Friday, April 30, 2010
Work Time
Today is Friday. I am happy it is the weekend again. That said, I have quite a bit of work I need to do for a test on Monday. I also have another midterm coming up soon I should start to think about. Hopefully, fun will also be had this weekend. Although I am not too worried about the fun part, more the studying part.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Game Time
Today I didn't get back my Economics midterm like I thought that I might. However, I did add an extra 2.75 points to my score on it class today. Being a game theory class, we play lots of games for rather obvious reasons. We played a game today that involved distributing 5 points and someone asked if these points meant anything. The class convinced the professor they should, so he decided he will add the points to our midterm.
The game was rather simple. Half the class would decide how they wanted to distribute their 5 points with another random person in the class. If this other person agreed to the proposal, you would both get the specified amount. If the person rejected the offer, both would get nothing.
Being a budding game theorist, I knew theoretically I could offer the other person only 1 point and they were better off taking it. I had to balance my selfishness and generosity. I was going to put 2.5 points for both of us, but I mean these points were going towards the midterm so I offered 2.75 points for myself and 2.25 for the other. Thankfully, they accepted my offer. I feel a bit guilty, but other offers were definitely less generous than my own but that shouldn't really make me feel any better either.
The game was rather simple. Half the class would decide how they wanted to distribute their 5 points with another random person in the class. If this other person agreed to the proposal, you would both get the specified amount. If the person rejected the offer, both would get nothing.
Being a budding game theorist, I knew theoretically I could offer the other person only 1 point and they were better off taking it. I had to balance my selfishness and generosity. I was going to put 2.5 points for both of us, but I mean these points were going towards the midterm so I offered 2.75 points for myself and 2.25 for the other. Thankfully, they accepted my offer. I feel a bit guilty, but other offers were definitely less generous than my own but that shouldn't really make me feel any better either.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Long Day
Today has been a long day. It has also been nice outside, but sadly I spent most of today inside. It is hard to believe it is almost summer already. I dont really want to think about it right now because that means I need to decide what I am doing this summer.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Game Time
Today I had my Economics midterm I have been posting about for quite some time. For perhaps the first time in my life, I was prepared to fail this test. I had no clue what to expect and even worse, no idea what to study. That aside, I have really been enjoying this class. I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like the test went well or at least a lot better than I thought it might.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Hi Steaks
Today it was back to the classroom after a fun weekend. Last night, my roommate and I cooked steaks. It was most delectable. I have my Economics midterm tomorrow I need to study for. I really wish I knew what I need to know for this test.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Fun Times
Today is Sunday. The Mexico Reunion last night was a lot of fun. It was great to see everyone again and have a good time and enjoy a good meal together. Hopefully today I can get in a little bit of homework and also enjoy the nice weather.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Work Party and Party
Today I participated in another work party. It was actually quite fun after the pain of waking up early wore off. A group of us pulled weeds and had a good time together doing so. In both gardens and life, weeds need to be pulled out before flowers can be planted. Tonight, my Mexico team is having a reunion. I'm excited to see everyone again, although it will be a bit weird seeing them all not in Mexico.
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