Earlier I talked about my non-PIN knowing vicious cycle, which was effectively preventing me from accessing my bank account or anything related to it. I went down to the physical bank, talked to a physical person, reset my PIN to something I couldn't forget, and everything was good.
Or was it?
Today I called my bank because I need to be able to use my debit and credit cards while I'm in Wales. They asked if I was having trouble with my PIN. I said no, I had some trouble earlier, but it's all smoothed over now. They said, "Great. We just need to get things cleared up on our end."
And apparently reset my PIN to something else, because my new PIN, which I know I remember because I used it to make the phone call ('To verify your identity, enter your account number. And the last four digits of your SSN. And your PIN. And give us your first-born child. And an arm and a leg.'), no longer works. Mark one up for technology. I'm losing the battle, but I will win this war.
On an unrelated note, if I had declared war on punctuation, I would totally win. You will notice I have 4 punctuation marks all in a row. It looks wrong, but I don't really care at this point.
Rachel: 1
Punctuation: 0
Friday, June 26, 2009
Tally
Today's score is
Technology: 5
Rachel: 0
Stupid technology. OK, one of those points was a hacker, not technology, but they're stupid too, whoever they are.
Technology: 5
Rachel: 0
Stupid technology. OK, one of those points was a hacker, not technology, but they're stupid too, whoever they are.
Adrenaline
Yesterday I was walking home from the library when a dog came running across the street. Normally I really like dogs, but this one was scary. It was a fairly large and growling. The owner was on the other side of the street, yelling at the dog to come back and at me to not be afraid. Good advice, friend, good advice.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Museum of Natural History
Josh and I went to the Utah Museum of Natural History yesterday. It was pretty awesome and makes a good activity. There were three exhibits I thought were especially awesome.
1. Fossils. Because how can you not like fossils? I have always liked mammoths and dinosaurs, and it was fun to see their skeletons. Also, there was a T. rex skull. It reminded me of Jurassic Park, and it was amazing.
2. Bugs. They have a bunch of live bugs crawling around in exhibits. There were diving beetles, velvet ants, which are fuzzy, some crazy huge spiders, and a 6 inch centipede. None (except maybe the diving beetles) were the kind of thing I would like to meet in the wild, but it was fun to see them.
3. Frogs. They have all kinds of frogs and toads--poison dart frogs, red-eyed tree frogs, tomato frogs, strawberry frogs, bullfrogs, and more. I happen to really like frogs, and it was cool to see them.
If you get a chance, you should visit the museum if you have a few free hours. U of U students get in for free, but otherwise you'll have to pay for it. It's worth it.
1. Fossils. Because how can you not like fossils? I have always liked mammoths and dinosaurs, and it was fun to see their skeletons. Also, there was a T. rex skull. It reminded me of Jurassic Park, and it was amazing.
2. Bugs. They have a bunch of live bugs crawling around in exhibits. There were diving beetles, velvet ants, which are fuzzy, some crazy huge spiders, and a 6 inch centipede. None (except maybe the diving beetles) were the kind of thing I would like to meet in the wild, but it was fun to see them.
3. Frogs. They have all kinds of frogs and toads--poison dart frogs, red-eyed tree frogs, tomato frogs, strawberry frogs, bullfrogs, and more. I happen to really like frogs, and it was cool to see them.
If you get a chance, you should visit the museum if you have a few free hours. U of U students get in for free, but otherwise you'll have to pay for it. It's worth it.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Determination
People in my family have determination. They are learning songs on the piano, and they are learning to play them well. Apparently my parents bought some really cool music books--Phantom of the Opera, Peanuts, Disney hits. I have learned that I lack determination. I would much rather play through a song once or twice and say, "Good enough!" and move on to the next song than learn one really well. I am a throwback to the days before people realized the benefits of specialization and were jacks of all trades, master of none.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
About me
To make up for the lack of posting lately, here is a very long post, semi-plagiarized from Josh's blog.
Basic Info:
Full Name: Rachel Bohman
Single or Taken: Single
Sex: Female
Birthday: May 4
Sign: Taurus
Siblings: 2 brothers, 2 sisters
Eye colour: hazel
Shoe size: Sunday shoes: Between 7 and 8
Height: Just shy of 6 feet.
Country born: United States
Innie or Outie: Innie
What are you wearing right now: Pants and a t-shirt
Where do you live: Provo, UT
Righty or lefty: Right-handed
Any pets: A rabbit named Ebony
Relationships"
Who are your best friends: Mary Ann, Rebecca, Mike, Josh and Emma
Do you have a bf or gf?: I thought we covered this?
Best place to go for a date: McDonalds. Hands down . . . . Or not.
Outgoing or introverted?: I tend to be very introverted, but I'm working at being less antisocial.
Favorite kind of pants: The cheap kind.
Favorites:
Favorite Number: 72. Except when I'm doing math. then it's either 0 or 1.
Boys Name: I don't really have one.
Girls Name: I like Myriam.
Animal: Dolphins or sea turtles or puppies.
Drink: Orange juice
Sport: Archery. I also like watching gymnastics.
Fast-Food Place: Subways
Month: October
Band: I like Jem a lot, but not all the time.
Movie: Most recently I watched Batman Begins and Jurassic Park. Both good movies.
Breakfast: I like stuffed French toast.
Perfume: It depends.
Cologne: Again, it depends.
Favourite cartoon character: Wile E. Coyote.
Have you ever:
Given anyone a bath: me.
Smoked: no
Bungee Jumped: No.
Gone skinny dipping: No.
Put your tongue on a frozen pole: nope...this should come in handy when I'm playing "Never have I ever". I didn't realize my life was so uneventful.
Broken a bone: Josh broke my arm when we were little.
Played truth or dare: Is there somebody who hasn't?
Been in a physical fight: No.
Been in a police car: No.
Come close to dying: There was this one time when a bus driver was reading . . . and when I almost drowned in the swimming pool and was pulled out by the lifeguard.
Been in a sauna: Yes
Been in a hot tub: Claro.
Fallen asleep in school: Not before college. And not in a long time.
Ran away: No.
Broken someone's heart: I don't think so.
Cried when someone died: Yes
Flashed someone: Not on purpose.
Cried in school: Yes. One of many reasons I'm glad I'm no longer in middle school.
Fell off your chair: Many times.
Sat by the phone all night waiting for a call: Josh is the only one who ever calls me. And he doesn't call in the middle of the night.
Saved e-mails: Definitely
Made out with just a friend: no
Used someone: Not on purpose. But probably.
Been cheated on?: There has never been anybody who could cheat on me.
Done something you regret?: Are there people who haven't?
What is:
Your good luck charm: I used to have a piece of coral. Then I lost it. But I always did really well on tests when I brought the coral to school with me.
Stupidest thing you have ever done: I'm sure there are lots of things, but nothing springs to mind.
What's your room like: I don't have a room right now. When I did, it was nice. It has a place for all my things, and a space heater.
Last thing you said: Good night.
What is beside you: Nothing, really. A pillow, I suppose.
What shampoo do you use: The cheap kind.
Something that has happened to you this year: I am going to Wales two weeks from today.
Worst thing that has happened to you this year: I was exposed to swine flu about three times in the last week.
Have you Had:
Chicken pox: Yes
Sore Throat: Yes
Broken nose:No
Tonsels removed: No.
Ice cream in the morning: Of course.
To give the heimlich: No. Knock on wood.
Would You:
Eat a live hamster for $1,000,000: Ick. No.
Go to a Manson concert if you had a free ticket: Why not?
If you were stuck on an island, what people would you want with : Somebody with a lot more survival training than I have.
Do you admire anyone?: yes
Who is the last person that called you: Mary Ann.
Who was the last person you slow danced with: That was a long time ago...and none of you know him.
What makes you laugh the most: my friends
What makes you smile: most things
Do You:
Do you like filling these out: sometimes
Do you wear contacts or glasses?: Contacts.
Do you like yourself: Usually
Do you get along with your family: Of course
Have piercings below the waist: uh, no.
Stolen anything over $30: no
Obsessive: More than I would like to be.
Compulsive: Sometimes I find myself touching poles. Or counting everything.
Want to have children?: Yes
Like mornings?: Sometimes. Let's say I like the late morning.
Enjoy seafood?: love it
Misc:
What makes you happy: Rain. Plans. Friends. Family. Food. Getting things done.
What did you do yesterday: Finished packing, moved out of my apartment, took a final, studied for another final, watched Batman Begins.
Got any awards: "Outstanding Sophomore in Chemical Engineering"
What car do you wish to have: Anything that runs.
Do you want to get married: yes
Good dancer: I'm not coordinated enough to be a good dancer.
Good Singer: I like singing. I don't think I'm particularly great at it.
Have a lava lamp: No. That would be cool, though.
How many remote controls are in your house: None that are mine.
Are you double jointed: I wish I were double jointed.
What do you dream about: Crazy disturbing things. Usually it's set either in a seaside town (last time I was there, it was the Spanish inquisition) or a department store (child labor, inability to find things, etc.)
Last time you showered: Last night.
The last movie you saw at the theatres: Um. I think it's been since last summer, and I don't remember.
Scary or happy movies: Happy all the way.
Vanilla or chocolate: Usually vanilla, but sometimes you just need some chocolate.
Summer or winter: summer. But spring and fall are the best.
Silver or Gold: silver
Diamond or pearl: pearl
Sunset or Sunrise: Sunset. Sunrise is just so early!
Cats or dogs: I like cats. And dogs. But probably cats more.
Phone or in person: Neither. I hate people! (OK, in person. And I don't hate people)
Oldest, middle, youngest or only child: Second oldest
Wow. That was long. And I feel like I have done my penance. I won't go so long without posting again.
Basic Info:
Full Name: Rachel Bohman
Single or Taken: Single
Sex: Female
Birthday: May 4
Sign: Taurus
Siblings: 2 brothers, 2 sisters
Eye colour: hazel
Shoe size: Sunday shoes: Between 7 and 8
Height: Just shy of 6 feet.
Country born: United States
Innie or Outie: Innie
What are you wearing right now: Pants and a t-shirt
Where do you live: Provo, UT
Righty or lefty: Right-handed
Any pets: A rabbit named Ebony
Relationships"
Who are your best friends: Mary Ann, Rebecca, Mike, Josh and Emma
Do you have a bf or gf?: I thought we covered this?
Best place to go for a date: McDonalds. Hands down . . . . Or not.
Outgoing or introverted?: I tend to be very introverted, but I'm working at being less antisocial.
Favorite kind of pants: The cheap kind.
Favorites:
Favorite Number: 72. Except when I'm doing math. then it's either 0 or 1.
Boys Name: I don't really have one.
Girls Name: I like Myriam.
Animal: Dolphins or sea turtles or puppies.
Drink: Orange juice
Sport: Archery. I also like watching gymnastics.
Fast-Food Place: Subways
Month: October
Band: I like Jem a lot, but not all the time.
Movie: Most recently I watched Batman Begins and Jurassic Park. Both good movies.
Breakfast: I like stuffed French toast.
Perfume: It depends.
Cologne: Again, it depends.
Favourite cartoon character: Wile E. Coyote.
Have you ever:
Given anyone a bath: me.
Smoked: no
Bungee Jumped: No.
Gone skinny dipping: No.
Put your tongue on a frozen pole: nope...this should come in handy when I'm playing "Never have I ever". I didn't realize my life was so uneventful.
Broken a bone: Josh broke my arm when we were little.
Played truth or dare: Is there somebody who hasn't?
Been in a physical fight: No.
Been in a police car: No.
Come close to dying: There was this one time when a bus driver was reading . . . and when I almost drowned in the swimming pool and was pulled out by the lifeguard.
Been in a sauna: Yes
Been in a hot tub: Claro.
Fallen asleep in school: Not before college. And not in a long time.
Ran away: No.
Broken someone's heart: I don't think so.
Cried when someone died: Yes
Flashed someone: Not on purpose.
Cried in school: Yes. One of many reasons I'm glad I'm no longer in middle school.
Fell off your chair: Many times.
Sat by the phone all night waiting for a call: Josh is the only one who ever calls me. And he doesn't call in the middle of the night.
Saved e-mails: Definitely
Made out with just a friend: no
Used someone: Not on purpose. But probably.
Been cheated on?: There has never been anybody who could cheat on me.
Done something you regret?: Are there people who haven't?
What is:
Your good luck charm: I used to have a piece of coral. Then I lost it. But I always did really well on tests when I brought the coral to school with me.
Stupidest thing you have ever done: I'm sure there are lots of things, but nothing springs to mind.
What's your room like: I don't have a room right now. When I did, it was nice. It has a place for all my things, and a space heater.
Last thing you said: Good night.
What is beside you: Nothing, really. A pillow, I suppose.
What shampoo do you use: The cheap kind.
Something that has happened to you this year: I am going to Wales two weeks from today.
Worst thing that has happened to you this year: I was exposed to swine flu about three times in the last week.
Have you Had:
Chicken pox: Yes
Sore Throat: Yes
Broken nose:No
Tonsels removed: No.
Ice cream in the morning: Of course.
To give the heimlich: No. Knock on wood.
Would You:
Eat a live hamster for $1,000,000: Ick. No.
Go to a Manson concert if you had a free ticket: Why not?
If you were stuck on an island, what people would you want with : Somebody with a lot more survival training than I have.
Do you admire anyone?: yes
Who is the last person that called you: Mary Ann.
Who was the last person you slow danced with: That was a long time ago...and none of you know him.
What makes you laugh the most: my friends
What makes you smile: most things
Do You:
Do you like filling these out: sometimes
Do you wear contacts or glasses?: Contacts.
Do you like yourself: Usually
Do you get along with your family: Of course
Have piercings below the waist: uh, no.
Stolen anything over $30: no
Obsessive: More than I would like to be.
Compulsive: Sometimes I find myself touching poles. Or counting everything.
Want to have children?: Yes
Like mornings?: Sometimes. Let's say I like the late morning.
Enjoy seafood?: love it
Misc:
What makes you happy: Rain. Plans. Friends. Family. Food. Getting things done.
What did you do yesterday: Finished packing, moved out of my apartment, took a final, studied for another final, watched Batman Begins.
Got any awards: "Outstanding Sophomore in Chemical Engineering"
What car do you wish to have: Anything that runs.
Do you want to get married: yes
Good dancer: I'm not coordinated enough to be a good dancer.
Good Singer: I like singing. I don't think I'm particularly great at it.
Have a lava lamp: No. That would be cool, though.
How many remote controls are in your house: None that are mine.
Are you double jointed: I wish I were double jointed.
What do you dream about: Crazy disturbing things. Usually it's set either in a seaside town (last time I was there, it was the Spanish inquisition) or a department store (child labor, inability to find things, etc.)
Last time you showered: Last night.
The last movie you saw at the theatres: Um. I think it's been since last summer, and I don't remember.
Scary or happy movies: Happy all the way.
Vanilla or chocolate: Usually vanilla, but sometimes you just need some chocolate.
Summer or winter: summer. But spring and fall are the best.
Silver or Gold: silver
Diamond or pearl: pearl
Sunset or Sunrise: Sunset. Sunrise is just so early!
Cats or dogs: I like cats. And dogs. But probably cats more.
Phone or in person: Neither. I hate people! (OK, in person. And I don't hate people)
Oldest, middle, youngest or only child: Second oldest
Wow. That was long. And I feel like I have done my penance. I won't go so long without posting again.
Sorry
I have been a lame blogger lately, and I apologize. My excuses are not very good, but I'm sticking with them. My computer was broken, so I couldn't blog at home (I since got the part I needed. Yay!) Also, I was really busy, but not with anything that would be particularly interesting to read about. I had to move, and I had finals, which just ended today. Today's final was in Classical Civilizations. The essay was the best essay question ever: "Which of the books we read this semester influenced you personally the most, and why?" Hello full credit! I love subjective questions like that.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
The Adventures of Last Night: Part Two
My roommate Nalene and I were sitting on the couch watching Jurassic Park. The other two members of our group had gone for a walk, so we were the only ones home.
Just as the movie got to a nice intense part, there was a huge BANG! that sounded really close. In the next eighth of a second or so, I considered the possibilities. It could be a gunshot, or a bomb, or a sonic explosion. Then there was the sound of shattering glass. It also sounded really close. Sonic explosion was sounding like the most reasonable explanation. I hadn't quite connected the dots at that point, and I thought it was somewhere else, or maybe part of the movie.
Being a quick thinker, however, I soon realized that it sounded close because it was close. As in right behind me close. Our living room is arranged so that the couch is right underneath a window. Anybody who really wants to can climb out on an eight inch ledge and look through our window (which is not as creepy as it sounds) or break it, as in this case.
Now, this was all still within the first half of a second (adrenaline will speed up your thinking considerably), so my next impression was that I felt like I was in a war movie. Nalene was screaming and there was glass falling from the window onto our couch, and, because I was sitting on the couch, onto me.
If I had no sense of shame, and wanted to field concerned phone calls, I would now say "To be continued..." and leave you until tomorrow. I won't do that, though.
Nalene and I looked up, and one of the guys in our ward was standing on the ledge looking very sheepish. He claimed he had seen us watching Jurassic Park and only meant to tap the glass loud enough to scare us. He felt really bad and kept protesting that it must be the weakest glass ever.
He came in to help us clean up the glass. We spent the next 45 minutes or so vacuuming up shards of glass. The next problem we had to face was the window. If you haven't noticed, this June has been unseasonably cold and rainy. We are now missing about 1/3 of our window. So, we cut a garbage bag in half and taped it over the hole. So, our living room looks very ghetto now. And that was the unplanned part of our adventure.
Just as the movie got to a nice intense part, there was a huge BANG! that sounded really close. In the next eighth of a second or so, I considered the possibilities. It could be a gunshot, or a bomb, or a sonic explosion. Then there was the sound of shattering glass. It also sounded really close. Sonic explosion was sounding like the most reasonable explanation. I hadn't quite connected the dots at that point, and I thought it was somewhere else, or maybe part of the movie.
Being a quick thinker, however, I soon realized that it sounded close because it was close. As in right behind me close. Our living room is arranged so that the couch is right underneath a window. Anybody who really wants to can climb out on an eight inch ledge and look through our window (which is not as creepy as it sounds) or break it, as in this case.
Now, this was all still within the first half of a second (adrenaline will speed up your thinking considerably), so my next impression was that I felt like I was in a war movie. Nalene was screaming and there was glass falling from the window onto our couch, and, because I was sitting on the couch, onto me.
If I had no sense of shame, and wanted to field concerned phone calls, I would now say "To be continued..." and leave you until tomorrow. I won't do that, though.
Nalene and I looked up, and one of the guys in our ward was standing on the ledge looking very sheepish. He claimed he had seen us watching Jurassic Park and only meant to tap the glass loud enough to scare us. He felt really bad and kept protesting that it must be the weakest glass ever.
He came in to help us clean up the glass. We spent the next 45 minutes or so vacuuming up shards of glass. The next problem we had to face was the window. If you haven't noticed, this June has been unseasonably cold and rainy. We are now missing about 1/3 of our window. So, we cut a garbage bag in half and taped it over the hole. So, our living room looks very ghetto now. And that was the unplanned part of our adventure.
The Adventures of Last Night: Part One
Last night was pretty sweet. Some friends and I decided to make pizza. We made the dough and the sauce from scratch and put good things on it. Then we settled in to watch Jurassic Park, which I have never seen before.
It sounds really boring, but I promise it was fun and adventurous at the time. Anyway, that was our planned adventure. Stay tuned for the rest (the unplanned part).
It sounds really boring, but I promise it was fun and adventurous at the time. Anyway, that was our planned adventure. Stay tuned for the rest (the unplanned part).
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Haagen-Dazs
I was at the store, and Haagen-Dazs ice cream was on sale for the same price as the regular ice cream. So I bought a package of Dark Chocolate ice cream. It was the smoothest, most delicious, most fattening ice cream I have ever tried. I highly recommend it.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Sad Day
My computer charger is broken. The wires snapped. This means that I can only use computers when I'm on campus.
On the one hand, I can't waste as much time anymore. On the other hand, I'm taking two online classes and now I can't work on them at home anymore.
It is a sad day.
On the one hand, I can't waste as much time anymore. On the other hand, I'm taking two online classes and now I can't work on them at home anymore.
It is a sad day.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Now you see me...
I was in Salt Lake this weekend. I came up last night for Julia's birthday. Unfortunately, due to my schedule and the bus schedule, I didn't get home until about 7:00. I came home and saw Julia and Josh for about five minutes, and then they both left, as did my parents.
So, I got to talk to John and Kristina for a while, and then my parents came home. My dad helped me figure out some things about my study abroad. I think he's almost as excited as I am, which is a good thing for me. I had planned on taking a cab or walking from the airport to my hotel. I figured England is a small island, so London couldn't be that big of a city. Wrong. Its population is more than double Utah's, and my hotel is 50 miles away from the airport. So, my new goal is to figure out London's bus system so I can get to my hotel without paying 70 pounds for a cab or walking 50 miles.
This morning I had my dad's waffles, which are delicious, and then went to the Oquirrh Mountain temple open house. It was beautiful. Sorry to everybody I missed while I was in Salt Lake and to those I only saw for five minutes. Don't miss me too much, though--I'm coming home in a week and a half.
So, I got to talk to John and Kristina for a while, and then my parents came home. My dad helped me figure out some things about my study abroad. I think he's almost as excited as I am, which is a good thing for me. I had planned on taking a cab or walking from the airport to my hotel. I figured England is a small island, so London couldn't be that big of a city. Wrong. Its population is more than double Utah's, and my hotel is 50 miles away from the airport. So, my new goal is to figure out London's bus system so I can get to my hotel without paying 70 pounds for a cab or walking 50 miles.
This morning I had my dad's waffles, which are delicious, and then went to the Oquirrh Mountain temple open house. It was beautiful. Sorry to everybody I missed while I was in Salt Lake and to those I only saw for five minutes. Don't miss me too much, though--I'm coming home in a week and a half.
Why...
...am I so forgetful? I opened a bank account a few weeks ago. I love the credit union I have always used, but it's in Salt Lake and I wanted to be able to access my money without making a special trip. When I opened the account, I also set up an online account with a username and password and created a PIN for my debit card. Fast forward a week.
I got my debit card in the mail, and decided I would also see if the online account works and if my PIN is somewhere online. Unfortunately, I somehow managed to forget my username, password, and PIN. However, I have a couple of base passwords, so I thought I would be OK. I tried several things, and then suddenly remembered what my password was. By then, however, my password had been disabled "for my security." OK, great. So I click on "My password has been disabled." The first thing it asks is for my PIN.
I don't know my PIN, so I guess. And guess again, and again, and so forth until I'm fairly certain that whatever I chose was completely random, and there was no good reason for my choice. It was definitely not something I remember. There is a link that says "I do not know my PIN", which I click. It takes me to a screen that says I should call a number and get help from a person.
So, I called the number. It instructs me to enter my account number, which I do. Next, it tells me to enter my PIN. I am stuck in a vicious cycle of non-PIN knowing.
I got my debit card in the mail, and decided I would also see if the online account works and if my PIN is somewhere online. Unfortunately, I somehow managed to forget my username, password, and PIN. However, I have a couple of base passwords, so I thought I would be OK. I tried several things, and then suddenly remembered what my password was. By then, however, my password had been disabled "for my security." OK, great. So I click on "My password has been disabled." The first thing it asks is for my PIN.
I don't know my PIN, so I guess. And guess again, and again, and so forth until I'm fairly certain that whatever I chose was completely random, and there was no good reason for my choice. It was definitely not something I remember. There is a link that says "I do not know my PIN", which I click. It takes me to a screen that says I should call a number and get help from a person.
So, I called the number. It instructs me to enter my account number, which I do. Next, it tells me to enter my PIN. I am stuck in a vicious cycle of non-PIN knowing.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Someday
I want to see the Milky Way. And see by only moonlight. Tonight I went for a walk with my roommate, and I looked at the sky and realized I have never done either of those things. I feel like such a city girl.
Dante's Inferno
I am reading Dante's Divine Comedy for one of my classes. Dante was a pretty bold guy. He wrote about the Inferno and populated it with real people who were his contemporaries, including at least three popes. There was even the soul of one person who was still alive when Dante published the Divine Comedy. According to Dante, this person's body stayed on earth, possessed by a demon, while his soul went straight to the Inferno. Also, Dante says Virgil and Homer welcomed him (Dante) into their ranks and called him one of the six greatest poets of all time.
Dante spent the latter part of his life in exile. I wonder what such a charming, modest person did to deserve such a fate?
Dante spent the latter part of his life in exile. I wonder what such a charming, modest person did to deserve such a fate?
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