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Thursday, April 30, 2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Go Big Green!
When I visited Princeton last week, I wanted to love it. I had read about the senior thesis, the Woodrow Wilson School, and the Bridge Year Program. It was the perfect school for me. Or so I thought.
So then I visited. I confirmed that:
1. It is the most beautiful campus I've ever seen: the buildings look like they came straight out of Harry Potter and the dorms have hardwood floors.
2. They have some of the most accomplished professors in the world.
3. The cafeteria food is ridiculously good: it serves entrees like pad thai, sushi, and curry chicken.
And yet for whatever reason, it just didn't "click" with me the way Dartmouth did. But still, I thought. It was Princeton. It was going to be hard to turn down professors like Joyce Carol Oates, Toni Morrison, and Paul Krugman. Really, really hard.
But partway through my visit, I found this quote on my friend's blog:
"If logic is telling you one thing, and yet you're torn, it's because your gut is telling you the opposite."
It was then that my decision became blindingly clear. Everyone seeks out something different in a school, and for some people, Princeton is the perfect place to be. Academically, Princeton is pretty much second to none. Its facilities are great, and the campus as a whole "runs like butter," in the words of my friend. In fact, I can certainly see myself applying there for graduate school. But for an undergrad experience, I couldn't be more excited to go to Dartmouth. I want to learn lots and be surrounded by people who love learning. I want to be at a school where people are passionate, involved, open-minded, interesting, and interested. As weird as it sounds, I want to be in the middle of a forest surrounded by active and outdoorsy people who ski before class and kayak in their free time. I want to study abroad with the D-Plan and build a bonfire during Homecoming weekend.
Sometimes I wish I would have fallen in love with Princeton the way I did with Dartmouth. But then I remember the fascinating people I met during my Dartmouth visit and the borderline insane vibrancy on campus. I know I made the right decision for me.
I called my parents while in New Jersey to let them know I would not be attending Princeton University next year. So my dad picked me up from the airport holding this sign. Big thanks to my parents for always being so supportive =)
Countdown to photo contest: 4 days.
So then I visited. I confirmed that:
1. It is the most beautiful campus I've ever seen: the buildings look like they came straight out of Harry Potter and the dorms have hardwood floors.
2. They have some of the most accomplished professors in the world.
3. The cafeteria food is ridiculously good: it serves entrees like pad thai, sushi, and curry chicken.
And yet for whatever reason, it just didn't "click" with me the way Dartmouth did. But still, I thought. It was Princeton. It was going to be hard to turn down professors like Joyce Carol Oates, Toni Morrison, and Paul Krugman. Really, really hard.
But partway through my visit, I found this quote on my friend's blog:
"If logic is telling you one thing, and yet you're torn, it's because your gut is telling you the opposite."
It was then that my decision became blindingly clear. Everyone seeks out something different in a school, and for some people, Princeton is the perfect place to be. Academically, Princeton is pretty much second to none. Its facilities are great, and the campus as a whole "runs like butter," in the words of my friend. In fact, I can certainly see myself applying there for graduate school. But for an undergrad experience, I couldn't be more excited to go to Dartmouth. I want to learn lots and be surrounded by people who love learning. I want to be at a school where people are passionate, involved, open-minded, interesting, and interested. As weird as it sounds, I want to be in the middle of a forest surrounded by active and outdoorsy people who ski before class and kayak in their free time. I want to study abroad with the D-Plan and build a bonfire during Homecoming weekend.
Sometimes I wish I would have fallen in love with Princeton the way I did with Dartmouth. But then I remember the fascinating people I met during my Dartmouth visit and the borderline insane vibrancy on campus. I know I made the right decision for me.
I called my parents while in New Jersey to let them know I would not be attending Princeton University next year. So my dad picked me up from the airport holding this sign. Big thanks to my parents for always being so supportive =)
Countdown to photo contest: 4 days.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Making the ordinary seem extraordinary: pipe
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Monday, April 20, 2009
The road less traveled
Please note: all photographs on here are the property of Kaytee Comee. They may not be used without permission.Hmm...I wasn't planning on making this photo off-center, but now I like the angle.
Countdown to photo contest deadline: 10 days.
Countdown to photo contest deadline: 10 days.
What I've been up to lately...
Sorry about the recent lack of posting: I've been gone visiting Dartmouth and long story short, I fell in love with the school.
Right now, I have a ridiculously large amount of make up work to do. What's more, I'm leaving on Wednesday to visit yet another college. Oh dear, the workload just keeps growing.
So basically, I've decided to extend the deadline for the photo contest a bit. The photos I've received so far are really great! So thanks again to those of you who sent them.
However, the other day, a friend told me that he heard some people saying they were afraid to send in photos because they didn't think they were very good. What is this madness?! PLEASE do not think this way! Send me any and all of your photos. I really would love to see them =) Pretty please?
The deadline will be extended to April 30 -- sorry, I know it's a while away, but I really don't think I'll have time to look through everyone's photos and do a thorough job before then.
Ah well, time to hit the books...
Please note: all photographs on here are the property of Kaytee Comee. They may not be used without permission.
The photo above is of my bedside table. Let's see...my glasses, an eraser, a bobby pin, a flat marble-y thing, an earring, and three books. The big book in the middle was given to me by the awesome Nilesh, and it's called Things I've Been Silent About. Great read.
Right now, I have a ridiculously large amount of make up work to do. What's more, I'm leaving on Wednesday to visit yet another college. Oh dear, the workload just keeps growing.
So basically, I've decided to extend the deadline for the photo contest a bit. The photos I've received so far are really great! So thanks again to those of you who sent them.
However, the other day, a friend told me that he heard some people saying they were afraid to send in photos because they didn't think they were very good. What is this madness?! PLEASE do not think this way! Send me any and all of your photos. I really would love to see them =) Pretty please?
The deadline will be extended to April 30 -- sorry, I know it's a while away, but I really don't think I'll have time to look through everyone's photos and do a thorough job before then.
Ah well, time to hit the books...
Please note: all photographs on here are the property of Kaytee Comee. They may not be used without permission.
The photo above is of my bedside table. Let's see...my glasses, an eraser, a bobby pin, a flat marble-y thing, an earring, and three books. The big book in the middle was given to me by the awesome Nilesh, and it's called Things I've Been Silent About. Great read.What's on your bedside table?
Countdown to photo contest deadline: 11 days.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Light through the blinds
Please note: all photographs on here are the property of Kaytee Comee. They may not be used without permission.I have so much work to do! But there is a light at the end of this tunnel.
Countdown to photo contest: 2 days.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
You're never too old to Easter egg hunt
Every year for Easter, my friends Courtney and Megan come over. Their mom makes the most amazing eggs, but this year, she decided to change it up. Instead of hunting for dozens of little plastic eggs, there was one big egg for each girl.
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I found my egg! After cracking them open, we realized we had all hit the jackpot. Inside the egg: $2 bills, movie tickets, lottery tickets, candy, and bunny-teeth-lollipops!
The bunny teeth were a hit.
Megan really got into her lottery ticket scratching.
Easter bunny Kit-Kat bars.
YUM!
Not the most artistic post, but a fun account of an Easter with family and friends. Countdown to photo contest: 3 days.
Please note: all photographs on here are the property of Kaytee Comee. They may not be used without permission.I found my egg! After cracking them open, we realized we had all hit the jackpot. Inside the egg: $2 bills, movie tickets, lottery tickets, candy, and bunny-teeth-lollipops!
The bunny teeth were a hit.
Megan really got into her lottery ticket scratching.
Easter bunny Kit-Kat bars.
YUM!Not the most artistic post, but a fun account of an Easter with family and friends. Countdown to photo contest: 3 days.
Out to dinner
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Sushi before:
Sushi after:
Countdown to photo contest: 4 days.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Photo portrait: my parents
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Thursday, April 9, 2009
Good fences make good neighbors
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Countdown to photo contest deadline: 6 days.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Here, kitty kitty!
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At the horse stables, there were two kitties who had one stall all to themselves. Ugh, I don't like the wheelbarrow handle in all of these shots. Oh, and I've been getting questions about what blur tool I use. I actually don't use Photoshop or anything to blur. Even in the last two shots of the kitties - it's just that I kept the cats in focus, not the background.
Countdown to photo contest deadline: 7 days.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Anatomy of a horse
Does every little girl go through an obsession with horses phase? I know I certainly did. Lucky for me, there's an old horse stable just one street over from my house.
There's a miniature horse at the stable (he's less than two feet tall!) who is the cutest thing!
Horsie ear.
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There's a miniature horse at the stable (he's less than two feet tall!) who is the cutest thing!
Horsie ear.
Horsie mouth.
Horsie nose.
Horsie eye. (Bad photo, but in his eye, you can see me taking the shot!)
Horsie feet.
Horsie eye. (Bad photo, but in his eye, you can see me taking the shot!) Horsie feet.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Free periods
Please note: all photographs on here are the property of Kaytee Comee. They may not be used without permission.Trying on a ring.
Love the expression!
Frozen yogurt fixes everything.Countdown until photo contest: 9 days.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Sunday mornings
A last-minute get-together with friends on a Sunday morning is always fun. The four of us usually meet to discuss politics - or whatever random subject Kartik feels the need to discuss - but today we just grabbed coffee/French toast, talked about the exciting four years ahead (college!!), successfully convinced Kartik to go to Princeton, imitated statues, and kidnapped Neha (thanks for being such a good sport!).
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Satura Cakes: yummy coffee, gorgeous cakes!
I had a vanilla latte. I love the crackly-looking bubbles that stay on the edge when you've finished.
I made scones - Daniela would be so proud!
David deep in thought.
Neha with a thought-provoking comment.
Watching Kartik and David interact is one of the funniest things ever. See below for proof.
Lots of contemplation in the two photos above.
David pretending to be Harry Potter.
Kartik explaining why he would be vital to a college football team.
Interesting scribble on the bench.
Imitating statues. The statue Neha is standing next to has a plaque that says: "Olympic Wannabes."
Driving home. And saving the environment by not accelerating too quickly (thanks David).
Countdown to photo contest deadline: 10 days.
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