David Kim is Famous

Apparently, the Code Monkey video made the front page of YouTube as a featured video. I have been bombarded with all sorts of comment spam.

Rocks are Expensive

But they sure look nice:




To find out how I did it, watch this video.

Hot YouTube Action

In case you were not aware, my code monkey video got posted on Digg Video and got dugg up to the front page. Now, the video has surpassed 8,500 views. I feel special.

I also made a new video tonight, but I must give a little back story. First, this was on TV. Then, this was also on TV. Then, this was on the internet. Now, I placed this online, depicting the end of a board game commonly played in Kauffman.

Defended

The defense went without major incident. I'd like to give a big thanks to those who could make it. It helped a lot. I should have the video up sometime soon, once I capture it from tape. However, I have plenty of other deadlines that I delayed, so it may be a while.

Defense Time

It is way too early to be wearing a suit, but it is time for me to prepare for my defense. I'm running way over time and need to cut some of the boring stuff. Let's see how this goes.

Get It While It's Hot

Apparently, with some help from friends, the Code Monkey video is on the front page of Digg Video right now. If you click the previous link and digg the article, it will count more than if you use the direct link. However, I recommend everyone and anyone to digg it up so David Kim becomes even more famous!

Tom and His Sport

Katie and I got out to Tom's racewalk meet at Seward last Friday. I took some pictures. He got a PR by about 30 seconds or something, and we're proud of him.

Koyaanisqatsi

I'm horribly unproductive right now, so I am watching Koyaanisqatsi while attempting to do work. I seem to never fully pay attention to this film, so I grab something new out of it every time.

For reference, I am currently working on my thesis defense, scheduled for this Wednesday. Wish me luck.

Thesis: Complete-ish

I have submitted my thesis to my committee. This version is supposed to be as good as final, but I will make a few minor adjustments before submitting it to the honors program. If you would like to see it, it is available here. If you would like to find out what it is that I really did, you have a few opportunities to find out.

First, I will be giving a poster presentation at the Undergraduate Research Fair at the union tomorrow from 3:30-5:00 PM. Please come and keep me entertained. I should probably start this poster or something.

Also, I invite anyone and everyone that can make it to my thesis defense. I will give a 30-minute talk on my research and answer questions from my committee and anyone else present. It will be held in Avery 347 at 9:00 AM on April 18th. That's next Wednesday for those surviving each week as they come.

Any comments you can give on my work would be greatly appreciated as well. The more people critique my work the easier it will be to defend.

I want to point out that this is the first project I have worked on where I did not want to give up my final version. In MRP/ERP and even design studio to some degree, I just wanted to finish so badly I didn't care what the result was. However, I know the work is good enough for credit, but I just want to add a little bit here and there. Or, add a section about a different topic. Or, rework some definitions. It would never end. Good thing these deadlines are solid.

It's Official

I have officially signed my life for the next few years to the UNL Mathematics department. Hooray.

Senior Interview

The J.D. Edwards program is always crazy about tracking information about their graduates for future recruiting purposes. Since I seem to have the absolute worst professional plan after graduation compared to the goals of JDE, my answers were pretty much useless. Particularly, I'm sure they won't like the fact that my salary is almost half of the lowest bound available in their options. One last question was a little open-ended and I answered as honestly as I could:

Late Night Foods

Tonight, I am taking the Brian Kell route and starting a couple homeworks the night before it is due. This behavior was thrust upon me due to continual thesis writing and other deadlines that are keeping me from having a normal sleep schedule. It is not boding well for me, especially because I missed the lectures that made sense of what I am trying to do. I shall continue to be up much later than I am right now.

I was getting pretty sad until a wonderful friend named Adrik decided to deliver some Jimmy Johns to me. My mouth and stomach are happy now, so I can continue working.