week of April 11th, 2011

Last week, we did a bunch of AppInventor stuff. I like these labs (if you can call them that) because they are easy to do but if you aren't careful, they won't work. I like watching how they're made and then seeing the result because it makes me feel like a super amateur computer programmer (HA - like that will ever happen). AppInventor is a nice break from Python because it isn't as hard mentally, but it still challenging to make sure I have all the parts.

Scientists are coming up with a new bug repellent:

http://www.npr.org/2011/04/18/135468567/repelling-bugs-with-the-essence-of-grapefruit?ft=1&f=1001

If that actually works, it will be really cool. I have to use bug spray a lot but I hate how it smells because of all the chemicals in it. The natural bug spray would probably be a lot better for the skin as well.

week of march 28st, 2011

Python labs are getting more and more difficult for me to focus on. I think this is because they are boring to me and I get frustrated easily when I can't find solutions to them. At least I'm getting better at worksheets, though. Jaron helps me understand those so that I can turn them in complete.

Yesterday, I went to the orange and white scrimmage at DKR stadium. It was fun because it almost felt like a real game because the band was playing and everything. Everyone was really excited to see how the horns are going to play this year.

week of March 21st, 2011

We still did more Python labs this week. It's still the same as usual; whenever I get stuck, I ask Jaron or Rosie for help. I'm hoping that we'll finish with Python soon so that we can do something else, because I'm getting kind of sick of it...it's not that big of a deal, but I'd rather start something new now.

Here is a really cute video:

http://www.wimp.com/kittentortoise/


makes me want a tortoise for my cats.