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May 11, 2004
Thermo and India
Yesterday I had just sat down for Thermo lecture. One of the TA's was passing out handouts, and as she hands one to me, she says, "You guys had a good project. I liked it." I was a bit stunned. She actually likes our project. Which has got to mean that puts us in the top half of the final projects, so that means at least a B. After lecture I went up to her and asked when we would get the grades for the project. She said they could be done by Friday, and then she added, "But you guys had a really good project." Whoa. We just bumped up to "really good." I like the sound of that.
Looks like my job will be over at the end of this summer. I think they are looking for my replacement in India. Since I am the only one that does my job, my boss asked me today if I wanted to go to India for two weeks to train my replacement. From one perspective, that's pretty low. I might have to go train the guy that is taking my job. But, in all honesty, it would be fun. I've never been to India. Might be cool to stay an extra week and be a bit of a tourist. But, it might be a little lonely. Of course, it would be perfect for a week of photography.
Maybe after I graduate I should look for a job in Mechanical Engineering. It really is the area which I am best trained (not necessarily experience), and I love group projects. I guess if I am honest about my current job, it is pretty boring, and I rarely work with people on anything. There are just so many factors that weigh in on my post-graduation plans. Whatever happens, I will be so glad to be done. To be able to move past that part of my life. To stop feeling, in some ways, like I am still 18.
All I have left now is two finals next week. Hoo yah. And a friend that has been in Niger this semester gets back today.
Today I play.
Entry posted by byscuits on May 11, 2004 11:59 AM
Comments
free trip to india? gotta take it...
nice job on the thermo project... i bet those fancy pics didn't hurt.
Comment posted by ryan at May 11, 2004 12:49 PM
I could see how India might be boring, what with the 2 billion people there!! You know what they say, if you can't find a woman in India, you're not looking... or else you're Ryan Pierce!
Comment posted by adam at May 11, 2004 04:58 PM
great job, dav. Keep up the good work. Work hard, then party even harder. India, hoo rah. Sure you could meet up with some friends in India, and not have to feel so lonely. What part of India would they send you too?
Definely some great pics to be had.
Comment posted by lis at May 11, 2004 09:15 PM
lis has a point - great pic opps on someone else's dime. interesting way for Providence to tell you to move on.
Comment posted by gb at May 11, 2004 11:01 PM
I have to say, Mr. Gandy, I'm impressed. I've had the privilege this year of watching you grow up into a rather accomplished and (might I add) extremely competent mechanical engineer; via your blog, no less. In fact, you're more than ready to graduate, not just from college, but into adulthood. I knew you'd do it -- the Lord is faithful, I just wish I could have been there to "really" see it. Congratulations. Prov 13:4
Comment posted by Thrash at May 11, 2004 11:01 PM
oh yeah- congrats on the thermo, too!
Comment posted by gb at May 11, 2004 11:02 PM
I spare your life
for today.
Comment posted by Grades Enforcer at May 13, 2004 03:35 PM
