Finals are almost over, and I'm feeling very well. Last week at this time, I realized that I knew absolutely nothing I needed to know about my Microeconomic Analysis final. So, over the past week I learned all the economic models, theorems, applications and stuff for the final. During my stressful week of learning all of this dense material about economics, I was told by my professor that the models and theorems that he teaches in the course are only seen by most econ students once they start a master's of economics program. This econ course at Yale was hands down the most difficult thing I've ever studied and learned, but I am very proud to say that I learned it all very well and did VERY well on the final... a 3 hour test composed of 11 essays and 6 short answer (2-5 sentences) questions.

Next semester I'm all set to take:
- Mathematical Game Theory
- Mutli-Variable Calculus
- Macroeconomic Analysis

and since the NROTC program requires me to complete a cultural awareness course....my personal favorite:

-Himalayan Cultures... I tend to push what counts for certain NROTC requirements to the limit...why would I want to take something cliche like "Southeast Asia in Politics" when I could learn about Himalayan cultures? In addition, the professor's office in the Asian studies department is only two doors down from my office at the European Studies Council office, so office hours will be easy to go to, and the class is only once a week.

Along with

-Naval Science Lab
-Sea Navigation

So next semester will be hectic, but I should be done with the prerequisites for my Mathematics major and already halfway done with my Economics major by fall of this coming academic year.



Yesterday morning I drove down to New York City to pick up my girlfriend from the airport, and it was on the tail-end of an all-nighter. It wasn't an intentional all-nighter, but my buddies and I were up until 3 a.m. figuring out a particularly complex series of economic models for duopolistic firms, and then by the time I got in bed it was 3:30 and I wasn't able to go to sleep. I had to get up at 4:45 anyways to get up, shower, grab a coffee, and bundle up then walk a couple miles north to pick up the rental car. Anyhow, I really  enjoyed the drive down to NYC...as I drove past all the seaside port cities in Connecticut like Bridgeport, Greenwich, and Milford I was reminded of just how beautiful America is and how proud I am of this country. As I began drive up and over the George Washington Bridge in New York City as the sun rose up over the Manhattan skyline, it was great to be an American and see the Freedom Tower (the new World Trade Center and the tallest building in America) dominate the iconic skyline. I love this country.

Of course, it was equally enjoyable to pick up my girlfriend and drive back up the interstate to New Haven (colloquially called "The 'Have") and enjoy my time with her. We are supposed to head down to Manhattan to see the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall tomorrow night, but we are forecast to get 4-6 inches of snow and ice tomorrow, and I'm not feeling brave/stupid enough to drive in that weather... especially after totaling my SUV two weeks ago pretty badly when I slid off the road and flipped. It's kind of a bummer we may not go, but it gives me time to study for calculus and have a snowball fight on Old Campus with my buddies and girlfriend... NOT TO MENTION THE ARMY NAVY GAME TOMORROW. Go Navy, Beat Army.

Anyways, two more days and I'm home for Christmas. I can't wait.