Shark Tank

Hope yesterday was a successful day for everyone. I know it was a jam-packed & exciting day. I have to tell you about something strange and exciting that happened to me as I left campus yesterday. I left at 2:45 for a doctor's appointment. As I typically do, I headed for the stairs across from the MSE labs when I saw two unfamiliar girls looking in the furnace lab. Both were improperly dressed for the lab – shorts, flip-flops and carrying iced coffees. As I approached, one went into the lab. I walked over and asked, “Can I help you?” Startled the girls looked at me and one pointed at the furnace and asked, “What is that?” to which I responded, “a furnace.” One of the girls clarified and said, “No, the big gray thing outside?” A little surprised by her question I hesitated when I said, “the wind tunnel.” To which the other girl said, “We were told it is a shark tank.” Can’t make this stuff up. What can we take away from this strange event … 1) some people will believe anything & 2) close the lab when you are done. things that make you go hmmm The Fish! Philosophy has 4 simple concepts.  You must have fun.  enjoy your work play is energizing! Make Someone's day.  create energy and good will towards others be involved in the process Be present. be engaged with each task focus on the people around you Choose your attitude. create a positive change So I have really tried to incorporate the Fish! Philosophy into the way I live. It is really easy to find ways to enjoy your work and create play. I admit that sometimes it is hard to choose your attitude. Recently I had a conversation with a colleague and it was suggested that we work in a culture of complaining. I’ve been reflecting on that conversation a bit lately with regards to creating a positive change. I did some more research and I found an article that challenges the reader to go a month without complaining. Imagine how different your would be be if you stopped complaining altogether? Is it even possible? random FACT:  McDonald’s introduced filet-O-Fish in 1962 because their Catholic customers did not have meat on Fridays. MEPS NEWS Movie night coming soon.  Important Dates Feb 27: Last day to drop a class. SEE ME FIRST. Feb 27: Last day to change course to P/F, 5pm. SEE ME FIRST. March 6 - 10: Spring Break.  Senior News Check your DARS & contact me if there is a red X. Ask your parents to respond to the reception invitation. Commencement info can be found here. Sandbox Our mailing address is: Department of Materials Science and Engineering Advising Office 460 Old Turner Street, 142 Randolph Hall, MC 0286 Blacksburg, VA 24061