3 years. You have my sympathies  

The trick is - go to yoga class and then go straight to friends house for mexican food afterwards! Friday night rituals are hard to beat lol

Its very common in the United States! Luckily at my school my professors are willing to change dates to help you out, so you won't have more than 1 exam in 1 day. And thats something I can get behind!

[sjoh197]

@Neist Is it sad that I've never been to a concert before, let alone a rock concert? Never been to a sports game either. 

@hippyscientist The new apartment we are moving to in august offers free yoga classes in their studio on tuesdays and thursdays. I think I'll really have to try it out. 

[hippyscientist]

Just now, sjoh197 said:

 

@hippyscientist The new apartment we are moving to in august offers free yoga classes in their studio on tuesdays and thursdays. I think I'll really have to try it out. 

Definitely give it a go! That's amazing they offer classes for free!  It's helped me so much. Plus the hour it takes out of my day is an hour away from the screen, away from distractions, just focusing on how I feel and the present. It's amazing how much that recharges you. 

[MarineBluePsy]

14 hours ago, Danger_Zone said:

 

@hippyscientist I've been considering signing up for a yoga class or something similar for a while, maybe I'll do that when I move down for grad school. I occasionally do meditation when I am stressed or anxious, and it does seem to help.

Many yoga studios offer potential/new members a week or so of discounted classes so be sure to ask about that before paying full price.  Also your campus may offer yoga classes to students.

7 hours ago, hippyscientist said:

Also, Cat Robutt - dude I am so down for tea and cookies. At any and all times.  

So its not tea and crumpets anymore?  I have no idea what a crumpet is, but it sounds fancy.  

[hippyscientist]

3 minutes ago, MarineBluePsy said:

Many yoga studios offer potential/new members a week or so of discounted classes so be sure to ask about that before paying full price.  Also your campus may offer yoga classes to students.

So its not tea and crumpets anymore?  I have no idea what a crumpet is, but it sounds fancy.  

Haha crumpets are amazing. They're like really light, holey bread and you have them with melted butter and are just delicious -even better if you put some marmite on there. Man now I'll have to add crumpets to my list of food to get people to bring me! 

Edited May 1, 2016 by hippyscientist

[Danger_Zone]

@hippyscientist Are you from the US originally (if not ignore me)? I think they might sell crumpets in the US. Not sure about popular grocery stores, but if you can find an imported/global/international market then I'm sure they would be there. Either way you can find a lot of cool stuff there! (Also, if you like peanut butter you should definitely try a crumpet with peanut butter. It's delicious. )

Edited May 1, 2016 by Danger_Zone

[Cat_Robutt]

@Need Coffee in an IV best of luck! It's weird being on the other end, giving finals! All of my students are at the stage of "Oh, you look so nice today! Oh, you're so cool!" And I'm sitting here thinking "Y'all trying to butter me up like @hippyscientist's crumpet up there....nah, nah." 

@MarineBluePsy I only said cookies because...well, I actually know how to make those! I like baking and pretending I'm an actual pastry chef, and I talk through the recipes sometimes to my cat....yep.

@sjoh197 that's all right! If you could attend a concert––all-access, paid for––who would you want to see first?

[sjoh197]

21 minutes ago, Cat_Robutt said:

 

@sjoh197 that's all right! If you could attend a concert––all-access, paid for––who would you want to see first?

That's part of the problems... I can't really think of people that I like well enough to see in concert. There's hardly anyone I like more than a handful of songs from to begin with. I think the closest thing I've ever come to liking a whole album was the Drink the Sea album by Glitchmob. And that is definitely not the kind of concert I would want to go to. Lol. 

[Cat_Robutt]

@sjoh197 I've never heard of Glitchmob....I'm so behind on the times! Would you ever go see a symphony or opera instead?

[sjoh197]

3 minutes ago, Cat_Robutt said:

@sjoh197 I've never heard of Glitchmob....I'm so behind on the times! Would you ever go see a symphony or opera instead?

I love going to the symphony and try to go as often as I can afford. 

Not really into opera though. Nothing against it, and I respect it quite a bit... but if I'm shelling out money, its going to be at the symphony. 

[Neist]

4 hours ago, sjoh197 said:

@Neist Is it sad that I've never been to a concert before, let alone a rock concert? Never been to a sports game either. 

Nah, it's not sad.  I think a lot of people haven't! I'd bet they haven't at least.

2 hours ago, hippyscientist said:

Haha crumpets are amazing. They're like really light, holey bread and you have them with melted butter and are just delicious -even better if you put some marmite on there. Man now I'll have to add crumpets to my list of food to get people to bring me! 

Random fact about me that I'm unsure if I've shared on these boards: I'm a formally trained pastry chef. Crumpets are delicious! And they are really easy to make, too. Although, I might prefer fresh English muffins a little bit more (although I realize that they are somewhat of a US invention).

Mmm.

[hippyscientist]

17 minutes ago, sjoh197 said:

That's part of the problems... I can't really think of people that I like well enough to see in concert. There's hardly anyone I like more than a handful of songs from to begin with. I think the closest thing I've ever come to liking a whole album was the Drink the Sea album by Glitchmob. And that is definitely not the kind of concert I would want to go to. Lol. 

Glitchmob are awesome!! They were the soundtrack to a large portion of my cross-country drive. 

@Danger_Zone nope not from the US but I've spent a decent amount of time there. I worked at camp for 3 months in Maine, have helped set up apartments for my ex in both NYC and San Diego, I've driven across it, my dad's family used to live in Florida...yeah, so while not American, I am familiar a lot with American life! And yes PB&J crumpets are incredible. I still prefer my marmite though. The specialist shops are great for a craving but they never do justice to the stuff from home. As August approaches, I'm trying to run around and see my favourite places, eat my favourite foods and just remind myself of the things I like about the UK (it's not a long list haha). I've got cornish pasties, clotted cream fudge, my mums roast beef & yorkshire puddings and my local curryhouse. That's pretty much it haha.

@Neist english muffins are only acceptable when accompanied by eggs benedict. There is no other time I eat them. I much prefer irish farls. 

[MarineBluePsy]

3 hours ago, hippyscientist said:

Haha crumpets are amazing. They're like really light, holey bread and you have them with melted butter and are just delicious -even better if you put some marmite on there. Man now I'll have to add crumpets to my list of food to get people to bring me! 

So crumpets = English muffins?  How have I gone my whole life not knowing this?

[hippyscientist]

1 minute ago, MarineBluePsy said:

So crumpets = English muffins?  How have I gone my whole life not knowing this?

NO!!! English muffins are totally different. They're denser and not as tasty (in my opinion). And you'd eat them with different things. 

So I googled and this is the difference:

"Crumpets are always made with milk, but English muffins never do. (Though there are a few recipes that beg to differ.)

• Crumpet batter is just that: a loose batter. English muffins are made from a more firm dough. (Sometimes.)

• Crumpets are made only using baking soda, where as English muffins are made with yeast or sourdough (and occasionally a little baking soda to help things along).

• Crumpets are cooked only on one side, so the bottom is flat and toasted while the top is speckled with holes (delicious, butter-absorbing holes...). English muffins are more bread-like and are toasted on both sides. (This one is actually a definite!)

• Crumpets are served whole with the jam and butter are spread right on top. English muffins are split before serving. (Unless you happen to like your crumpets split.)"

Edited May 1, 2016 by hippyscientist
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[MarineBluePsy]

7 minutes ago, hippyscientist said:

NO!!! English muffins are totally different. They're denser and not as tasty (in my opinion). And you'd eat them with different things. 

So I googled and this is the difference:

"Crumpets are always made with milk, but English muffins never do. (Though there are a few recipes that beg to differ.)

• Crumpet batter is just that: a loose batter. English muffins are made from a more firm dough. (Sometimes.)

• Crumpets are made only using baking soda, where as English muffins are made with yeast or sourdough (and occasionally a little baking soda to help things along).

• Crumpets are cooked only on one side, so the bottom is flat and toasted while the top is speckled with holes (delicious, butter-absorbing holes...). English muffins are more bread-like and are toasted on both sides. (This one is actually a definite!)

• Crumpets are served whole with the jam and butter are spread right on top. English muffins are split before serving. (Unless you happen to like your crumpets split.)"

Hehehe I think the picture helps a little.  What's funny is I don't even like English muffins, they're sour and scratchy which is completely unappealing unless the alternative is starving.  I imagined crumpets were something delicate and sweet and melt in your mouth like.  From the descriptions it doesn't sound so and I probably wouldn't like them either lol.

[hippyscientist]

5 minutes ago, MarineBluePsy said:

Hehehe I think the picture helps a little.  What's funny is I don't even like English muffins, they're sour and scratchy which is completely unappealing unless the alternative is starving.  I imagined crumpets were something delicate and sweet and melt in your mouth like.  From the descriptions it doesn't sound so and I probably wouldn't like them either lol.

Nope you're pretty much spot on. English muffins are great with hollondaise sauce, eggs - things with runny bits to soften them up a bit! The sour can complement other flavours but on their own they're pretty naff. Crumpets are delicate and melt in your mouth but aren't sweet unless you put sweet toppings on them. I'll happily have a cup of tea and a marmite crumpet about 4pm but you wouldn't catch me doing that with english muffins lol. 

[sjoh197]

3 minutes ago, hippyscientist said:

 I'll happily have a cup of tea and a marmite crumpet about 4pm but you wouldn't catch me doing that with english muffins lol. 

Officially the most British statement on this thread.   

[Danger_Zone]

40 minutes ago, hippyscientist said:

 

@Danger_Zone nope not from the US but I've spent a decent amount of time there. I worked at camp for 3 months in Maine, have helped set up apartments for my ex in both NYC and San Diego, I've driven across it, my dad's family used to live in Florida...yeah, so while not American, I am familiar a lot with American life! And yes PB&J crumpets are incredible. I still prefer my marmite though. The specialist shops are great for a craving but they never do justice to the stuff from home. As August approaches, I'm trying to run around and see my favourite places, eat my favourite foods and just remind myself of the things I like about the UK (it's not a long list haha). I've got cornish pasties, clotted cream fudge, my mums roast beef & yorkshire puddings and my local curryhouse. That's pretty much it haha.

My mistake then! I'm sure it's true that food isn't the same as it is from the original source. I have never traveled outside of Ontario and a few states in the US, so I can't say I've had the opportunity to try many foods this way. But I'd love to travel to Europe and elsewhere eventually. There was an awesome shop near my undergrad university which sold British food and candies, but I don't think it's there anymore, sadly.

Edited May 1, 2016 by Danger_Zone

[hippyscientist]

17 minutes ago, sjoh197 said:

Officially the most British statement on this thread.   

Haha there's not many things I'm stereotypically British about, but tea and crumpets is one. 

@Danger_Zone travelling is great. I would recommend it to anyone who can justify the time. Some of my best experiences have come from it and it's definitely shaped who I am now. I feel more self-assure and ready to start my career now that I've had wanderlust sated for the time being (let's face it, it never really goes away). I'm hoping to be able to take 6 months once tenured (so a long way away) to research and write in South America. I think that would be amazing.

[Danger_Zone]

1 minute ago, hippyscientist said:

Haha there's not many things I'm stereotypically British about, but tea and crumpets is one. 

@Danger_Zone travelling is great. I would recommend it to anyone who can justify the time. Some of my best experiences have come from it and it's definitely shaped who I am now. I feel more self-assure and ready to start my career now that I've had wanderlust sated for the time being (let's face it, it never really goes away). I'm hoping to be able to take 6 months once tenured (so a long way away) to research and write in South America. I think that would be amazing.

I'd definitely love to! I didn't have the means or money to travel until now, so I will probably start taking vacations during the summer or whenever I have time away from school. But I'll probably be spending a lot of time going up to see my family (although I think I'm finally convincing them to get passports to come visit me occasionally instead.)

I've loved traveling to the US even though the places I've been don't feel very different to me than Canada. But there are so many places I'd absolutely love to go to one day (Germany, England, Scotland, Finland, Japan, Australia.. etc.) Too bad my research isn't on any of these places, though I'll probably get an opportunity to travel for that anyway, even if it's just in the US.  

[Neist]

Okay, so I went back to the public library book sale because it was half price day (the final day of sales). I bought 8 more books. 

I couldn't help myself. When one finds mint, academic press hard bound books on topics you'd read for fun, one buys those books, especially when they are a dollar each.

I'm going to do a happy dance now. I would have never thought that I'd come across good history of science books at a random public library book sale.