So, I was wandering around the MIT "blogosphere" and came across one of the official Admissions blogs, from a class of 09's. Laura had a link to a website that I wish they had when I came to school. (or maybe they did have it, but I never saw it. . .) It has a nice list of what to bring when you come to MIT in the fall. I think it's got lots of good information. One thing I might add to it is a small tool kit. Basically, it's because you don't know when you might need it. I have one, and actually I think other people have used it more often than I have (so that's another reason to have it. . .it gives you the opportunity to help out that cute boy/girl down the hall ;)). But if you've read over that list and you have something that you aren't sure about, ask me! Or ask another upperclassman, for that matter! I wont be offended!
I saw movies over this weekend (again). Went to go see De battre mon coeur s'est arrêté (the Beat that my Heart Skipped) with my parents (oh yeah, so cool, going out with your parents on a Friday night. . .). It's another French film (not to be confused with the one I saw a few weeks ago). This was a much more serious movie. Basically, the main character starts living a double life. one life is criminal and slimy, and one is playing the piano. It's really a pretty good movie. A little graphic at times, but the piano music is beautiful. I have to say, though, it's the kind of movie where you really have to think. . .
The other movie I saw this weekend was Bride & Prejudice. I think it just came out on video here. I absolutely loved it! Basically, it's a movie-musical version of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, and it's set in India in modern times. The songs were awesome, the costumes were gorgeous, and the dances were spectacular! The dancing reminded me of the Culture Show that SAAS puts on. I went this past year, and it was absolutely amazing! But yeah, the movie is so awesome. My mom says we might buy the DVD. That would be so awesome. I'm looking forward to being able to listen to and watch all the fabulous music numbers! There are even extended versions of all the songs in the "special features" part. Can you tell I liked this movie? :)
Sunday my mom, dad, younger sister, and I went to the beach. Or as people in New Jersey say, we went "down da shore". :) Oh man. So beautiful. it was so relaxing to just sit on the beach with my family. And I got this great feeling of peacefulness when I walked into the water. It was a bit cold, but I stayed in for quite a bit. and just watching the waves. . .man, that was just so great.
So, I guess that's enough for now. Thanks for all your comments! As always, please let me know if you have any questions, and also, if you stumble upon this page some way or another, let me know who you are/how you found my site. later!
-Stephanie