Homework

Phew! I finished my first homework assignment which will be graded. It was a lot of work and, as I said before, I had a panic attack about it; but it's done and not too shabbily. The problem was to find optimal solutions and I did not succeed in finding the optimum in either homework problem, but my algorithms are correct and I think that is the real goal. I do have a few more days for tweaking if other studying doesn't get in the way.

As soon as my washing machine is finished with this load, I'm going to Bed, Bath and Beyond to get some coffee. Before I left New Orleans last weekend I ordered a Keurig single cup coffee maker. It is great! I've already finished all of the K-cups that came with it--varieties of flavors and brands. I had forgotten how much fun it is to try different coffee. I've had bold brews from several different countries, light and medium brews, and vanilla and hazelnut flavored brews. All that I've tried have been good--some better than others, but all enjoyable. If any of you decide you want one of these coffee makers, let me know--I get free K-cups if I refer you.

I decided it would be cathartic (as is this blog) to list what I miss most about my previous existence. I think it will help me to "remember when to come home." Thanks for the comments some of you have left. It's good to know that you're sharing in my adventure. No new birds today--I have two pesky squirrels who are eating all of the seeds!