CeeDee World

Flashing lights, no not the song, in my eyes. Before I get into this, I am fine, but it's been a rough week.  I've had abnormal flashes in my eyes all week and to say the least I have been really stressed. It took 4 days to get in to see an optometrist, which was mind-blowing for this American. The NHS system is very very very different from what I'm used to. 29 years in the states and only one trip to the emergency room. 52 days in the UK and two trips to the A&E (accidents and emergency services) in Cambridge. Killin' it. Left: begging someone to let me see an optometrist (Trip 1) Right: waiting for my eyes to dilate (Trip 2) Truly, bless the souls in my class who listened to my freakouts, held my hands while I cried, checked in on me, and even drove me to the ER. I would not have survived this week without that. Incredibly grateful. As my optometrist back home said, my eyes are overachievers (duh), and just decided to do something at 30 that normally happens at 6

As a forever space nerd, I have gotten involved with the Cambridge University Space Flight team, a group of undergrads trying to launch a rocket into space. For some reason they asked for me to provide feedback and maybe help them get some funding. (Anyone in the states want to fund some really smart aerospace engineering students??) A portion of this group got dinner this week and as we were talking about future plans the question was asked if I planned to stay in the UK or not after my MBA year. My standard answer to this question is that I foresee I will go back to the states as the market is so much stronger there, but I’m not closing any doors prematurely either. After sharing this, a 3rd year told me, “you’re in it now”. Referring to the Cambridge bubble.   I’ve been mulling that statement over this entire week. I’ve spent my life in a variety of bubbles; STE, A&M, HMNS, space, etc. I can’t help but wonder if bubbles are a good thing. Naturally, we are drawn to people who are

I finally feel like I have a solid groove going for school. Which probably means I'm either missing something or I'm about to get hit with a freight train of work. But tonight, I feel like I have a handle on this whole business school thang. The days are passing by so fast, there are more things to do in a day than there is time. I've never been more cognizant of time than now. We only have a year here in Cambridge, and we're ALREADY a month in. I'm exhausted but so happy.  [this is more for future Christine to look back on then anyone who is reading this so feel free to skip]  This whole experience finally sunk in this week, and I am just really proud of myself for being here and accomplishing this. Before getting in I had a list a mile long of reasons I wouldn't/shouldn't/couldn't do this. I'm happy to be proved wrong. [back to the goods] The week started off with a former coworker visiting for lunch - it was nice to catch up and show off my new ho

I've always been told it'll happen when you least expect it, but I never believed it until it happened to me. A friend introduced me to Colin and though I was skeptical at first, my life is forever changed. When you know, you know. And I know I am going to have to figure out how to get Colin to the USA after my year here. Ladies and gentleman, I'd like to introduce you to Colin , the Caterpillar. An M&S specialty. I'm obsessed. IYKYK.   On Monday, the Queens' Boat Club was open to everyone who wanted to try out rowing and part of our MBA crew was keen to try it out! Really enjoyed rowing - not sure how fun it'll be in the wee hours of the morning, but pumped to find out. One of our MBA classmates is a former professional rugby player and is now playing for the Cambridge team. The first game was this week - Town vs. Gown. Naturally, we had to go cheer him on! I found out that the Brits are little more reserved when it comes to cheering on sports teams...oops.