I should be reading a psychology textbook....

I decided to re-make a blog instead of studying for exams (I've imported posts from a blog I deleted). I'm a sophomore psychology major and a self-professed geek. I'm thinking about law school or graduate school for a PhD in psychology. I'm in love with behavioral psychology right now. The idea of becoming a behavior analyst is appealing at the moment. I'd also love to write novels or screenplays for TV shows. It seems like it would be like writing fanfic for a living! Jane Espenson (blog: http://www.janeespenson.com/), writer for Warehouse 13, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Battlestar Galactica and Dollhouse, is a model of mine right now. Unfortunately, I am not eloquent. :(

I'm considering hosting a CSTS (Can't Stop the Serenity- http://www.cantstoptheserenity.com/about/history-2/) event in September at my university. It would involve a screening of Serenity and lots of yummy snacks and discussion with a suggested donation amount. I figured no one would come if I made a ticket price. I'll donate cash regardless of whether I set it up. Among other things, I'd need permission from the university to use a venue, permission from FOX for a public showing and I'd need to register with CSTS. It would take some work, but if I can drum up some interest around here I think it would be fun and it is a great cause. The money generated by CSTS events goes to Equality Now (http://www.equalitynow.org/english/about/about_en.html) which is a group dedicated to women's rights around the world. Joss Whedon, the writer of Serenity, is a big supporter.


I feel a little bit pathetic making a blog, but too bad, we all have needs I guess :p

A few rad links...

If you or someone you know likes Firefly (R.I.P) and you cross-stitch you can make a cool pattern with the crew!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/66541533/pixel-people-firefly-serenitys-crew-pdf


Fascinating book my Michio Kaku! It addresses time travel, aliens, telepathy, telekinesis, perpetual motion machines, alternate universes and more...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physics_of_the_Impossible


A neat blog entry that marries Dollhouse, philosophy and other Whedon shows, worth the read!
*MAJOR SPOILERS for Dollhouse, Buffy and Angel*

http://themothchase.wordpress.com/dollhouse/

Who is the crazy geek?

The Geek: Thanks to my dad, older brother and cable TV at Grandma's I grew up on a healthy diet of Dune, Stargate SG1, Roswell, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and Charmed. I'm a fan of Asimov, Marion Zimmer Bradely, Michio Kaku, Joss Whedon and many others. I'm studying psychology and I'm seriously thinking about going to grad school to do reasearch in Neurobiology.

(See: "I Should be Reading a Psychology Textbook..." for more)