August 24, 2008

When we were touring Ian's old school I saw this diorama about phospholipids. For some reason, the sight of phospholipids depicted with fuzzy balls and pipecleaners made me giggle. I'm a science nerd and I'm used to finding things like this highly amusing when everyone else thinks they're boring.

Speaking of nerdy science things that I find highly amusing, my friend Julie (who has a PhD in molecular genetics) gave me a t shirt with a picture of Gregor Mendel that says "Mendel is my chromeboy".

Hee hee hee. I love it.

August 23, 2008

It was Ian's 10 year high school reunion this weekend. It was neat to see the inside of the school that he went to. It was also funny to see the grad pictures of Ian and all of his friends and to see how they've changed in the last 10 years.

Ian was a beanpole in high school, so his face has filled out in the past 10 years. He also had more hair back then.

August 18, 2008

One of the girls in my group at work recently resigned, so I've been reviewing resumes hoping to find a suitable replacement for her. This is the first time I've been on the hiring side of the job hunt table and it's a little strange. It was much more difficult to create a short list of candidates to interview than I thought it would be. The applicants seemed to fall into three major groups:

1. The grossly overqualified applicants who submit a resume that's 10 pages long (or more!). Really people, if you have a PhD I'm not going to hire you for an entry level position. Neither of us will be happy so lets not even go there. Also, it's not necessary for you to submit a 5 page summary of your PhD thesis with your resume. I'm sure it was very well done but I don't really have time to read it.

2. The grossly unqualified applicants who can't write a decent resume to save their life. FYI, it's not necessary to include every job you've ever had since high school. I want to hire you for a science job. I don't care if you worked at McDonalds, Starbucks, or the local nightclub. If your past work experience doesn't show me your experience in the biotech field and why I should hire you, don't put it on your resume. Also, proofreading and spellcheck are your friends! Use them!

3. The somewhat qualified applicants with decent resumes. There were only two.

Next step, interviews.

August 11, 2008

Should I take Ian's name when we get married?

Pro:
It would make Ian very happy
It will be easier to explain to our future kids
It identifies us a family unit
It is a symbol of my commitment to our marriage

Con:
I'm beginning to advance my career under my maiden name
I have a pretty unique last name and I'm kind of attached to it
I would have to change all of my ID and I'm kind of lazy

I have thought of all of these reasons and more for both taking Ian's name or keeping my old one. In the end, I've decided to take his name. I love him and I will be very proud to be his wife. I cannot think of a more meaningful way to show my commitment to our marriage, even if it means I have to change all of my ID.

August 10, 2008

This is the hall we have booked for our ceremony/reception. While I'm somewhat annoyed at the high rental cost, after seeing the hall in person I think it's perfect!

August 9, 2008

Today we drove out to Rouleau (AKA Dog River) to see the set used in the filming of the TV series Corner Gas.

Corner Gas, in case you don't know, is a Canadian TV comedy that depicts life in small-town Saskatchewan. Set in fictional Dog River (40 Km from nowhere), the show focuses on Brent (owner of the local gas station) and his shenanigans with several other people in town. It's a show I hold very near and dear to my heart since I grew up in a Saskatchewan town of about 600 people. While people from urban centers can definitely appreciate the show for its witty dialogue and slapstick effects, you can't truly identify with the show unless you've lived it.

The sixth and final season of Corner Gas is currently being filmed. I'm glad they've chosen to end it before it becomes stale and unpopular. Besides, I have all of the seasons on DVD so life in Dog River will never be very far away for me.

August 7, 2008

Football game.

Ian is infatuated with cheerleaders. I think he enjoys the cheerleaders more than the game itself.

The Riders lost, but they are still 6 and 1.

August 5, 2008

Me: IAN!!

Ian: What?

Me: THERE'S A GIANT DRAGON FLY ON MY HEAD!!

Ian {Laughs and takes pictures while the thing crawls around on my head, then shoos it away}: I think it was eating a mosquito up there.

Me: Great

August 4, 2008

Camping.

Ian and I have this week off work. We spent a few days in Prince Albert National Park, which is where we will be married in June. For the first time in history, it did not rain while we were there.

August 2, 2008

Soccer owie.