Life, hmmm. Lets see.... It's going pretty good. I have been pretty busy between work and school. That seems to take up most of my life. Some of the other big things in my life right now is moving. I currently am moving into a new house. It is located close to campus. It is also a big step for me because I am moving in with my boyfriend. We have talked about it a lot and have decided to go for it. And it's not like I just met him we have been together for over three years. Anyways I'm excited about that. I will be moving in with him and three other roommates. So there will be five of us all together. This will also be my first moving out of my parents house experience...
Other than that life has been pretty much the same. Can't really complain. Oh some of the interesting things I do besides school and work are, disc golfing, Hort Club, volunteering at the Student Organic Farm, and just hanging out with friends. Anyways thats life for me. Thanks for listening...
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Changing as a writer
This class has taught me a lot about writing and who I am as a writer. It gave me a chance to be creative and work on aspects I was not to good at. Going back and reading my first blog I have realized some of the things I said before aren't true now. This class was educating and fun, I learned a lot of different things. Some of them may be random, but a lot of them I can use towards future writing.
Before this class I think I had only written maybe one blog, through like myspace or something. I am not to much of a blogger. I think I would do it if I had something really interesting to tell people, and I wasn't busy. But it is not something I would do on a daily basis. To tell you the truth I don't really think I will be blogging to much after this class ends. Although I do not miss doing it. It allows you to express your opinions without arguing or feedback. You can just say what you wanna say.I like blogs for that fact. They just aren't my cup of tea.
Anyways I had a good time in this class over the semester. This semester in general went really well. I ended up doing good in all of my classes. Also I am excited for next semester I get to take some interesting classes like veggie production. How cool.
And to end this and the semester I want to say, thank you Franny for being such a awsome teacher!!!! I hope to see you around!!!
Before this class I think I had only written maybe one blog, through like myspace or something. I am not to much of a blogger. I think I would do it if I had something really interesting to tell people, and I wasn't busy. But it is not something I would do on a daily basis. To tell you the truth I don't really think I will be blogging to much after this class ends. Although I do not miss doing it. It allows you to express your opinions without arguing or feedback. You can just say what you wanna say.I like blogs for that fact. They just aren't my cup of tea.
Anyways I had a good time in this class over the semester. This semester in general went really well. I ended up doing good in all of my classes. Also I am excited for next semester I get to take some interesting classes like veggie production. How cool.
And to end this and the semester I want to say, thank you Franny for being such a awsome teacher!!!! I hope to see you around!!!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Green year round
When I began my project I wanted to do something that had to do with greenhouses. I was interested in the ways they worked and the new technologies they are incorporated. As i started asking more questions I realized that I also wanted to touch on the flaws of the technology also. I learned that technologies that might be helpful in one area can hinder another. I also learned that different areas in the world have more advanced technology that others. Also that different areas in the world have different technologies because of temp and other environmental factors. So my topic now is going to incorporate where what technologies are being used and why. Also I would like to be able to research the high tech greenhouses of the Netherlands and see what they used compared to moderate greenhouses.
I have had personal experience working in a greenhouse and have visited a few. I was really interesting to see the differences and the new technology that was there. Some of the things that stuck out the most was the irrigation systems and heating systems.In some one of the greenhouses I visited they did all flood irrigation, in another there was drip irrigation. Also the greenhouse with flood irrigation also did heating through the floor. I thought that was interesting. I also remember them talking about the light quality that comes through the glass and having to clean it often. That made me wonder if there were different materials you could use that would affect the light quality or insulation.
Conversation between Dr. Beirnbaum (B) and myself (E)
B: So what are you most interested in about greenhouses?
E: Well I want to learn about the different technologies used in greenhouses, one thing that particularly peeks my interest is the irrigation systems used and what ones are more efficient.
B: So what do you know about irrigation systems so far?
E: Well I know there are several different kinds of irrigation. I know of flood irrigation, drip irrigation, hand watering. And although you might have an irrigation system set up, you still may have to hand water some plants depending on how much water they need.
B: Are there other greenhouse technologies your interested in?
E: Yes, there are the heating and cooling systems used, air ventilation, different types of materials to use for glass/ plastics.
The most important thing I have learned and other people should learn is that greenhouses can grow year round crops and various plants. This is made possible through different technologies. The technologies and things needed (heat, air flow, irrigation) to grow year round agriculture vary depending on locations.The technologies are important to the survival of the crops. Therefore I would like to know more about the technologies used in greenhouses.
I have had personal experience working in a greenhouse and have visited a few. I was really interesting to see the differences and the new technology that was there. Some of the things that stuck out the most was the irrigation systems and heating systems.In some one of the greenhouses I visited they did all flood irrigation, in another there was drip irrigation. Also the greenhouse with flood irrigation also did heating through the floor. I thought that was interesting. I also remember them talking about the light quality that comes through the glass and having to clean it often. That made me wonder if there were different materials you could use that would affect the light quality or insulation.
Conversation between Dr. Beirnbaum (B) and myself (E)
B: So what are you most interested in about greenhouses?
E: Well I want to learn about the different technologies used in greenhouses, one thing that particularly peeks my interest is the irrigation systems used and what ones are more efficient.
B: So what do you know about irrigation systems so far?
E: Well I know there are several different kinds of irrigation. I know of flood irrigation, drip irrigation, hand watering. And although you might have an irrigation system set up, you still may have to hand water some plants depending on how much water they need.
B: Are there other greenhouse technologies your interested in?
E: Yes, there are the heating and cooling systems used, air ventilation, different types of materials to use for glass/ plastics.
The most important thing I have learned and other people should learn is that greenhouses can grow year round crops and various plants. This is made possible through different technologies. The technologies and things needed (heat, air flow, irrigation) to grow year round agriculture vary depending on locations.The technologies are important to the survival of the crops. Therefore I would like to know more about the technologies used in greenhouses.
Stckers
The sticker I choose is NATURE IS PISSED. I chose this because I find it funny, but also true. We are not that conscious of nature, therefore we do not really take care of it.So nature is pissed, I would be too. And we know this because of global warming, lol. It is natures way of getting back at us. So are the all the natural disasters, tornadoes and hurricanes. All showing that nature is pissed.
I find this funny because nature can't really be pissed but if it had emotions I'm sure it would be. I think it symbolizes that we should all be a little better to nature. Make sure we recycle and conserve. Their are a lot of things we can do as individuals to help. Even little things that you don't think will even matter. It will all add up in the end, even if it doesn't seem like a big deal at the time.
Nature is pissed is a good way of saying that we need to take better care of our world. And that at the rate we are going now things are not getting any better. Nature is pissed at us for taking advantage of it and not really realizing what its worth. We need it to survive and it plays vital roles in our life. So if it is that important you think we would take better care of it. But we take it for granted! Forests will not always be there if we cut them all down.If the climate changes habitats change too, making it devastating to plants that cannot relocate themselves. So this sticker brings about attention to the earth and nature. Bringing people to think about how we treat our environments, and what we can do to change things.
I find this funny because nature can't really be pissed but if it had emotions I'm sure it would be. I think it symbolizes that we should all be a little better to nature. Make sure we recycle and conserve. Their are a lot of things we can do as individuals to help. Even little things that you don't think will even matter. It will all add up in the end, even if it doesn't seem like a big deal at the time.
Nature is pissed is a good way of saying that we need to take better care of our world. And that at the rate we are going now things are not getting any better. Nature is pissed at us for taking advantage of it and not really realizing what its worth. We need it to survive and it plays vital roles in our life. So if it is that important you think we would take better care of it. But we take it for granted! Forests will not always be there if we cut them all down.If the climate changes habitats change too, making it devastating to plants that cannot relocate themselves. So this sticker brings about attention to the earth and nature. Bringing people to think about how we treat our environments, and what we can do to change things.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Googleing Myself
When I googled my name I didnt find anything about myself. What showed up was a romance novelist, falowed by some other people on facebook and twitter who are not me. There was alot on the romance novelist apparently she has wrote alot of books.It showed me pictures of her and of covers of her books.It is interesting googling peoples names. You get the most random stuff sometimes. It is kool to know that there are other people out there with the same name as me.I was suprised to see that so many things came up and none of it was about me, lol. I guess that is kind of a good thing. Well google has everything.... except for this Emily, haha!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Snuggie lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h05ZQ7WHw8Y
This is a video parody of the snuggie blankets. I always see snuggie comercials on TV, I mean come on people its a blanket with arms.... A flippin Backwards robe!! oohhhh wow how a amazing! Anyways just go buy a robe for a whole lot cheaper. I really like what they did with the video. They portray snuggies in a funny way. I have always laughed at the comercials, this was what i kinda what i was enviosoning in my head..... hope you have a laugh
This is a video parody of the snuggie blankets. I always see snuggie comercials on TV, I mean come on people its a blanket with arms.... A flippin Backwards robe!! oohhhh wow how a amazing! Anyways just go buy a robe for a whole lot cheaper. I really like what they did with the video. They portray snuggies in a funny way. I have always laughed at the comercials, this was what i kinda what i was enviosoning in my head..... hope you have a laugh
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Looking for information
Part 1- The most recent time I looked for information was last night. I went to google. I always go to google to find random information. Google has everything! Well anyways what I looked up was a certain kind synthetic fertilizer. I was looking this up for an experiment I have to do for plant biology. When I looked up the fertilizer I found all kinds of information. I found out what was in it and the percentages of those. Also I found out how much of the fertilizer you are supposed to apply to an acre of land. I also found a bunch of irrelevant sites.
Part 2- I have done plenty of research for projects in school. What I listed above was for research for a project in plant biology on comparing synthetic and organic fertilizers. Again I went to find information from google. I found the information that was needed and much much more. This isn't always the case though. I have had trouble looking up information in the past.
Part 3- I think I might have cheated seeing as how both experiences from part 1 and part 2 are the same... But yes they are research. I would consider looking something up research, even if it is just for fun though. I can research Halloween costumes if I want.....
Part 2- I have done plenty of research for projects in school. What I listed above was for research for a project in plant biology on comparing synthetic and organic fertilizers. Again I went to find information from google. I found the information that was needed and much much more. This isn't always the case though. I have had trouble looking up information in the past.
Part 3- I think I might have cheated seeing as how both experiences from part 1 and part 2 are the same... But yes they are research. I would consider looking something up research, even if it is just for fun though. I can research Halloween costumes if I want.....
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