A Blog from Kristen

Ok Katie....It is time I stop being a bystander, and get involved in this blog of ours! I think I need to get the idea out of my head that I have to be super creative, or have a really entertaining story to share with everyone...

The new year is here...and boy am I glad. When I stop to think about the last month of 2006, I still feel overwhelmed...I guess college finals, a new position at work, and the death of my grandpa all in the same 2 weeks all made life a little hectic. When the new year came around, I guess my mind and body were both a little run down..because I ended up with tonsillitis! But, I feel much better now...and am ready to take on 2007.

This past week, I started a new biology class as an elective. I was a little apprehensive going into it, knowing I would be dealing with about 16 weeks of terminology...but it is actually really interesting to learn about something other than boring old psychology :) My professor seems to be a pretty cool guy. He told us that he is working on a few different projects right now...one involves studying ants, and the other pertains to wild pigs??? I can't wait to go back to class to learn what in the world he is studying ants for....gross! He was also talking about global warming...and the latest research that is predicting the arctic polar ice cap will melt within the next 40 years! Take a look at the changes that have taken place since 1979...!!

http://www.everybodysweather.com/Static_Media/Polar_Ice_Cap_Melter/index.htm

And if you're interested in learning more about global warming...here ya go...homework :)

http://www.nrdc.org/globalwarming/qthinice.asp

Until next time...love you all