April 2--Resonators deployed

[zyzyly]

I woke up and immediately felt overwhelmed by the coming week. There's a lot going on. I have three separate lectures, two papers to write, a test to write and a bunch of students and preceptors to see. I sat on the side of the bed in a funk for a while until Malida came and talked me out of it. I don't feel that way very often, but sometimes I do, and then I do what I need to do to get through it.

I also have a big meeting a week from Monday with a group who might provide support and/or provide some funding for my doctoral project. I called them last week asking if they could give me the name of someone who could advise me how to proceed, and the woman called back and said their team would meet with me to discuss the project. It is quite a bit more than I was anticipating, but it might be just what I need. It makes me anxious because it is beyond anything I have ever done. I will call the woman again next week and ask her to walk me through what their expectations are so I can prepare.

That's the most difficult thing about this doctoral program--getting out of my comfort zone. I think I wrote about this not too long ago. Maybe that is what I am meant to learn through this.



I was at the hospital yesterday to meet with a student and preceptor. While I was waiting for them, I went out and sat by the fountain. I discovered that it is a portal for the Ingress game. I deployed resonators, and now it is mine. I have no idea what that means.

Our first rose has bloomed. It is such a bright red color. Spring is here for sure.

Comments

[manintheboat.livejournal.com]

Welcome to Ingress!
I don't know which team you are on (I'm on the blue team), but this works for both:
https://sites.google.com/site/tnresistance/ingress-resources/smurflinglessons

[zyzyly.livejournal.com]

I'm on the green team, I guess. gracegiver told me about this probably two years ago, but I didn't really do anything with it until the other day. I like that it supports and encourages my walking habit. Thank you for the handy guide!

[gracegiver]

We were out at that fountain yesterday, Kailen had a orchestra concert so while he was practicing with his group from Davis, we were dropping resonators on that very same fountain! In fact, my name is still on it.

Go GREEN TEAM!

[zyzyly.livejournal.com]

You must have come after me. My name is Dannyboyardee in case you ever see it. I have the summer off, so plan to do a lot of walking and will try to figure this all out!

[gracegiver]

There are so many portals out there!

If you ever want some help, we'd LOVE to bring you up to speed. In one afternoon, we can get you to Level 8 and once there you'll be playing with the big kids. We'll come out and answer questions and explain strategy. Get the wifey to sign up too.

It DOES get you out walking, it's one of the best bennies of the game.

[zyzyly.livejournal.com]

I would love to go out with you one day to see how it is really done! I did spend some time yesterday and got to level two. I did some reading as well, and decided to try and collect as much stuff as I can until I figure it out.

[gracegiver]

Options: McKinley Park, Sutters Fort, any cemetery but the old one on Broadway and Riverside is the prettiest. And of course any place downtown. Name the spot, day and time and I'll meet you out there.

I'm off work on Fridays.

PS: Love your agent name!

[zyzyly.livejournal.com]

How about this friday at the old cemetery at 10 am?

[gracegiver]

Perfect. I'll meet you near the front gate. Also, if you've not seen this map, take a look.

https://www.ingress.com/intel

log in, and type in a zip code. It's an overlay of portals, fields and links on a google map. Prior to a few months ago, Ingress was owned by Google.

[zyzyly.livejournal.com]

Cool! I'll see you then.

[zyzyly.livejournal.com]

I looked at the map. Now I know why I have only come across green portals. The two places I go most often are pretty much controlled by the Enlightened. I see that the cemetery has both, plus a lot of inactive portals.

[kishenehn.livejournal.com]

Congratulations on joining the Enlightened! gracegiver will definitely get you up to speed on things.

It's an odd pastime in a lot of ways, and I'm not as hardcore as some people are ... but it's a great excuse to go exploring, and I love it for that.