Purdue *Usually* wins...

In my world, Purdue usually wins. Spend most of a decade someplace and it is bound to capture some part of your heart. However, today I had 3 hours between events on campus, and I needed to read an article and preferably get some lunch during that time. My options at Purdue would not have been bad at all, probably grab something at the Union, then sit in academy park, or in my office. Both pleasant and acceptable options.

Here in Madison though, there is something fondly referred to as "The Terrace", which is on the WATER (yes water) side of the Memorial Union. Purdue definitely won on the lunch choices, but it is easy to eat only "eh" food when you are sitting outside, on a perfect day, listening to the sound of water lap the shore, and watching SAILBOATS & windsurfers float around. That is definitely something Purdue can't do. lol. Admittedly, my productivity increased significantly when after 2 hours, fearing for the fate of my pale skin, I retreated back to the library, but the relaxation garnered while getting some work done was well worth the sacrifice of a little efficiency (and potentially a little sunburn, lol).

Here are some pictures of what I was looking at while studying. (The ducks made excellent study partners. :) ) Enjoy!

(a reminder to those reading this on email - you have to go to the actual blog at http://superherophd.blogspot.com/ to see the pictures! :) You can do it!)